4 Cs and SAMR

When used effectively, technology can enhance and transform learning.  

• Choose the task first and then determine if tech will enhance/transform your lesson and empower your students. Provide opportunities that require critical thinking not just guessing and clicking. In this short video, John Spencer explains SAMR - a framework for integrating technology.
• Allow students to create to demonstrate and share their learning.  They’ll take ownership of the material when they add their own creative flair. Here are a few creation tools to explore.
• Don’t let tech take away collaboration. Group work helps build communication and collaboration skills that will be helpful in future careers. Have students work together to research, create a video, a digital board, or a slideshow using one or multiple devices per group. Don’t forget about NCWiseOwl for research and Discovery Education Board Builder for creating.