I teach in a self-contained classroom with students who have special needs. My students are ages 5-8. I'd never heard of the SAMR model until this class, however, I have used some SAMR strategies with my students. These are some of the things that I do in my classroom using the SAMR approach.
Substitution:
*Students view worksheet via Activboard.*
I make a worksheet on Microsoft Word using pictures and pull it up on my Activ board. I frequently present material to my students on the Activ board.
Augmentation:
*Students answer worksheet questions using an adaptive mouse.*
Modification:
*I take pictures of my students using an IPAD or digital camera and make a Power Point using Microsoft*
Redefinition:
*I add music to the Power Point presentation and present the slide show to my students on the Activ board*
I will ask, "How does adding music to the presentation redefine the task for the students?"
ReplyDeleteI took pictures of my students. I used them to make a video and showed it to them on the Activ board. I added music to this. I often use music as a tool to teach skills, like letter recognition, number identification, etc. I sometimes play my guitar and sing songs to my students. If I use music (along with powerpoints or movies) as a teaching/learning experience, does this classify as redefinition? Please let me know if I'm on the right track.
ReplyDeleteWell Dr. Siko, I've thought about it. I guess adding music doesn't redefine the task in and of itself. I guess it only enhances it. If, perhaps, the students participated in the task by adding sounds or pressing keys on a music keyboard to the presentation themselves (with physical assistance), then it might be considered redefined.
ReplyDeleteYes, I see adding music to a PowerPoint possibly as an augmentation. I find the redefinition component the most challenging to nail down myself. The more I consider its definition, I realize how authentic it really has to be. Creating a task that would have been impossible 25 years ago seems difficult, especially with a 5-8 year-old group. That us the way I interpret redefinition, something that as a teacher in the 80's or 90's you couldn't have expected students to accomplish. I have trouble thinking of ways to make this possible for my high school students, every idea I have, after thinking for a few minutes seems to be more of a substitution or, at best, a modification.
ReplyDeleteHi Matt,
DeleteRedefinition is tough for me as well. I do like the way you interpreted it--something a teacher couldn't have expected their students to accomplish 25-30 years ago. That helps me a little when I'm thinking of activities to do in this area.
Hi Gwen!
ReplyDeleteI was also thinking the use of the audio with PowerPoint presentations may fall under the category of "Modification" instead of "Redefinition." However, I am also new to the SAMR Model.
Do you ever record a lesson or song and post it on your website for the students and parents to view at home and practice? Could that be considered a possible "Redefinition" example?
Thanks Alicia,
DeleteI think that having parents access a song/lesson at home with students is a good redefinition idea! I thought about something else that I've done. I access ABCmouse.com at school. There's a part of the website that allows me to assign lessons or activities for the students to do and access from home (even if they don't have an account at home). I never thought about it, but I think that this may be a redefinition method. The website gives students immediate feedback. It also allows me to see what areas the students need to work on more. The only issue with this is that everyone doesn't have internet access at home.
Hi Gwen,
DeleteMaybe to add onto what both you and Alicia are saying. Under redefinition, maybe have the students and parents access the powerpoint? Or if it's possible, maybe they can take part and create a song that's a part of their lesson that can help them learn?
Gwen you have some really great ideas. What is an Activ board? It sounds really interesting. I think adding music to your power point presentations is a great idea.
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