IS TECHNOLOGY REPLACING TEACHING?
NO!
Digital tools should enhance your classroom practice by promoting student engagement, critical thinking as well as imagination and creativity. If ICT (that is, if this resource) does not enhance the teaching and learning experience - don't use it! Use something else. You do not need to incorporate the use of ICT into everything you do. Only incorporate digital technologies where you see potential for enhanced teaching and learning.
Digital tools should enhance your classroom practice by promoting student engagement, critical thinking as well as imagination and creativity. If ICT (that is, if this resource) does not enhance the teaching and learning experience - don't use it! Use something else. You do not need to incorporate the use of ICT into everything you do. Only incorporate digital technologies where you see potential for enhanced teaching and learning.
THE SAMR MODEL
The SAMR model helps educators better integrate technology into the classroom. The model was created by Dr. Ruben Puentudura. There are four levels to the model as shown below. You can read more about the SAMR model here: I find the model self-explanatory. There are some technologies that enhance learning and others that transform it altogether. Click on the picture below or links listed above to find out more.
THE SAMR MODEL IN 60 SECONDS
Beginners Guide to SAMR
A PREZI ON SAMR
This prezi may take a while to load but it is well worth it!