Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Wednesday, March 05, 2014

Web 2.0 Tools that Promote Higher Order Thinking Skills

http://www.guide2digitallearning.com//web_tools/web_20_tools_promote_higher_order_thinking_skills

By Laura Turner

The following listing is an interesting group of Web2.0 sites that support the teaching of higher order thinking skills in the 4 main disciplines of Social Studies, Math, Language Arts and Science.  Grade level varies but most sites can be used at the 4th grade level and up.  Blooms Revised Taxonomy defines HOTS (higher order thinking skills) as those that allow students to create analyze and evaluate - resources, information and concepts.

Higher order thinking skills also include critical, logical, reflective, metacognitive, and creative thinking.  The teaching of HOTS has become increasingly important as teachers work to prepare students for the future.  Also view additional Web2.0 resources at http://www.bhsu.edu/education/edfaculty/lturner/web_2.htm

By Laura Turner
The following listing is an interesting group of Web2.0 sites that support the teaching of higher order thinking skills in the 4 main disciplines of Social Studies, Math, Language Arts and Science.  Grade level varies but most sites can be used at the 4th grade level and up.  Blooms Revised Taxonomy defines HOTS (higher order thinking skills) as those that allow students to create analyze and evaluate - resources, information and concepts.
Higher order thinking skills also include critical, logical, reflective, metacognitive, and creative thinking.  The teaching of HOTS has become increasingly important as teachers work to prepare students for the future.  Also view additional Web2.0 resources at http://www.bhsu.edu/education/edfaculty/lturner/web_2.htm
- See more at: http://www.guide2digitallearning.com//web_tools/web_20_tools_promote_higher_order_thinking_skills#sthash.JHsKzxkV.dpuf
By Laura Turner
The following listing is an interesting group of Web2.0 sites that support the teaching of higher order thinking skills in the 4 main disciplines of Social Studies, Math, Language Arts and Science.  Grade level varies but most sites can be used at the 4th grade level and up.  Blooms Revised Taxonomy defines HOTS (higher order thinking skills) as those that allow students to create analyze and evaluate - resources, information and concepts.
Higher order thinking skills also include critical, logical, reflective, metacognitive, and creative thinking.  The teaching of HOTS has become increasingly important as teachers work to prepare students for the future.  Also view additional Web2.0 resources at http://www.bhsu.edu/education/edfaculty/lturner/web_2.htm
- See more at: http://www.guide2digitallearning.com//web_tools/web_20_tools_promote_higher_order_thinking_skills#sthash.sC0vfIZG.dpuf
By Laura Turner
The following listing is an interesting group of Web2.0 sites that support the teaching of higher order thinking skills in the 4 main disciplines of Social Studies, Math, Language Arts and Science.  Grade level varies but most sites can be used at the 4th grade level and up.  Blooms Revised Taxonomy defines HOTS (higher order thinking skills) as those that allow students to create analyze and evaluate - resources, information and concepts.
Higher order thinking skills also include critical, logical, reflective, metacognitive, and creative thinking.  The teaching of HOTS has become increasingly important as teachers work to prepare students for the future.  Also view additional Web2.0 resources at http://www.bhsu.edu/education/edfaculty/lturner/web_2.htm
- See more at: http://www.guide2digitallearning.com//web_tools/web_20_tools_promote_higher_order_thinking_skills#sthash.sC0vfIZG.dpuf

Sunday, March 02, 2014

40 Android Apps for Teaching and Learning

40 Android Apps for Teaching and Learning

A few weeks ago I invited readers to share their favorite iPad apps for the classroom, and the comments section features several good suggestions. Last week I asked readers to share their favorite Android apps for the classroom, and… well… we didn’t end up with nearly as many suggestions.

The Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO

The Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO is comprised of three primary professional categories in the education technology field. These categories include 10 specific skill areas, outlining the responsibilities and knowledge needed to be a viable educational technology leader.