Bloom's Taxonomy

During my high school career I received an education at the low end of Bloom's Taxonomy. Mainly knowledge, understanding, and on rare occasions, application. I remember cramming for tests by memorizing information that I had written on note cards. I remember zoning off many times also because I found myself bored with the constant note taking. It was so repetitive. I am a hands on learner, so writing out note cards or studying formulas over and over didn't really benefit me. I would study these notes, take the test, then within a few weeks I forgot the majority of the information.

In the beginning of my post secondary education I also received an education on the low end of Bloom's Taxonomy. Most of the general education classes were all note taking, writing papers, or taking tests. Not until I was well into my major did the teaching methods move up on Bloom's Taxonomy. I can remember doing more hands on things and applying certain ideas in real life.

I think one of the major reasons for this is because in high school our minds are still developing. We hadn't had many experiences yet to make us think more in depth. Our lives were only just beginning in the area of education. As we got older we started to mature and think more in depth about situations and had experienced many things to get us to where we are today. Things have more meaning because we are creating and applying each day, that's what happens when you get older.

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I believe technology should be integrated into the curriculum for many reasons. Technology is running our students' lives at the present time. From facebook to texting, they are surrounded by technology. As educators technology allows students to be responsible for their own learning. It also allows students to research information quickly, and this generation is all about the "quickest and easiest" way of doing things. Integrating technology also provides hands-on experiences for students, meeting the needs of different learners. Technology offers different ways of presenting information. Technology can make projects more fun and entertaining for students. Also keeping them on task which means less behavioral problems. I truly think that technology is a common ground for all students and is the most effective way of having active engagement. Technology has become a way of life, as educators we need to "keep up with the times" and provide our students with every opportunity possible.