Gordie's Teaching Blog

 Wise Integration of Technology SAMR Model      The SAMR Model from Dr. Ruben Puentedura describes 4 different methods that technology can be integrated into the classroom. These 4 methods are Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition. Substitution and Augmentation are described as "enhancement", while the latter two are described as "transformation".      I really liked the examples used on the PowerSchool article that put the SAMR Model into context. Here I'll briefly describe each step in the model. Substitution     Substitution is when a traditional teaching tool is substituted out for a direct technology approach. One example of this would be swapping out a paper copy of a worksheet for an online version.  Augmentation     Augmentation is similar to Substitution in that traditional methods are swapped out for technology. The difference in Augmentation is that enhancements are added in to benefit the s...

Clark V Kozma: Who is Correct?     Clark's Perspective        "Media Will Never Influence Learning" by Richard E. Clark argues that media used in education will not directly impact learning outcomes. Clark states that what matters most in learning is not the medium itself but the instructional method and content. Clark asserts that how well students learn depends on how the content is presented and the teaching methods that are used. Clark's article challenges the idea that media have a significant influence on learning and emphasizes the importance of teaching methods and content. Kozma's Perspective          "Will Media Influence Learning?" by Robert B. Kozma explores the role of media in education and its potential to influence learning. Kozma presents a more optimistic perspective compared to Richard E. Clark's viewpoint. He argues that media can indeed influence learning, but their effectiveness depends on how they ar...