Currently I teach Business/Computers and CTE (Architecture/Drafting) courses to high school students grades 9-12. I was unaware of the SAMR Model before this blogging prompt, but looking in to the model more, I found that I have incorporate the stages of the SAMR model in my classroom without knowing it. The video below briefly describes the SAMR Model and what each of the areas/phases are and how they function.
Substitution- An example of substitution I use is in my Financial Management course. Many of the assignments are located on my class Blackboard site. Here, students are able to open the document, fill in their responses, and either print and turn in or turn in using our class drop box journal (also within our Blackboard site).
Augmentation- An example of augmentation I use within many of my classes is bubbl.us. This site is a brainstorming site and app that allows the user to create and build a bubble brainstorm chart. This allows students to create and build off their ideas throughout many projects in my classroom.
Modification- Example of modification I use within my classroom are using discussion boards and Google Hangout to communicate with each other about topics, content, questions, new and difficult information. This allows my students to communicate and connect with each other easily and constantly throughout their development of projects and content understanding. This is useful for my class because it is hybrid. Here, my students report to class only select days through out the week and throughout the trimester. By opening up and using these discussion tools, communication and discussions occur outside of the classroom as students work on assignments and projects individually and cooperatively.
Redefinition- One of my favorite assignments and example of redefinition I use, occurs during my Intro to Architecture class. Here students use Google Earth to explore man made structures all around the world. They research where the structure is located and find specific information about each of the structures they visit. In the end, students use the information to create a scaled silhouette of the structure, which we hang in the hallway so that other students can see the size difference and learn unique information about structures they may or may not recognize.
I find it interesting that you use google earth in that manner. I know a lot of my elementary teachers use it to take 'virtual field trips." Since we are on group team, I think that means we work on the project together. I am looking forward to using google hangouts to meet that task. It is a wonderful tool ! You also have introduced me to something new with this bubble chart. We use thinking maps and those are wonderful. Now we can use this as well. I do use Lucid Chart in the google docs...is it similar?
ReplyDeleteI have not used Lucid Chart before. I did find a cool video using the program to create a flow chart using the song "Hey Jude". I think that I will try this out in the near future. It seems to be very versatile and easy to use. I love finding new apps and technology :) Its great to see and hear what others are using and what they have found useful.
DeleteHere is the link for the video above: http://youtu.be/pLF8LqbWoCs
Have you used Lucid Charts with your students? If so what age group? Any suggestions?
DeleteNice visuals and great examples of web 2.0 tools in your classroom. I love the Google Earth assignment!! I use Google Earth too. I have the students go on scavenger hunts and explore different places throughout the world. The students really love this since many of them have never been outside of Detroit. They really get a kick out of going inside the White House and Cedar Point. I am totally jealous that you have a hybrid class. I would LOVE to do that! How does that work? Do your students have other classes on the day they don't have you?
ReplyDeleteAnyway, great post!
Nice post Mallory! I like the activities that you are using, I never tried Google earth in the classroom, I think you inspired me to start using it.
DeleteI liked that you use bubbl.us, have you tried popplet.com? Wow! it is amazing! you may insert pictures and videos in it.
Victoria,
DeleteStudents report to me 2-3 times a week, other days they are allowed to use their time for other things school related or for future success. I think that it helps students to get a taste of what college is like. Some students really enjoy it, while others find that they need the constant structure of an everyday course to be successful. Students must keep a B+ or better to go hybrid and always have the classroom open if they want to come in during class time. Everything is online based and their are assignments and activities for the student to complete each day, just as if they were in the classroom. I am enjoying it, it allows me to help those who need more attention (one-on-one) and allows those who are advanced to move on at their own pace. I am always changing and moving things around and learning new technology is always a plus.
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DeleteYes, I have tried Popplet, but only once or twice. I don't think I gave it a fair chance. Check out the above post about Lucid Charts. I think that this might be a great mind mapping/flow chart tool. I have never used it before, but I have been watching tutorials and playing around with it and it seems to be a really good tool. Dannielle mentioned it and it peeked my interest. Have you used this tool before? If not, try it out and let me know what you think.
That is AMAZING. I'm so jealous of that format! I just started using Edmodo with my students and they are loving that we can do so much via the internet! I love that it's preparing your students for college and allowing for extra time with the students that just can't quite manage that B+. Super cool!
DeleteOh yes Mallory, I know many people who have used it and are happy with it. I have not personally used it; I used Cmap and I liked it, but when I learned about popplet I enjoyed the idea of inserting videos and pictures to the map.
ReplyDeleteUsing Google earth to explore structures for architecture instead of taking field trips is a definite R for the SAMR model. It provides an opportunity to study an endless amount of structures in a typical term and have more access to structures around the world (which would take a study abroad trip.)
ReplyDeleteI like the bubble.us example. That is a program I have never used but think it could be very useful to look at. I think your Google earth assignment is awesome. It allows students to visually see a building and learn about its history
ReplyDeleteI am finding a rich source of information that I can use in class. These are great tools that everyone is idenrtifying and I plan on using them.
ReplyDeleteGreat let me know how you incorporate them in to your classroom. I know that you too have a background with CTE and I would love to add to the resources I have and work with another in the same specialty area.
DeleteThank you for sharing the information. I liked the way you have incorporated the information within your Blackboard site.
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