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Thursday, June 28, 2012
FLIPPING THE RBT MODEL
The RBT model is playing a huge role in the Essential Standards that we are preparing for in GCS. I believe that the model has been a little misinterpreted. I don't believe the revised Blooms is to be strictly adhered to in the triangular diagram as we have seen. Ms. Wright's notion to flip the model is example of what I mean. The model is still intact, but it should always leave room to for innovating thinking. There are times when the model should be flipped or certain steps are skipped and returned to later. The bottom line is that the model works. Our approach to it should be more subjective to the activities and results we are trying to achieve. Feel free to flip...turn it inside out...etc. But no one particular way can be a "Be all end all". We want to always keep a lot happening "Between the Ears".
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
ISTE Essential Conditions
I feel very fortunate at my school to have many technology resources at my disposal. The students have access to a myriad of technology in all classrooms and even gym. This said, we have a way to go to fully meet the ISTE Essential Conditions.
Where we are lacking, as far as the ISTE Essential Conditions is having Shared Vision. We need a renewed focus on why we have the technology. I too many times see it used as a time filler and not a seamless integration into the instruction. This in turn will make the integration of technology more meaningful.
There also needs to be more Skilled Personnel...think most schools would say that. There are some faculty members who are fantastic with integration of technologies, but we need everyone to come over to that side.
I think most schools would say they are in need of Ongoing Professional Learning, and we are no different. I am excited to have exponentially grown my PLN over the last few days, and I look forward to helping other teachers do the same.
So you ask how would we rate against the ISTE Essential Conditions...we have a wonderful advantage in the fact that we have the technology, for that I am thankful. But, we have a ways to go to make it the meaningful and empowering tool that it can be. I will try to "Be the Change that I want to see". Thanks Ghandi!
Where we are lacking, as far as the ISTE Essential Conditions is having Shared Vision. We need a renewed focus on why we have the technology. I too many times see it used as a time filler and not a seamless integration into the instruction. This in turn will make the integration of technology more meaningful.
There also needs to be more Skilled Personnel...think most schools would say that. There are some faculty members who are fantastic with integration of technologies, but we need everyone to come over to that side.
I think most schools would say they are in need of Ongoing Professional Learning, and we are no different. I am excited to have exponentially grown my PLN over the last few days, and I look forward to helping other teachers do the same.
So you ask how would we rate against the ISTE Essential Conditions...we have a wonderful advantage in the fact that we have the technology, for that I am thankful. But, we have a ways to go to make it the meaningful and empowering tool that it can be. I will try to "Be the Change that I want to see". Thanks Ghandi!
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