What is the
SAMR model?
Keith George
SAMR Model History
 Developed by Dr. Ruben Puentedura

 Originally to address technology integration as a whole
 Over the past several years has become increasing
used to address 1:1 implementations, especially of
tablet devices.
The SAMR Model

Substitution
Substitution
 Definition- Technology used to perform the same task
as it was done before the technology was used.

 Examples- Student complete the worksheet using
technology, then print it out and turn it in.

 No change in the teaching, only a change in the tools
used.
The SAMR Model

Augmentation

Substitution
Augmentation
 Definition- Computer technology offers an effective tool
to perform common tasks.

 Example- Students complete a quiz using technology
and submit it electronically.

 Some functional benefit (saving paper)
The SAMR Model

Modification
Augmentation

Substitution
Modification
 Definition- Common classroom tasks are being
accomplished through the use of technology.

 Students are asked to write an essay but then an audio
recording of the essay is made along with a musical
soundtrack.

 This is a significant functional change in the classroom.
The SAMR Model
Redefinition
Modification
Augmentation

Substitution
Redefinition
 Definition- Technology allows for new tasks to be
completed that were previously not possible.

 Students are asked to write and produce a video
documentary.

 Common classroom tasks and and technology exist but
not as the goal, but as supports for the real goal
(creating the video).
SAMR Model

SAMR Model