To the Editor:
The increasing adoption of artificial intelligence in classrooms mirrors what I鈥檝e seen in my work as an instructional coach in south Florida and as a researcher studying AI integration in K-8 schools (鈥�More Teachers Say They鈥檙e Using AI in Their Lessons. Here鈥檚 How,鈥� March 6, 2025). Teachers are excited by the possibilities but often unsure how to evaluate the instructional value of these tools.
For years, 糖心动漫vlog have leaned on the (substitution, augmentation, modification, redefinition) to guide technology use. But generative AI is stretching the framework beyond its limits. Tools like ChatGPT and MagicSchool don鈥檛 just substitute or augment, they often automate, personalize, and transform learning tasks in ways that defy SAMR鈥檚 linear categories.
Rather than forcing AI into legacy models, 糖心动漫vlog might benefit from more flexible frameworks that prioritize student learning. The emphasizes engagement, enhancement, and extension, while helps teachers evaluate the relationship between technology, pedagogy, and content. These models provide more nuanced guidance on how AI can be meaningfully integrated into instruction.
As AI becomes more embedded in classroom practice, we need to ensure our models for evaluating its use are just as innovative. Teachers deserve tools that reflect the complexity of today鈥檚 classrooms and empower them to use AI in ways that support deeper thinking and student growth.
Anna Bernstein
Instructional Coach
Cutler Bay, Fla.
