Welcome!Many 21st
Century teachers are using 20th century technology and pedagogy in
schools today. From the introduction of
global, public internet in the early 1990’s there has been tremendous change in
the way we perform actions in our everyday lives. Connected Learning is an educational approach
that provides the opportunity for learning to be rich, authentic and relevant. This site has been designed to guide you through the process of integrating technology in your teaching to promote connected learning. Through this resource, we hope to:
We hope you enjoy our site! If you’d like to find out more about who we are, check out the About Us section. |
Take our quiz for teachers! |
SAMR model introduction in 120 secs |
The SAMR modelThe SAMR model is a multi-faceted tool to assist 21st Century teachers in
assessing their comfort zones in using technology in the classroom, as well as
a road map of growth and change for future efforts and adaptation of digital
technology to classroom based tasks. No matter what stage you are at, our site will help you to utilise technology in your classroom to improve learner outcomes.
|
Imagine you are standing on the beach
... overlooking a beautiful set of waves rolling in under a bright summer sky.
- The couple you see standing at the edge of the shoreline, playing at the edge of the breaking waves are at the SUBSTITUTION level, not quite certain the water is the right temperature for them but willing to dip their toes to test it.
- The group of friends playing in the waves between the flags are at the AUGMENTATION level since they are more comfortable with what the conditions and water temperature have to offer. Swimming safely between the flags they occasionally ride a big wave into shore.
- The more adventurous surfers riding the waves you see are at the MODIFICATION level as they are using different tools which took some effort to learn to appreciate the water and weather conditions in a way many have yet to approach.
- Beyond them are the men and women in their sailboats at the REDEFINITION level who are using their skills in order to take advantage of wind power in order to sail out over the shimmering ocean towards the distant horizon in the distance.