Module 10

Blooms
The use of all of the programs leaned in the Web2.0 course fits in perfectly with Blooms Taxonomy. Each program can be used to meet one or more of Blooms cognitive objectives. It is amazing that a concept such as Blooms, developed years ago, can be updated and applied to this generations learning needs. Programming technologically through the use of Blooms Taxonomy may be a challenge to the teacher who is learning about the world of technology, but extremely beneficial to the learner, who has grown up in a world where ICT is a normal part of every day living. Our school has begun to change programming into the Understanding By Design (UBD) format, which follows Blooms Taxonomy... now we have lots and lots of new ways to fulfil those objectives!!

Final Reflection
My Web 2.0 journey began with a group of friends and colleagues every Thursday morning before school. It ended with me in my study, between feeds, sleeps, smiles and all the other things a newborn brings up! Each module has opened my eyes to a new world, a new way of teaching. The Web2.0 course has enriched my understanding of different programs available to all teachers and students. These programs are interactive and fun, and allow for a rich teaching environment. It has brought me up to speed with the new computer language - a language that I had only heard about before, but never actually understood. Words like "Wiki" and "Blog" were foreign and (or so I thought) so far advanced that I was scared to explore them. Now I feel much more confident using a wider range of programs to achieve different outcomes. I guess the hard part now is re-programming myself to use these programs to suit the needs of the students, even though it may seem challenging at first.
Web2.0 assists in the learning outcomes of all students by tapping into lots of different skills and learning styles. The programs tap into the learners creative and academic side. Programs such as Second Life provide an experiential platform for children to learn from. So many aspects on what is known and what still needs to be explored can be developed through programs such as these. For the teacher, programs such as GoogleDocs and Scootle save a lot of time and energy previously put in by individual teachers. A program such as Scootle brings social networking to a whole new level; teachers are able to share their experiences, resources and internet links with other colleagues.
We used to view the internet as a platform of endless possibilities - we spent hours and hours and hours looking up information and links on the internet and then recreating something to suit the learning needs of the classroom. Now using one or more of these programs we are able to communicate those ideas through different mediums that are not only easy to use, but are inspiring for the learner to be a part of.