Well Bloom's is becoming technological - and I love it!
I remember learning about the taxonomy at university, and devising lesson plans that would coincide with these different understandings, so as to engage my future students with the ability to take control of their own learning.
Following a school wide programming approach of Understanding By Design (UBD), has allowed me to create meaningful learning sequences that enable me to critically assess my kids' ability to remember, understand, apply, analyse, evaluate and create! Now, I can use technology to engage my students, which can become incredibly difficult to do with Year 5 & 6 students!
And it has been fantastic to begin using these Web 2.0 tools in my programs. Wiki's have been a godsend! I've never seen my students so interested and motivated in researching and sharing their knowledge. They definitely look at Science in a new light - I can't wait to start using blogs, bubbl.us & podcasts next year across all Key Learning Areas!
So, what a great way to further our professional development. Being able to work through the modules at one's own pace, takes off the pressure. Friends and colleagues of mine made it our Thursday morning ritual, and were able to help each other become familiar with what seemed like such a daunting and sometimes overwhelming experience. Being members of an online sharing community has also aided in the improvement of teaching and learning experiences, and I am now much more confident using a wider range of tools to achieve student outcomes.
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