TPACK/SAMR
TPACK stands for Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge. It is the interaction between these three concepts; Technology (the ability to use a computer, software, etc.), content (math, science, social studies, and so forth), and pedagogical (how to teach) that shows how technology can help in teaching. The good thing about TPACK is that its phases ensure that the use of technology is purposeful. TPACK's weakness is that it does not inform you what technology to use. It is just a way of informing you if adding the technology is useful.
SAMR stands for Substitution that is when technology is used to substitute the teaching but does not have an impact of the lesson. For example, instead of writing on a piece of paper, the students each take a turn to write on the smart board. Augmentation, technology also substitute the way the lesson is taught, however, it does have an impact because it improves the way the lesson is taught. For instance, being able to use Word to improve the students' writing. Modification, allows the students to redesign the way the lesson is taught. For example, by being able to post it online. Redefinition, technology allows students to go "to infinity and beyond." For example, collaborating in feedback through Blogger. SAMR's strength is that the model is extremely easy to understand. There should not be any confusing. Its weakness is that it focuses on adding technology rather if it is useful to add technology.
In my opinion, SAMR is the most useful model because it allows you to pick an activity and enhance it by using technology. All you have to do is to pick the level of enhancement you would like to implement to the lesson and find a technology to do it. It is an easy way to plan lessons and later add technology to it. If you put enough time to think about the usefulness of it, it is as helpful as the TPACK and additionally it is easier. It also allows students to know what is expected of them by providing the level of enhancement that is being used.
SAMR stands for Substitution that is when technology is used to substitute the teaching but does not have an impact of the lesson. For example, instead of writing on a piece of paper, the students each take a turn to write on the smart board. Augmentation, technology also substitute the way the lesson is taught, however, it does have an impact because it improves the way the lesson is taught. For instance, being able to use Word to improve the students' writing. Modification, allows the students to redesign the way the lesson is taught. For example, by being able to post it online. Redefinition, technology allows students to go "to infinity and beyond." For example, collaborating in feedback through Blogger. SAMR's strength is that the model is extremely easy to understand. There should not be any confusing. Its weakness is that it focuses on adding technology rather if it is useful to add technology.
In my opinion, SAMR is the most useful model because it allows you to pick an activity and enhance it by using technology. All you have to do is to pick the level of enhancement you would like to implement to the lesson and find a technology to do it. It is an easy way to plan lessons and later add technology to it. If you put enough time to think about the usefulness of it, it is as helpful as the TPACK and additionally it is easier. It also allows students to know what is expected of them by providing the level of enhancement that is being used.
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