Author: Adam Foster

Using Showbie to Assess Programming and Hour of Code

December 21, 2014 | Guest Blogger, Instructional Content | By Adam Foster

Computer Programming is becoming an important part of education across all age groups, and in countries like the UK, it forms the core of the ICT/Computing objectives. The millions of students contributing to the recent Hour of Code also highlights the importance of programming on a global scale. Since I began to focus more on…

December 16, 2014 | Guest Blogger, Instructional Content | By Adam Foster

What is SAMR? Developed by Dr. Ruben Puentedura, SAMR is a model that supports and enables teachers to design, develop, and infuse digital learning experiences into their lessons. It stands for Substitution, Augmentation, Modification and Redefinition. Each word can be applied to a lesson or activity that incorporates technology, moving from a use that simply…