Blog Post #4

What is the relationship between SAMR & TLC?

SAMR:                                                                                                           TLC:     

Substitution                                                                                                    Teaching

Augmentation                                                                                                 Learning

Modification                                                                                                   Communication

Redefinition



Two different concepts but also both have strong similarities. The similarities that SAMR and TLC has is that they both integrate technology into the classroom and the lessons that the teachers provide for their students. TLC focuses more on the tools that can be used while SAMR focuses more on how to incorporate the technology and tools in the classroom. When it comes down to it the biggest similarity that they have is a way to help students to be educated and to flourish in the classroom with technology. 


How can the SAMR model assist you in integrating with intention?

Well to begin, I loved how SAMR helped me get a understanding on how to integrate technology my classroom. Technology is around and it won’t leave us until we go back to the Stone Age, can’t say that’s gonna be anytime soon. With all the technology we might as well involve it in our curriculum. The “how-to” is the hard part. Some pieces of technology replace all aspects of education, which can be beneficial but I will want to be picky on which things I want to replace since I don’t want to ruin what’s already perfect.

Which analogy for the SAMR model do you find most helpful?

Easily, it would be this coffee anthology that dumbs down SAMR for people like me (easy on the comments, I know I’m not dumb). These kinds of graphs really help me understand what the concept is. I will always seek these out when I’m understanding a new concept because the waves are detailed and help me visualize things. I’m a visual learner so the coffee works. Even though I don’t even drink coffee, I still like it.

Which level of SAMR can you see yourself using most?
I would say modification would be the one that I see myself using the most. Modifications all about transitioning and transforming things for students to be prepared for this new way of learning. I feel like it will show that I am a better teacher if I am modifying things for my students so they succeed, perhaps I’ll see that and appreciate what I’m doing more. I’m not out to seek students' approval, but it is nice. I just want them to modify things so they can find do you things easier with technology. I find modification as a way to help students do something easier. Because at the end of the day, you should work smarter not harder.

Comments

  1. Lauren SchlichtingJuly 15, 2021 at 10:10 AM

    Christian,
    Another person who used the coffee analogy. We love to see it! Hahaha
    It seems like we are all finding ourselves pretty comfortable with the modification level. It seems like a great goal to strive for! I appreciate that you mentioned it helping students find a way to do something easier.

    Thanks for sharing!
    Lauren

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