Staff PD #1 - Introduction to the SAMR model plus introduction to some versatile apps that can help with the integration of SAMR when using your new iPads
Today’s session is broken into 3 parts - What, Why & How. What’s this SAMR business? Why should we use it? And how can we do this with our new iPads? Everything we discuss today will be collated on a special google site created to house all of the work we do today and in the future. You don’t need to take notes - everything will be on this site. All you need is the address:
Visible Thinking Routine: Timer: 3-5mins
iPads are like ..... cities, the beach, a mine site, national park
..... Perth City, exciting from a distance but daunting when you’re in the heart of it
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So what is this SAMR? The SAMR model is a simple but powerful model that we as teachers can use as we work to integrate technology into our classroom learning. SAMR was designed by Dr Ruben Puentedura around 2006 to help teachers integrate the use of technology into their practise and transform the learning the of their students. The model sees the use of technology as a continuum - starting with using iPads to “Enhance” what we do now to “Transforming” our practise, enabling us to do things we could have never imagined before.
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Video - Introduction to SAMR in 120 seconds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us0w823KY0g
So why is this a good lens to look through when we think about how we’re helping students learn? Like any tool, the power in this model is how it helps us create the best possible learning opportunities for our students. The first question we should still be asking ourselves is “what do I want my students to learn?” Then we can use the SAMR model to help us decide what app we can use to support our goal. Are we just substituting (and that’s not a bad place to begin the journey) or can we see ways to up the level and truly redefine learning.
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Hand out Taskcard package: In groups of 4-6 (6 groups max) your task is to decide which iPad taskcard is S, A, M, & R (10 mins)
3mins - Reveal: Discuss: What did you notice? What strikes you? Admin to jot down responses on Post it notes - questions go on Parking Lot
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Remember: SAMR is just a model, a lens to look through when planning and designing learning with technology -
5 mins video: timecheck:( 30/90mins) iPads in the Classroom - Eric Crouch (2:41)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzSNdxsfk0Q
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10mins per app; 2-3 mins to intro; 6 mins to play; 1 min T&T reflect
What’s one way you could use this app in your classroom/with your students?
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#1 Pic Collage - S,A create posters, eye catching topic covers, persuasive leaflets MR the frame layout option, where you can add frames arranged in different ways almost resembling a comic strip. This could lead to a variety of different tasks in which children can use the app. Children could create a set of instructions using the camera and then labelling each picture to describe what it shows. Children could also use the frame layout to sequence a story, take pictures of story and re-arrange them in order of which they happened in a particular story. use this frame layout to help plan a narrative or plan a recount, using visual pictures that they could have created on Pic Collage. underused tool that Pic Collage provides is the ability to clip photos (double click the picture and select clip photo,) cut around people and objects so that they can be added to other backgrounds and places. This can be an incredibly powerful tool to help teachers develop drama in the classroom as children can create freezeframe pictures of themselves as characters but then add in the background or location to give it more authenticity. These pictures can then be used to create a comic strip or make a plan for a narrative.
T&T: What’s one way you could use this app in your classroom/with your students?
#2 Popplet lite: People use Popplet to: Explore Ideas: Brainstorming, Mindmapping, Plan Projects: Diagrams, Process Charts, Record Thoughts: Journals, Notes, Lists, Collect Inspiration: Mood Boards, Scrapbook, Travel Plans, Create Galleries: Photo albums, Portfolios, Presentations, Study: School Projects, Class Notes Popplet Lite will be free forever, but is limited to just one popplet. The full version of Popplet (not this version) lets you create an unlimited number of local popplets, which are stored on your iPad. You can also use the full version to create online popplets, which can be shared with and edited by other Popplet users, both on the web at popplet.com and on their iPads. Full version: 5.49
10mins per app; 2-3 mins to intro; 6 mins to play; 1 min T&T reflect
What’s one way you could use this app in your classroom/with your students?
#3 Book Creator (mention Doodle Buddy (lower primary) Brushes (upper primary)
10mins per app; 2-3 mins to intro; 6 mins to play; 1 min T&T reflect
What’s one way you could use this app in your classroom/with your students?
#4 Fotobabble
10mins per app; 2-3 mins to intro; 6 mins to play; 1 min T&T reflect
What’s one way you could use this app in your classroom/with your students?
#5 Doodlecast Pro / Educreations: transforms your iPad into a recordable whiteboard. It records your voice, handwriting and also allows you to insert pictures to produce your own personal video lessons that you and your students can share online. Your lessons are stored online and can be accessed by students on any computer or iPad.
10mins per app; 2-3 mins to intro; 6 mins to play; 1 min T&T reflect
What’s one way you could use this app in your classroom/with your students?
Timer: 10mins: Two post-it notes: list two ideas (one per post it) you had for using one of the apps you tried out today, in your classroom - in the corner write S, A, M, or R and circle it. Place the post it note on the chart for that app. Thank you!