The SAMR model, developed by Dr. Ruben Puentedora, is a method to see how technology might impact teaching and learning. Though there are four "levels", there is no hierarchy to them. You use the technology that is most appropriate to the learning experience. Explore the resources below to learn more.

Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with no functional change.

Questions to Keep in Mind:

• What will I gain by replacing the older technology with the new technology?

Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with functional improvement.

Questions to Keep in Mind:

• Have I added an improvement to the task process that could not be accomplished with the older technology at a fundamental level?

• How does this feature contribute to my design?

Tech allows for significant task redesign.

Questions to Keep in Mind:

• How is the original task being modified?

• Does this modification fundamentally depend upon the new technology?

• How does this modification contribute to my design?

Tech allows for the creation of new tasks, previously inconceivable.

Questions to Keep in Mind:

• What is the new task?

• Will any portion of the original task be retained?

• How is the new task uniquely made possible by the new technology?

• How does it contribute to my design?