SAMR...

The SAMR model does a great job at simplifying what level your teaching is at. As a teacher I think it is important to “teach above the line” when teaching. I think it is important that if you are going to use technology, that you use it in a way that is meaningful and purposeful. Realistically, you are not always going to “teach above the line” but it is important that you are using technology in a meaningful way. I like the SAMR model because it allows for teachers to evaluate their teaching and see which level they are at. They can then reflect about their lesson and think of ways to make it better. The SAMR model doesn't want you to choose your technology first but it shows that your technology should be used in a new and meaningful way. It is related to the Grounded Integration approach because you are not creating a lesson plan around a technology, instead you are choosing a technology that  will help guide your students to a better understanding.

I evaluated the Arizona Technology Integration Matrix (TIM). I thought this model was very detailed and had the same idea as the SAMR model. I like that this model provided two lesson plans in each cell to show you what a lesson would look like at that level. I think the biggest differences is that the TIM model did provided those lesson plans which allowed for teachers to see the model in effect. In my opinion, the SAMR model is easier to understand and to use. For me, when I am lesson planning I think I would use the SAMR model to see where my lesson is at and then see how I can improve it. These frameworks both have one goal in common. They are trying to get to that center piece of the TPACK model. These models are trying to help guide teachers to successfully achieve the TPACK model.