SAMR Model of Technology in Classrooms
The SAMR model is a great tool to use when evaluating technologies used in a classroom. The SAMR model has four different tears that help transform and enhance technology that align with what your students are working on. In the future, this model would help me evaluate technologies used in my classroom as it is simple and clear, and it allows you to easily assess whether a technology enhances learning or just serves as a replacement. SAMR pushes educators to think more creatively when preparing lessons and deepens students overall learning.
Benefits of Sketchnoting
Sketchnoting is a great strategy to use when taking notes. It allows for students to be creative while also creating notes that will most likely be retained better. While making sketchnotes, students are actively remembering as they are drawing things that connect to what they’re learning. This strategy also keeps students more engaged in their learning and visually helps to grasp the topic better. With that said, everyone has a different learning style, which means this may be effective for some students but not all. Sketchnoting can be beneficial across all grades, but personally I would use this in grades 3-12. sketchnoting is quite versatile and can be adapted for multiple grade levels. This tool is effective for fostering engagement and enhancing comprehension.
Above is a photo of some sketchnoting I did in class. I have never tried sketchnoting before but after learning about it I see how it can be effective and I would be open to trying it next class.