Blog #4: SAMR
Hello again, I hope everyone is doing well...the end of these hectic 4-week-4-credit classes is in sight! We are so close to being finished. Now for my thoughts on SAMR! I remember Dr. Wang briefly talking about SAMR in one of our methods classes, but It wasn't clear to me what it was until now. The articles, examples, and charts that ChatGPT created about SAMR were very helpful and now I have a clear understanding of what SAMR is and why it matters. SAMR helps teachers intentionally integrate technology into their instruction. I agree with the critique that Paul Emerich France had about SAMR in his article, " What the SAMR Model May be Missing ". French asserted that although SAMR sets a good foundation, it's not enough to help teachers intentionally incorporate technology into their classrooms. I think this is why frameworks like TLC are also important to consider. TLC helps to get more intentional and specific about what tools to incorporate and why by including ...
