Tech Ed Evaluation Tools
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION EVALUATION MODELS There are many models of to look at when evaluating the level of technology integration. These models all vary in terminology but have the consistent goal evaluating whether technology is being used on a basic level or is it being used to create new learning opportunities that did not exist before the technology. Here are some great resources that explain some of the models R.A.T. -- Replace Amplify Transform Basic explanation of R A T from the Digital Literacy Blog Replacement - Technology tool replaces an existing tool with no real benefit Amplification - Technology tool improves the learning environment Transformation - Technology has changed the learning environment by creating learning opportunities that did not exist before the technology. S.A.M.R -- Substitute, Augment, Modify, Redefine SAMR aligned with Blooms Taxonomy The SAMR model is one of the most popular evaluation models. It defin