Rethinking Tech Frameworks for the Age of AI (Opinion)

To the Editor:

The increasing adoption of artificial intelligence in classrooms mirrors what I’ve seen in my work as an instructional coach in south Florida and as a researcher studying AI integration in K-8 schools (“More Teachers Say They’re Using AI in Their Lessons. Here’s How,” www.edweek.org, March 6, 2025). Teachers are excited by the possibilities but often unsure how to evaluate the instructional value of these tools.

For years, educators have leaned on the SAMR model…