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fictional literature lesson for 9th graders

I was asked to plan a fictional lesson supported by digital technology, and I chose Sophokles' Antigone because,, is there a better time to use the modern equipments than when the subject is literally ancient?

The class I'm envisioning is a full class, so 30 students at minimum. This lesson takes place when we have talked about Antigone for at least 2 lessons, preferably more. The class is a 9th grade class, it's around spring. Antigone isn't strictly rejected by the students, but I felt like it could be brought closer to them. I'm lucky because they all have smartphones with them.

Since today's lesson will revolve around the characters in the drama, the first exercise is sending in the most important word(s) about Antigone, Creon, Haemon and Ismene. We generate word clouds from these words that are projected to the wall or a smartboard. Once all four of them are ready, we discuss the most common and most unique words used to described our characters. The estimated time for this exercise is 10 minutes. In the SAMR model, this is an augmentation: the words could have been written on the board or a paper, but this way, it's noticable if a word is often said.

The next exercise is also conducted through phones: each student gets a QR code, the codes leading to a google document. To every document, 2 students are led, they'll have to work together. The document's title says which 2 characters (from the 4 mentioned before) should talk, and about what subject. The description says they should (re)create a scene between the two with the given infos. Since they only got a QR code on paper, the students work anonymously, not knowing who their chatting partner is. They have 20 minutes to work, I would of course walk around them occasionally, helping out if it seemsed like someone couldn't move forward. This exercise can only be conducted in classes where students are attentative to one another and can be trusted not to use this passing anonymity to bully the other. In the SAMR modell, this is a redefinition: creating a text together while staying anonymous for the writing phase would have been impossible without technological help.

Once the works are finished, the teacher can reveal the pairs, and the students have 5 minutes to talk with their partner. Afterwards they'll have to show their work to the class, this is explicitly said.

The last 10 minutes are spent with every pair explaining their texts to the class, the created dialogues can be shared on a smartboard or just projected on a wall. This makes it an augumetation: the texts could have been shared otherwise too: read out loud for example, but this way it's easier to follow for the others.

End of lesson

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SAMR model

That model of integrating technology in the classroom permits teachers to advance step by step but anyone could take the risk in remaining in the two first steps. However, every step can be useful in some moments. In my case, I use all of them, I use the last one in the projects I develop with my students where technology allows to get into the classroom some people or institutions that can enrich the knowledge of the students. In the project “¿Hay amores por los que morir? we contact with two experts in the field of enterprises of surveys: in one case, the students interview the expert by email but in the other, we did a videoconference with the workers of the company so the students could gain experience in making surveys and in drawing conclusions of the information they got of the interviewers.

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So this is the nifty SAMR model, which basically breaks down the different tiers of technology integration in the classroom. In the earlier stages we have enhancement, where tech is basically used as a substitute, and then in later/more advanced staged we begin to enter augmentation territory, where tech allows for “significant task redesign.”

While it’s great when we’re able to completely redefine a task using technology, though, not every single classroom activity necessarily needs to be modified in such a way: in a traditional art classroom we do not usually go beyond enhancement, but I could conceivably see tasks becoming transformed if students posted their artwork to online platforms for public view (and, in some cases, even sale!).

I’ve heard of art teachers posting their students’ work on Redbubble (with permission, of course), a really nifty company that a lot of artists (including myself) use to expose their work to a more global clientele. Customers can choose to have a selected artwork printed on a variety of products--from mugs and t-shirts to wall tapestries and posters-- and a portion of the proceeds always goes back to the artist. Redbubble is great because there’s no risk (i.e. having 25 shirts printed and then only selling 20 of them...which has definitely happened to me...), and the artist doesn’t have to manufacture, print, or ship anything. The funds raised can be used to purchase class art supplies, and students are provided with the opportunity to showcase (and validate) their artwork, which has been super important to my own confidence as an artist.

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The SAMR Model of Tech Integration

Last night Professor Steve Katz spoke about the SAMR model by Ruben Puentedura for integrating technology into classroom lessons. This model shows 4 levels that tech can be involved in a classroom. It is important to note that these levels are often stepping stones and tech Substitution is an accomplishment that should be celebrated. After all, enhancing the classroom with tech is a…

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Digital vs Digitized Learning

As teachers begin to shift toward greater personalized learning experiences for students, their initial steps build upon what they already know from face-to-face instruction. Districts usually provide teachers with easy to use Learning Management Systems (LMS) that can facilitate new learning opportunities with technology. However, the greatest potential of learning with technology tools is…

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Sassy SAMR Haku Deck

Created with Haiku Deck, the free presentation app for iPad

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SAMR in 120 Seconds: 25/10/2013

Candace M. (May, 2013). Samr in 120 seconds. Retrieved October 25, 2013, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us0w823KY0g

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SAMR: The Common truth

From the Site: There’s lots of talk of the SAMR model, which simplifies the common process that people go through when introducing any technology, designed by Ruben R. Puentedura. This of course applies to introducing iPads too. There are 1000s of great examples of iPad use in primary / elementary schools but not as many in high schools. I thought I would produce a version of this process that is common with many teachers in secondary / high schools. It’s a little tongue-in-cheek but might give some people ideas about how it relates directly to pedagogy.