Are you effectively integrating technology into your classroom activities? Based on the SAMR model, here is a rubric that will help you consider important standards by which you can measure your instructional practice, such as the variety of technological choices you are offering to your learners and the level of cooperative learning that is taking place.

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Instructional Ideas

• Introduce this rubric at a PLC or faculty meeting and begin a discussion with your colleagues about technology use in the classroom
• After you have finished planning a lesson that involves technology, check this rubric to ensure that you are meeting the highest standards of active and cooperative learning

Classroom Considerations

• Teachers may need some familiarity with the SAMR model of technology integration in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of this rubric
• The rubric posits Substitution as the beginning level of integration, and Redefinition as the highest level to be attained

Pros

• Offers measurable standards by which to assess appropriate and effective use of technology
• Examples of each level of the model are provided in the column headings

Cons

• Will require some re-formatting if you would like to print the rubric for use as an assessment