My SAMR
I am almost 25 years old, and naturally the traits and characteristics I have possessed as an individual have evolved over the years. One characteristic that hasn't really changed, however, is the fact that I take my time learning certain things, especially things pertaining to professional and social development. Technology is no different for me. While I'm usually able to get the hang of things in that regard ultimately, it's hardly infrequent that it takes a certain amount of time for me to reach that. The SAMR model introduced by Dr. Ruben Puentedura is an abbreviation for a four-step process of technology integration . It begins with substitution, meaning that a form of technology serves as a substitute for certain activities, followed by augmentation, or the application of additional features in the tech while otherwise remaining the same. Those first two steps are considered part of the "enhancement" phase. Next comes the "transformation" phase, ...