How do PBL and technology connect through SAMR?
One of the biggest goals that most teachers begin the school year with, is creating a space that motivates their learners. Project based learning provides a lot of opportunities for students to own their learning, which in turn motivates them to want to learn. As students are involved in choosing their project topic, researching solutions, and creating a product to share with their peers or the community, they also may begin to question things in their classroom. For example, a student might wonder about how they can modify or redefine their project. This prompts higher-order thinking skills. The SAMR model is a great way for teachers to encourage the students' questions through higher-order thinking.
STEM and STEAM encourage students to continue their wondering and how it relates to their topic through the use of technology. The students can use technology as a research tool or as a creation and presentation tool. The teacher should guide students through the use of technology tools, acting as a 'guide on the side' when students need help with troubleshooting.
Resources
Gorman, M. (2014, September 15). Essential connections of stem, PBL, and Tech Integration... what would Dewey think? Retrieved November 27, 2022, from https://21centuryedtech.wordpress.com/2014/09/15/essential-connections-of-stem-pbl-and-tech-integration-what-would-dewey-think/
Puentedura, R., Dr. (n.d.). Ruben Puentedura on the impact of the SAMR model. Retrieved November 27, 2022, from https://www.commonsense.org/education/videos/ruben-puentedura-on-the-impact-of-the-samr-model?page=1
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