What are 3 most important ideas/concepts that you took from this chapter and why?
1. One of the most important ideas and or concepts that I took from this chapter is: The distinction between living things and inanimate things, and how the older(former) maintain themselves by renewal. I think the most interesting part is that when something is lost or shattered no matter what the object or person or thing still tries to harness its energy to further its existence.
2. Another important idea is how teaching and learning is a necessity to continue the existence of a society. As we talked in class technology is always evolving. As educators we need to be aware of this new technology in order to ensure that students learn about this and essentially acquire the 21st century skills needed to be successful in the real world.
3. The last thing I found important was how communication is a process of sharing experiences till it becomes a common practice. This was interesting because I think about how experiences were shared when there was nothing to write on. Experiences were passed on by verbal retelling, and then were later written and able to spread easier.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Bloom's Taxonomy
What level of Bloom's Taxonomy did you experience most in you schooling (secondary or post secondary)? Why do you think that was so?
In my secondary experience the level of Bloom's Taxonomy I experienced most was in the cognitive level (knowledge based).
In the majority of my classes we were asked to just simply recall information. Never did we have to use some type of practical experience to display our knowledge.
Most of the tests an exams were definition based or multiple choice. There was no application part of the material even in math (all the tests were true false and multiple choice - so they could just run it through a machine for grading).
I think this was so because it was easier for the teachers. None of my teachers really tried new techniques within teaching and I really believe this hurt me when I went to college.
I really believe that they did what was easy and refused to reach out and try to be different.
I think they fell into a thought process that if they did not take chances then they really had nothing to worry about, and no one would notice them.
Some teachers believe that if you can stay under the radar you have less to worry about.
In my secondary experience the level of Bloom's Taxonomy I experienced most was in the cognitive level (knowledge based).
In the majority of my classes we were asked to just simply recall information. Never did we have to use some type of practical experience to display our knowledge.
Most of the tests an exams were definition based or multiple choice. There was no application part of the material even in math (all the tests were true false and multiple choice - so they could just run it through a machine for grading).
I think this was so because it was easier for the teachers. None of my teachers really tried new techniques within teaching and I really believe this hurt me when I went to college.
I really believe that they did what was easy and refused to reach out and try to be different.
I think they fell into a thought process that if they did not take chances then they really had nothing to worry about, and no one would notice them.
Some teachers believe that if you can stay under the radar you have less to worry about.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Mcom 510 6/29
Why should we, as educators, integrate technology into the curriculum?
Technology is a tool we all need. If technology is integrated into the classroom, not only will it display information in a new way, but it will also provide students with the 21st century skills they will need to be successful in the real world.
Students need to be able to access the internet to acquire information. This will also help students to become more independent.
Students need to be able to use word, excel, powerpoint etc....
In the real world students will need to be able to use these programs in order to be successful in the work world. If technology is integrated into the curriculum than it will be easier to ensure that students have these skills.
Technology does not only enable students to be 21st century ready but, also can reach different types of learners. It can reach the visual learners by displaying a youtube video on the projection screen. It can reach the hands-on learners with the help of a smart or promethean board. It can reach all different types of learners.
If technology is integrated into the curriculum in all aspects than it will be easier to ensure that all learners are reached, and that students are ready for the 21st century!
Technology is a tool we all need. If technology is integrated into the classroom, not only will it display information in a new way, but it will also provide students with the 21st century skills they will need to be successful in the real world.
Students need to be able to access the internet to acquire information. This will also help students to become more independent.
Students need to be able to use word, excel, powerpoint etc....
In the real world students will need to be able to use these programs in order to be successful in the work world. If technology is integrated into the curriculum than it will be easier to ensure that students have these skills.
Technology does not only enable students to be 21st century ready but, also can reach different types of learners. It can reach the visual learners by displaying a youtube video on the projection screen. It can reach the hands-on learners with the help of a smart or promethean board. It can reach all different types of learners.
If technology is integrated into the curriculum in all aspects than it will be easier to ensure that all learners are reached, and that students are ready for the 21st century!
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