Education Technology Models with Rubin video - SAMR model

The video “Rubin on the SAMR Model” talked of the theory of technology use for educational purposes.  The SAMR model will be helpful in deciding if the lesson is at the substitution, augmentation, modification or redefinition when integrating technology.  I see all areas of this model as necessary building blocks.  I believe that a certain level of substitution and augmentation is needed before modification and redefinition are utilized whether it is the student or the teacher who doing the learning.  A level of “comfort of use” needs to be attained in order for the technology to be utilized effectively.

The next model was used to demonstrate the need to make pedagogy, content and technology integral parts to a lesson/unit.  They should not be thought of as separate components that can be looked at, at different times.  Each part is considered vital, I consider this a way to guarantee the use of technology in education, but not for technology’s sake but for the educational outcome.

Rubin then talked about social, mobility, visualizing, storytelling and gaming aspects of technology.  I think as we move into deeper use of technology in education we will be pushing boundaries within our schools.  Certain restrictions with school internet and devices will need to be eventually worn down.  Greater training with teachers and students using using devices appropriately will be to take place.  This will be a long process, and not an overnight happening.  There will be stumbling blocks and hurdles to face.

Lastly the video showed a web mapping of 21^st Century Learning.  The three areas, foundational knowledge, Meta knowledge and humanistic knowledge should all be considered when integrating technology.  I am very interested in this as this as each area has strong components that will work nicely with the civil discourse we hope to achieve at the middle school level.

All this theory of technology in education is important to think about when selecting and utilizing the apps and devices.  I would however, like to see more directed discussion and dissection of various apps and how they could fit into the models discussed in the video.