The SAMR Model or Substitution Augmentation Modification Redefinition Model is a model that shows how computer technology might impact teaching and learning. It also provides teachers of educational technology a progression they can follow as they progress through teaching and learning with technology.
LMS or Learning Management System is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery of online education courses or training programs. (Definition from Wikipedia.org) I think the LMS system is a great way to help prepare and educate students for future jobs that will be dealing a lot more with online tools.
Interactive Whiteboards are a great tool, not just for a classroom use, but in other places as well. The article stated that more businesses are using interactive whiteboards in business meetings. It's such a great way to present ideas clearly and straight to the point. Like the article said, more people need to be trained in a model fashion on how to use these tools and how you want the tools used in the classroom or workplace.
I'm not sure how I would feel if my students brought all of their devices to school. Yes, I believe cellphones are necessary to have, and I see so many creative apps and tools that phones now have access to through the internet; however, I do not want my classroom to be fully dependent on technology. I want technology to be an aide, not a crutch, or main source.
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