{"id":533,"date":"2026-04-18T00:06:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T08:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edtechuvic.ca\/ied336\/?p=533"},"modified":"2026-04-21T07:14:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T15:14:45","slug":"topic-6-edtech-learning-theories-in-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edtechuvic.ca\/ied336\/2026\/04\/18\/topic-6-edtech-learning-theories-in-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"Topic 6 &#8211; Educational Technology Learning Theories in Practice!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to Topic 6! This week we will talk about two useful frameworks that can assist us in evaluating educational technologies now and into the future. For our hands-on lab time, we will learn to use a low-tech and then a high-tech tool to perform a similar educational task and then reflect on their relative appropriateness using the two evaluation frameworks we discussed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Learning Objectives<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe the SAMR theory of technology adoption, and evaluate some of the technologies we are using in EDCI 336 using this framework<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain how the Triple E Framework\u2019s three facets (Egnage, Enhance, Extend) might help us evaluate the usefulness (or not) of Educational Technology in any particular situation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the SAMR and Triple E Framework to critically evaluate the appropriateness of an EdTech game for inclusion into your curriculum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a Canva to create an effective infographic by summarizing information into graphical representations in a narrative that is aesthetically pleasing and compelling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><b>Class Time<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evaluating Educational Technology Tools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <strong>SAMR<\/strong> (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition) model of technology adoption gives us a useful framework to evaluate the potential benefits of new educational technologies:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is the SAMR Model? (4 min)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br>\n<\/span><div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-1\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"1\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameBorder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"What is SAMR?\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When evaluating a multimedia learning tool, please ask yourself, where on the ladder of the&nbsp;SAMR Model of technology integration does it evaluated fall (see the infographic below)? If the new educational technology does more than \u201csubstitute\u201d another technology, are the additional benefits the tool provides worth the investment of your time, your learners\u2019 time, and school budget compared to other tools already in use in your school district?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please read this excellent but concise SAMR article to round out our formal learning on this tool: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/article\/powerful-model-understanding-good-tech-integration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SAMR Model &#8211; A Practical Guide for EdTech Integration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (~5 min).&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>REFLECTION &#8211; Please reflect on the H5P instructional video you created: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Compared to a lecture format of instruction, where does the H5P video you created sit on the SAMR spectrum?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Could you modify your video or H5P interactivity to move your H5P video higher on the SAMR spectrum?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sylviaduckworth\/status\/583778319235031041\/photo\/1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/edtechuvic.ca\/ied336\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2022\/02\/samr-sylvia-duckworth-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"SAMR Model\" class=\"wp-image-3132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edtechuvic.ca\/ied336\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2022\/02\/samr-sylvia-duckworth-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/edtechuvic.ca\/ied336\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2022\/02\/samr-sylvia-duckworth-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/edtechuvic.ca\/ied336\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2022\/02\/samr-sylvia-duckworth-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/edtechuvic.ca\/ied336\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2022\/02\/samr-sylvia-duckworth-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/edtechuvic.ca\/ied336\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2022\/02\/samr-sylvia-duckworth-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/edtechuvic.ca\/ied336\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2022\/02\/samr-sylvia-duckworth-945x709.jpeg 945w, https:\/\/edtechuvic.ca\/ied336\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2022\/02\/samr-sylvia-duckworth.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SAMR model, illustrated by Sylvia Duckworth<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evaluating Educational Technology Tools: Triple E Framework<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripleeframework.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Triple E Framework<\/a>.<\/strong>&nbsp;It was&nbsp;developed by Dr. Liz Kolb at the University of Michigan, has become a favorite among K-12 administrators and \u201ctech coaches\u201d because it focuses on the learning rather than the \u201cbells and whistles\u201d of the software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Engage<\/strong>: Does the tool help students focus on the learning task?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhance<\/strong>: Does it help students develop a more sophisticated understanding?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extend<\/strong>: Does it connect classroom learning to the real world?