TPACK VS. SAMR
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| SAMR model |
In order to compare TPACK to SAMR we first need to establish a basic definition for both.
What is SAMR? SAMR is the Substitution Augmentation Modification Redefinition model. This model can show the progression teachers of educational technology might take as they go through the process of teaching and learning with the aid of technology.
Substitution is when technology is used to accomplish the same tasks that would previously be done without technology.
Augmentation Technology can offer a useful tool to accomplish common duties/tasks.
Modification the occurrence of modification is the first point where technology exceeds just enhancing traditional methods of teaching and begins actually transforming the classroom through the use of educational technology.
Redefinition is when the computer technology makes new tasks which would have previously been deemed impossible or even inconceivable possible in the classroom.
TPACK model
TPACK stands for Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge and is essentially a model designed to show the kind of knowledge needed by teachers for proficient and effective teaching in a technology enhanced teaching environment. TPACK is very much so geared towards the idea that it takes more that content knowledge to make a good teacher. One must know how to apply that content knowledge along with good teaching strategies in order to effectively teach any given material. The TPACK model also leans heavily towards the incorporation of technology into the classroom in order to enhance the learning experience.
Comparing both of these models are geared towards creating a better more effective learning environment with the aid of technology. They both offer a sort of guideline for accomplishing a task and essentially outline what is deemed important for properly teaching any subject matter.
Contrasting TPACK stresses the importance of a well rounded understanding of pedagogy, technology, and content. Whereas, to my understanding, SAMR focusses mostly on the incorporation of technology into the classroom and less on content knowledge vs. pedagogy.
My Opinion? Both models seem to be great guidelines for incorporating technology into the classroom as well as gauging level of interaction with said technology. Both seem to be fantastic tools to help make an educator the best they could possibly be. I believe TPACK makes some very valid points about the importance of a well rounded understanding of technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge, after all knowledge is extraordinarily easy to come by these days, the trick is making people understand it. I think both models are applicable to any level teachers and they are only becoming more relevant as technology continues to make advances in the classroom.
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Very informational! I love the diagrams and how you color coded things!
ReplyDeleteI really liked the way you presented this material. Great job and thanks for helping me understand this better (:
ReplyDeleteWhile technology is great for enhancing instruction, content delivered by discipline specific teacher-experts as well as hands on activities cannot be diminished.
ReplyDeleteWhile technology is great for enhancing instruction, content delivered by discipline specific teacher-experts as well as hands on activities cannot be diminished.
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