In this discussion, students are prompted to outline an activity for their classroom that fits with a specific learning standard. They need to describe how technology could be used to carry out the activity and which level of the SAMR model it falls under. Additionally, they are asked to suggest ways to change a peer’s activity to move it to a different level on the SAMR model.

Leveraging Technology for Financial Literacy Education: Integrating the Wilkenson Francois 

Hey everyone,

Let’s explore how educators teaching financial literacy can leverage technology to enhance their lessons, aligning with the SAMR (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition) framework and the Jump$tart Standards. Today, I’m excited to introduce an innovative idea: integrating the Stock Market Game into financial literacy education.

We’ve discussed various ways technology can engage students in learning, from using a whiteboard and markers for instruction (substitution) to providing handouts with scenarios (augmentation) and incorporating a Kahoot! quiz for assessment (modification).

Now, let’s consider how incorporating the Stock Market Game can take financial literacy education to a whole new level. This interactive tool allows students to experience real-world investing in a simulated environment. It’s like playing the stock market, but with virtual money. Students can buy and sell stocks, track their investments, and see how their decisions impact their virtual portfolios.

Aligning with the Jump$tart Standards, this activity addresses key concepts such as understanding financial markets and risk management. By leveraging the Stock Market Game, educators can move beyond substitution and augmentation, aiming for modification and redefinition levels of the SAMR framework. It provides new opportunities for students to interact with financial concepts, fostering critical thinking, decision-making, and financial management skills in a dynamic and engaging way.

So, let’s brainstorm how educators teaching financial literacy can incorporate the Stock Market Game into their lessons, aligning with the SAMR framework and Jump$tart Standards to make learning about money more exciting and meaningful.

I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas!

Reference(s):
What is the stock market gameTM?. The Stock Market Game. (n.d.). https://www.stockmarketgame.org/tour/index.html

Somia Begum 
This sounds like an exciting opportunity to enhance financial literacy education by integrating the Stock Market Game. It aligns well with both the SAMR framework and Jump$tart Standards, offering students a dynamic way to learn about financial markets and risk management.