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| Michael Feagan. (Oct.19 2017). SAMR Model [photo]. |
Saturday, 21 October 2017
Math Reflection Week 6: Technology and Real Life
For class this week we focused on the use of technology in the classroom and how it can facilitate blended learning and differentiated instruction. My table group focused on the SAMR Model of using technology in the classroom. The SAMR Model divides technology use into four parts: substitution, augmentation, modification, and redefinition. Substitution involves using technology as a substitution with no functional change, while augmentation is a substitution with a functional improvement. Modification allows for technology that significantly redesigns the task, while redefinition allows for the creation of new tasks previously impossible. As teachers for 21st century learners we must strive to design tasks that best use modifications and redefinition of technology for learning.
The online activity that I did for this week involved watching a video about math in real life. I thought this topic would be the most interesting as children learning
math often say things along the lines of "There's no real life
application for learning math" or any other specific math topic. I like
this video because at its core it highlights that the real world skill
we want students to walk away with by learning math is pattern
recognition. One of the most famous mathematical patterns that this
video uses as an example is the Fibonacci spiral. The video highlights
all the real world uses of the spiral both in nature and man-made
things. This helps show students that mathematical patterns are present
in all natural and unnatural creations in their everyday lives. In the end making student curious about mathematical concepts is key but giving them the big ideas (as discussed in last week's blog post) like pattern recognition helps them be curious math investigators.
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Hi Michael, great post! I like that you included the SAMR Model. This was something I was unfamiliar about previously, and I think it is a great model for teachers to use in their planning when wanting to incorporate technology in a beneficial and meaningful way. It allows us to see the skills that students will gain when using the 4 different approaches. I feel like during my elementary and secondary math education experience I was really missing out on the real life application and making those connections. Math lessons felt long and boring when it was just a pencil and a paper. I think we can really make this subject engaging and enjoyable by always considering the real life application. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Michael! I like how concise yet informative yours always are! Prior to your group's presentation I had never heard of the SAMR model, so it was really interesting to learn about and the visuals definitely helped us understand. I like how it is organized into the 4 different approaches, which allow us to get insight into either enhancing our lessons (substitution & augmentation), or transforming our lessons (modification & redefinition) - both through the use of technology. As educators in the 21st century it will be our responsibility to make math fulfilling and exciting, and technology is just one avenue to accomplish this. I'm glad we all have the SAMR model to refer to when drawing inspiration. Thanks for your thoughts!
ReplyDeleteHi Michael!
ReplyDeleteI really liked your post this week. One of the reasons why I think your post was so good was because you added a visual aid to go along with the topic that you were discussing. I personally was delighted that you chose to share a picture about the S.A.M.R. model because I, for some reason, have difficulty remembering that that accronym stands for.
Thank you for sharing!
Mohammed Abuzaid