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The SAMR Model is a great tool to keep in mind as you plan a PBL unit, especially in regards to technology integration. The goal of Project-Based Learning is to increase student engagement through giving students the power to explore a topic of interest deeply. Once a topic has been determined, the SAMR Model can be utilized in order to develop learning opportunities that promote higher-order thinking. In an article by Michael Gorman , he states that, "Technology integration provides tools to drive this process." When a teacher is developing the stages of a PBL unit, they should keep in mind the levels of the SAMR Model, and in turn, select technology programs that reflect the upper levels of this model. The video from Common Sense Education regarding an Introduction to the SAMR Model, provided relevant ways to apply this model to an assignment. This can be echoed throughout a unit, with teachers striving to find tools that allow students to go beyond the typical constraints...