Ruben Puentedura - Applying the SAMR Model

Who is Ruben Puentedura?

Ruben Puentedura speaks about applying the SAMR model for integrating digital technology.  Ruben is a world-renowned expert in technology and education and is a former Harvard fellow where he first began defining the levels of digital integration in moving technology use from the basics of substitution through to redefining learning opportunities and transforming our educational spaces.

What is the SAMR Model?

SAMR stands for:

• SUBSTITUTION

The technology acts as a direct tool substitute with no functional change. 

• AUGMENTATION

The technology acts as a direct tool substitute with functional improvement. 

• MODIFICATION 

The technology allows for significant task redesign. 

• REDEFINITION

The technology allows for new tasks previously inconceivable.