The Use of Technology Guided by the SAMR Model in the World Language Classroom to Increase Student Engagement

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The Use of Technology Guided by the SAMR Model in the World Language Classroom to Increase Student Engagement
Creator
Jenny Workman
Degree Name
action_research
Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure)
Project Type
action_research
Date
6/14/2024
Abstract
This research paper explores the implementation of technology in the Spanish classroom
and if the use of technology increases student engagement. As I planned lessons, I used the
SAMR Model developed by Rueben Puentedura to guide my decisions on when and what type of
technology to use to deepen student learning and increase engagement. My research question
guiding my study is: Does the appropriate use of technology increase student engagement in the
high school world language classroom? What types of technology do the students benefit from
the most? In my lessons, I used several forms of technology: Google Slides, Kahoot, Quizlet,
Blooket, YouTube videos, Book Creator, recorded student interviews, Google Earth, and various
websites like myspanishplans.org and Google images. I also explored ChatGPT to create several
lessons. . As I collected data during the four-week period, I studied two groups of students in a
Spanish 1 high school classroom. I measured three different types of engagement, behavioral,
cognitive, and emotional. I also kept a teaching journal for observations, highlighted areas in my
lesson plans where I used the SAMR Model to guide my planning, and at the conclusion of the
study, I gave a student survey to obtain student feedback. The results showed that using
technology in the classroom increases student engagement. Findings of the study should
encourage other teachers to implement technology in the world language classroom.
Keywords: world language, technology, SAMR Model, engagement
Committee Member
Xioapeng Gong
Dana Loso
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Language
English
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