January 22, 2016

JANUARY 22, 2016

 Introduction to the SAMR 

(Substitution Augmentation Modification and Redefinition) Model!

Dr. Ruben Puentedura developed the SAMR model as a way for teachers to evaluate how they are incorporating technology into their instructional practice. You can use SAMR to reflect upon how you are integrating technology into your classroom. 

Is it an act of Substitution? Augmentation? Modification? or Redefinition? Above is a copy of the SAMR model that we will share in more detail through our weekly blog. Take a minute to identify where you have done something in your class that fits within the model.  Also, take a moment to identify where the presentations from the different departments fit.  Check out an article HERE to learn more about it!!

Imagine if your new class this fall was full of students who would:

o    Be willing to try new things

o    Stick with hard tasks and not give up

o    Push themselves to do their best work, not just what’s “good enough”

o    Believe in themselves and their own ability to learn

Here’s the great news–these are traits that we can help develop in our students by teaching them about how their brains work (as written by THIS ARTICLE).  

How do you, as a teacher, effectively add technology and tools to your classroom if you aren't completely sure how do you do it?  What a GREAT questions and I am so glad that you asked!!  We all know we MUST but HOW do we get started?  Great question AGAIN and anyone who is interested in taking their knowledge of ways to use Google in the classroom EMAIL ME and I will order THIS BOOK for you!!

Have you checked out our Fish Moments?

BE THERE: Thanks to Heather for help with English lessons and plans! Thank you to Sue for coming up with a potential SBAC block schedule to support all students! Thank you to Carol and Joe for volunteering for after school intervention!

PLAY: Thanks to Lynn for cheering on her boys to perform in front of the WHOLE school at the rally! Thanks to Dave F for making the rally happen!

MAKE THEIR DAY: Thanks to Elizabeth, Sue, Anita, Carol, Dalal, Dave, Lynn and Candy for attending our 2nd round of IPR (In Progress Review) to see what we have done and where we need to go with our school!
Mark your calendars for Saturday April 30th for the Spring Fling (you HAVE to come! It's SO much fun!) and Saturday, June 4th for end of the year social (staff and adults only) at Carol's house to celebrate our end of the year party! We can't wait to try out that awesome pizza

CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE: LET'S STAY POSITIVE PEEPS! KEEP ON SMILING!