Educators are familiar with Bloom's Taxonomy and
how it is used for developing higher level thinking
skills among students. It is a process that allows teachers to present ideas and concepts at many different levels to meet the needs of their students. As a result it can have a positive impact on which activities teachers design for specific learning activities. Teachers are also aware of how technology can impact and motivate student engagement. This BLOOM'S digital taxonomy Interactive website brings the two together and gives teachers a tool when deciding which Web 2.0 tools to explore at each level of the taxonomy. As you design your lessons, consider this visual aid to help integrate technology into your day-to-day activities and routines. However, you may find that many Web tools can be used for a number of levels in the Bloom's taxonomy pyramid. The tool used is dependent on the task.
From a student’s perspective, they are able to select web tools to result in a more collaborative, constructive, and authentic learning experience but also to make connections between the what is being asked of the task with the use of action words providing to gain a better understanding of the task.
Although these sites have viewed and deemed suitable for children I cannot guarantee that children will not access inappropriate sites through links or popups.
how it is used for developing higher level thinking
skills among students. It is a process that allows teachers to present ideas and concepts at many different levels to meet the needs of their students. As a result it can have a positive impact on which activities teachers design for specific learning activities. Teachers are also aware of how technology can impact and motivate student engagement. This BLOOM'S digital taxonomy Interactive website brings the two together and gives teachers a tool when deciding which Web 2.0 tools to explore at each level of the taxonomy. As you design your lessons, consider this visual aid to help integrate technology into your day-to-day activities and routines. However, you may find that many Web tools can be used for a number of levels in the Bloom's taxonomy pyramid. The tool used is dependent on the task.
From a student’s perspective, they are able to select web tools to result in a more collaborative, constructive, and authentic learning experience but also to make connections between the what is being asked of the task with the use of action words providing to gain a better understanding of the task.
Although these sites have viewed and deemed suitable for children I cannot guarantee that children will not access inappropriate sites through links or popups.
