In order for technology to really make learning better, it needs to be implemented in a way that transforms learning. Using Google Drive to type an essay instead of writing it on loose leaf doesn't really make much of a difference. Rather, it substitutes one form of drafting for another. For teachers struggling with how to incorporate technology effectively into their curriculum, the SAMR model may be helpful. SAMR is an acronym that stands for Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition. It was developed by Dr. Ruben Puentedura and the model has been gaining exposure for a few years now.
The above chart spells out how practitioners can "preflect" (Is that a word, or did I just create the newest buzzword in the educational field?) on their lesson outcomes as they are planning. Not all lessons can (or should) redefine the learning process, but substituting one tool for another is where we make no difference at all. As effective educators, we should strive to take our students to a place where they are redefining their own education by completing tasks that would be impossible without technology integration. Here are some suggestions I found online.
Writing
Substitution: Using Drive or Word to type a paper instead of handwriting it
Augmentation: Using online tools to assist in the process (dictionary.com, thesaurus.com)
Modification: Collaborate online to create a storyboard (storyboardthat.com, Google Slides)
Redefinition: Using social media to collaborate on a progressive story or recreating an event
Geography
Substitution: Using PowerPoint to create a presentation on a travel destination
Augmentation: Use publishing software to create a travel brochure with hyperlinks embedded
Modification: Include online collaboration with video and narration
Redefinition: Use Google Earth to promote the idea of a tourist destination, Skype to interview residents/people who have visited and data from TripAdvisor.com
Source: https://edofict.wikispaces.com/SAMR+Examples
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