Moving Beyond Substitution with iPads

In my many web wandering I find countless snippets of information that can be useful in many different contexts.  One such nugget I love to use is the SAMR model developed by  Dr. Ruben R. Puentedura (Twitter: @rubenrp ).

 

 

This model discusses how technology can in integrated at vaious levels within any organisation, and it translates particularly well to the educational context.

Briefly summarised:

1. Substitution: the computer stands in for another technological tool without a significant change in the tool’s function.
2. Augmentation: the computer replaces another technological tool, with significant functionality increase.
3. Modification: the computer enables the redesign of significant portions of a task.
4. Redefinition: the computer allows for the creation of new tasks that would otherwise be inconceivable without the technology. (Source)

IPads are the perfect device to assist with this “Transformation”.

Below I have a number of sample set of activities incorporating iPads with the SAMR model.

LITERACY EXAMPLE:  Taking notes to create a non-fiction text

SUBSTITUTION:

   Using Safari on the iPad to search for information on a new topic.

  Use a simple note taking app like Neu Notes to collect notes about the topic.

AUGMENTATION

Use a note taking app that allows a variety of inputs, eg audio and hand drawings.

 

 Sound Note allows you to input sound and drawings into the simple format.

 

  Notes Plus also allows text, audio and pictures to be added to the notebook.

   Paper Helper creates a split screens so students can research and take notes at the same time.

MODIFYING

 

 Paper Plane Notes allows one person to share their notes with others to create a set of shared notes.  Fabulous for collaborative projects or meetings.

 

 trunk Notes allows users to create notes and then link them like a wiki and to share the notes with others.

 

REDEFINING

 Sling Note allows users to cut and paste from webpages, complete with the links.  It allows multiple entries including click and drag from webpages, text, pictures and freehand sketches.

 

       Using Google Drive with google docs integrated allows users to share and collate information. It is simple and easy on the iPad.

 

  Using an online tool like Titan Pad on your iPad allows users to write a simple collaborative document in real time or use the time slider to view what has been written and by whom.

 

 NUMERACY EXAMPLE:  Recording and collating the speed/velocity of various moving objects

 

SUBSTITUTION:

 Use the basic Calculator app to record and calculate the speed of objects as they travel over various distances.

Use a simple StopWatch to record running, skipping etc over various distances.

AUGMENTATION

 Numbers can allow you crunch numbers just like Excel.  Start the students using simple spreadsheets to collate the numbers.

 Keynote (and Pages) has a function that allows users to put in a chart, enter data and then Keynote creates the chart of the data.

Tutorial Video below

 

MODIFYING

  Speedclock will calculate the speed of any moving object that passes the screen.   Gather multiple sets of data about people moving in different ways, cars speeding or balls zooming around.

REDEFINING

  Survey Deck is one of the few apps that allows users to work off line to collect data.  Gather data about the speed etc of many objects and use these results as the basis of new calculations.

 

  Create a school/class WordPress site to capture, collate and share data.

 

SCIENCE EXAMPLE:  Tell me what you know.

 

SUBSTITUTION

  Use the Google app to search a wider range of topics and have the more advanced tools within easy reach.  Don’t forget to encourage students to press and hold an image to save it to the camera roll.

 

AUGMENTATION

  Use a free QR Reader like Scan to read QR codes that will direct students to more specific websites and links.

 

  Use an app like the Khan Academy or iTunes U to collate and distribute multimodal ways of presenting content.

 

MODIFICATION

 

 Use a QR code generator like Qrafter that allows the students to create and share their own QR codes linked to relevant content or content they have created.

 Use a private social media platform like Edmodo to share the curated content the students have accessed or created.

 

REDEFINITION

  Use an app like Explain Everything that allows the students to import pictures and then create an audio over the top to explain what they now know about a particular topic.

 

HISTORY EXAMPLE:  TELL ME WHAT YOU KNOW.

 

SUBSTITUTION

 Use an app like Wikinodes to fine tune the searching and present visual links for the students to use as search terms

AUGMENTATION

 Use an app like iCardSort to collect notes about a topic.  Share these notes with others using bluetooth or wireless.

MODIFICATION

 Use Keynote create a set of slides about the topic.  Take screen shots ready for iMovie.

 

  Use iMovie as the format the students can present their understanding about the topic.  integrate pictures, Keynote slides and audio into the one movie.

 

REDEFINITION

 

  Use an epub creator like Creative Book Builder to integrate the audio, movie, picture and text files collected and created during the unit, into a multimedia book.

 

 Book creator also allows videos and text and presents it in a prettier format on each page.

 

FINAL NOTES

 

No one method is guaranteed to achieve the magical transformational teaching and learning within a classroom.  Instead work on how to move just one level up and start to create small degrees of transformation in your teaching and learning activities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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