I just completed my first set of video instruction on my summer professional development quest with Sophia.org's "Virtual Classroom" series. The SAMR model is something that is discussed frequently in the world of edtech, but if you're like me, seeing examples of tools and activities for each of the steps can be extremely helpful.Tackling that lofty goal is my objective for today!Please check out ... Read More about SAMR is to Tech Integration as Bloom’s Taxonomy is to HOTS!
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Techification of the Taxonomy: Part Four
Welcome to the final installment of the techified taxonomy! Today, I'll be tackling the final two levels, Evaluating and Creating.The upper levels of the taxonomy seem to be what teachers aim to assess...we strive to encourage our students to push their knowledge of content beyond the simple recall level.How can we incorporate technology into the top levels of the taxonomy? I'm glad you asked! ... Read More about Techification of the Taxonomy: Part Four
Techifying the Taxonomy: Part Three
Welcome back to the techification (new word!) of Bloom's Taxonomy. Today, I'll be discussing the "Apply" and "Analyze" levels of the Taxonomy.Let's get started.I personally feel that the "apply" level is EXTREMELY important in my classroom, and I'm sure you agree. I want to students to be able to remember and understand the bill to law process, but what I really want them to be able to do is take ... Read More about Techifying the Taxonomy: Part Three
Collaborative “Corkboard” for the Classroom!
Looking for another collaborative tool to use in your classroom? Check out Listhings!Listhings is very similar to Padlet, in that users can post sticky notes and pictures to a wall, and collaborate with virtually anyone via email!Here are some examples of using interactive "corkboards" in your classroom:Students can...post what they feel needs to be reviewed for a testpost thoughts on a reading ... Read More about Collaborative “Corkboard” for the Classroom!
Check Out This Note-taking, Organizing, and Hashtagging Tool!
Fetchnotes?I know you are probably thinking...another note-taking app? Really? I use Evernote or Google Docs! I don't need anything else!Have you tried Fetchnotes?To me, Fetchnotes is a Twitter-like note-taking tool that students, teachers, or anyone can use to take notes about anything.What makes Fetchnotes so cool? The organizational system!Many of us, especially students, are well versed in the ... Read More about Check Out This Note-taking, Organizing, and Hashtagging Tool!