Innovative Teaching through

SAMR method.
Dr. Madhumathi Kotamraju
What is SAMR
S= Substitution
A= Augmentation
M= Modification
R= Redefining
 Objective:

• To integrate Technology in Classroom

teaching.
• To avoid the monotony of traditional
classrooms
• Integrating technology through SAMR
method
• To improve proficiency in learning.
 SAMR is….
• The acronym summarizing a four stage model
for looking at and understanding one’s use of
educational technology.
 The four phases of SAMR model
• Substitution- Technology acts as direct tool
substitute with no functional change
• Augmentation- Technology acts as direct tool
substitute with functional improvement
• Modification- Technology allows for significant
task redesign
• Redefining- technology allows the creation of
new tasks previously inconceivable.
 Examples for understanding
• Substitution = Writing a Report Vs Typing a
Report
• Augmentation= The addition of electronic tools
adds a functional change
• Modification= This report becomes a redesigned
assignment in terms of format and use
• Redefining=Creation of products that would be
inconceivable without technology such as Ppts
etc.
SAMR model with Apps.
 Apps for the model
• Substitution
• 1. My calendar free same as paper calendar 2.
Outliner for I-pad same as paper I-pad 3.
penultimate same as paper notebook 4.
Merriam webstar dictionary same as print
dictionary.
 Apps for Augmentation

• Audio books adds audio to story

• Duddle buddy ability to share with others
• Ever note ability to share with others
 Apps for Modification

• Google earth How students see geography

• Google drive sharing and adding real time
comments.
 Apps for Redefining

• Puppet pals
• Voice thread
• Show me it redefines students writing
 Conclusion
• Think about how you use technology in the
classroom
• Give a trial with SAMR model
• You get results inconceivable in this century.