Bill CampbellFeb 3, 2023
While there are other models for discussing technology integration in education, I still like to raise up SAMR from Dr. Rubin Puentedura when talking with teachers about the impact that appropriate tech tool use can have on teaching and learning. My favorite SAMR graphic and metaphor is the SAMR "swimming pool" Carl Hooker published in this blog post almost 10 years ago. https://hookedoninnovation.com/2013/12/10/taking-a-dip-in-the-samr-swimming-pool/. #edtech
Taking a Dip in the SAMR Swimming Pool

I recently got to watch the SAMR master himself, Dr. Ruben Puentedura take the stage at iPad Summit Boston.  His SAMR model research is based on years of obser

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The only thing I disagree with though is "You have to be comfortable wading in the shallow end. . ." first. I believe this is not necessarily true. A teacher can facilitate a transformative activity using the teacher's subject expertise and students’ skill expertise without the teacher being an expert in the technology skills required. Students can teach each other tech skills and transfer skills learned from previous projects in other classes.
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