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CURRICULUM & LEARNING
Examples from the classroom

Transforming Learning for the Better

This page is dedicated to discussing theories on HOW you integrate technology into education. Many popular ideas, models and theories for integrating technology into education are quite close to the SAMR Model, RAT Model and/or the Bloom's Digital Taxonomy Model.  Highlights are below.
Whatever you are doing, HERE is a great blog on evaluating your use of technology.

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SAMR MODEL

The SAMR Model is intended to help educators with how to integrate technology into their learning engagements. Kathy Schrock says that teachers need to 'create tasks that target the higher-order cognitive skills (Bloom's) as well as design tasks that have a significant impact on student outcomes.'
This page is to try and help teachers access authentic examples of how their colleauges use technology to Modify and Redefine learning in the classroom.
ThatEdTech Guy also writes a bit more useful information on the SAMR Model.

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Image the creation of Dr. Ruben Puentedura, Ph.D. http://www.hippasus.com/rrpweblog/

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WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE

SUBSTITUTION: Instead of handwriting a good copy, students type it on Microsoft Word

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AUGMENTATION: For a speech, instead of just talking, a students add a keynote presentation with text and media (pictures, videos)

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MODIFICATION: students record a narrative in iMovie, adding effects such as transitions and text to highlight parts of a story and music to suit the mood. The movie is published on a students website.

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REDEFINITION: A student creates a interactive book, linking in elements from the internet, self-created media (music, movies, graphics), and other user inter activities such as quizzes and polls. The book is published on a blog for others to use and feedback on.

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MORE ON WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE IN THE CLASSROOM

Source of the above graphic was found HERE.

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There has been some healthy debate about the SAMR Model.  Click the picture below to read an interesting blog response to the debate.

Top teacher apps for 2015 by iPadWells.

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RAT MODEL

The RAT model is very similar to the SAMR Model but it's aim it to be more simple for the average teacher to understand. There is a great blog on it HERE.

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HERE is another interesting blog post, explaining the RAT model, and using the SAMR to do so.

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