Post #7

Bloom's Taxonomy

When using PowerPoint, student learning at each level of Bloom’s Taxonomy will be met in the following ways: At the first level (Remembering), I would create a flashcard game with PowerPoint so that my students can learn and retain important facts and terms, such as vocabulary words. At the second level (Understanding), I would make a PowerPoint that details some important facts (such as the plotline and important events that occurred in a assigned book) and discuss it with my class. At the third level (Applying), I would split my students into groups and have them create a PowerPoint (such as explaining what happened in a chapter in a book) so that they are retaining the information they know by creating their own lesson for their peers. At the fourth level (Creating, Evaluating, and Analyzing), students can create their own PowerPoints have a discussion with their peers regarding the information they put on their PowerPoint to see if they agree or disagree with the information. By doing this, students are analyzing and evaluating the information presented to them and creating their own opinions about what they learned.

Adaptive technologies help students with learning disabilities function in the classroom and stay on par with their peers. Simple adaptive technologies, such as pencil grips and graphic organizers, can help students with writing assignments. More technological examples include spell checkers. Calculators can help students who have difficulty with solving math problems- calculators can help such students solve a problem faster. Calculators are also used by almost everyone. More technological aids, such as e-readers, can help student with reading difficulties. With an e-reader, students can highlight words they don’t understand or use it to facilitate their reading. Students with physical disabilities can use speech-to-text tools and voice recognition software (for example, if they are unable to use a keyboard) in order to use computers with ease. When I was younger, I saw students use pencil grips and graphic organizers to help them during their English class. I, as well as many other students, use calculators. My younger brother has a Kindle, which makes reading for him much easier. An issue I thought about of using more technologically advanced assistive technologies is the cost: some of these technologies are expensive, and many schools cannot afford to provide their students with reading tablets.

Working on my Web Page Design assignment taught me how to create a well-organized class page that students will find useful. I like how my web page is organized and provides information. My students can find everything on my web page, such as the due date for homework assignments, blog posts, and the supplies needed for the class. For the future, I would remember to make sure that my links are functioning and that all information is up-to-date. Overall, I think I did well on this assignment. I will definitely make a web page in the future for my students, and I will probably continue to use Wix, since it was the easiest website I have used to create my own web page.