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>(11 min)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Triple E Framework Introduction\" width=\"676\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ySAhSuSQItE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edtechuvic.ca\/edci336\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/triple-e-framework.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edtechuvic.ca\/edci336\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/triple-e-framework.png\" alt=\"The Triple E Evaluation Rubric provides a structured framework for educators to assess the educational value of various digital tools and websites. This system measures technology based on three core pillars: engagement, enhancement, and extension. Educators use a scoring scale to determine if a resource effectively motivates students to focus on tasks, deepens their understanding through unique supports, or bridges the gap between classroom concepts and real-world applications. The rubric categorizes results into green, yellow, and red light levels, indicating whether a tool possesses exceptional potential or requires additional teacher intervention to be effective.\" class=\"wp-image-5806\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Why has the Triple E Framework become a popular tool for evaluating EdTech tools?&nbsp;<\/strong>In the current era of AI, many tools \u201cEngagement\u201d levels are off the charts, but their \u201cEnhancement\u201d is often low (students just let the AI do the thinking). The Triple E Framework is being used to filter out&nbsp;<strong>Generative AI tools<\/strong>&nbsp;that do the work&nbsp;<em>for<\/em>&nbsp;the student, favoring tools that use AI to&nbsp;<strong>Enhance<\/strong>&nbsp;the student\u2019s own cognitive process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Model Should I Use: SAMR -or- Triple E Framework?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While models like SAMR describe what the technology is doing, Triple E measures how well the technology is helping the student meet a learning objective. I\u2019d recommend you use both as they complement each other and can help you develop a fuller picture of how useful, or not, a particular educational technology will be to your learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>REFLECTION:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Please reflect on the H5P instructional video you created a few weeks ago \u2013 What are the strengths and weaknesses of your H5P video when evaluating it using the SAMR &amp; Triple-E Frameworks?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Are there any important additional considerations to evaluating educational technologies that are not included in the SAMR or Tripple-E frameworks?<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cost in money for the EdTEch tool? How would you calculate the cost relative to other alternatives?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost in time? How much training would be required. Do teachers have time for that amount of training?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Privacy considerations? Where is the data stored. Does it require personally identifity information from students (like email address)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hands-on Lab Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now we will get hands-on and you will make your own infographic, both of which you can post on your OpenEd.ca WordPress blog. Let&#8217;s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Infographics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ep2: What is Canva, and why should you use it?\" width=\"676\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n1nt7uOh008?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>(1 min)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What Makes an Effective Infographic?\" width=\"676\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rl9ZcfKt8sY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>(2 min)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Infographics\" width=\"676\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-gAkxSlkwvg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>(14 min)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Work through the Libraries&#8217; DSC workshop, <a href=\"https:\/\/uviclibraries.github.io\/infographics\/workshop-activities.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Infographics with Canva<\/a>. Please ask Rich if you have any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Homework<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work on and hopefully complete your <span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bright.uvic.ca\/d2l\/lms\/dropbox\/admin\/mark\/folder_submissions_users.d2l?db=87553&amp;ou=152777\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Critical Reflection to document your learning<\/a> in class  (incorporate either a photo, audio, video, and screen video capture into your blog posts this week). <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bibliography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Duckworth, Sylvia. (2015, April 2). New #sketchnote The SAMR Model @karlyb @ICTEvangelist @ShakeUpLearning #elemchat @TheTechRabbi #ipaded #ipadedchat http:\/\/t.co\/1lJAqEE6my [Tweet].\u00a0<em>@sylviaduckworth<\/em>.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sylviaduckworth\/status\/583778319235031041\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/sylviaduckworth\/status\/583778319235031041<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>H. L. (2017).&nbsp;<em>SAMR Model: A Practical Guide for EdTech Integration<\/em>. Schoology Exchange.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoology.com\/blog\/samr-model-practical-guide-edtech-integration\">https:\/\/www.schoology.com\/blog\/samr-model-practical-guide-edtech-integration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i>Selecting Educational Technologies: A Checklist | UNT Teaching Commons<\/i>. (n.d.). Retrieved February 5, 2022, from <a href=\"https:\/\/teachingcommons.unt.edu\/teaching-essentials\/teaching-technology\/selecting-educational-technologies-checklist\">https:\/\/teachingcommons.unt.edu\/teaching-essentials\/teaching-technology\/selecting-educational-technologies-checklist<\/a>&lt;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Topic 6! This week we will talk about two useful frameworks that can assist us in evaluating educational technologies now and into the future. 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