SAMR Overview

An overview of the SAMR model of technology integration. It answers such questions as: What is SAMR and what is it used for? Who created SAMR? and Why use SAMR?

Information on each level of the SAMR model and a brief integration example for each tier. Includes a discussion of SAMR in relation to Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy and suggestions for how to start working with SAMR.

A look at SAMR through a music educator’s lens, with specific examples of how SAMR can enhance and transform the music learning experience for students. View a list of useful digital resources for music teachers with ideas for how to work with these tools in the different levels of SAMR. Find examples of complete lesson plans for second grade and fourth grade (four lessons for each grade), each making use of a different technology resource and exemplifying a different SAMR level.