Tech isn’t just a babysitter. Our interview at the 21Century Learning Conference with Ruben Puentedura (Mr. SAMR himself). Chris – I like SAMR because it causes me to reflect on my teaching methods. If what I am doing is effective and efficient, and achieves the learning goals, then I am OK. However, if the […]

Tech Talk Roundtable 73 | SAMR for Adminstrators Part One
Chris, Jamie and Michael discuss their personal learnings and articles of the week. Articles of the Week Technology SAMR Model for Administrators Part 5: Staff Input | Edutopia edutopia.org As school systems are looking to increase the student usage of technology in the classroom, administrators may be presented with a precarious situation. The balance of funding effective professional development […]

Ed Tech Talk Roundtable 44 | Yosemite SAMR
Chris, Jamie and Michael discuss the articles of the week and share their edtech tips. Articles of the Week Derek Sivers: How to start a movement – YouTube youtube.com http://www.ted.com With help from some surprising footage, Derek Sivers explains how movements really get started. (Hint: it takes two.) Blended Learning Model Definitions | Christensen Institute christenseninstitute.org I pay attention […]