In this Learning and Leading article from August 2008, Matthew Kuhn discusses how the power of educational technology is making it easier to ensure the depth of lessons even if they do not mean to use one of the popular taxonomies. Kuhn makes specific reference to Benjamin Bloom's taxonomies. At the pinnacle of Bloom's Taxonomy are cognitive processes that require thinking involved with evaluation and ultimately creation and synthesis. Kuhn discusses how a typical "Water Cycle" project can be moved to higher levels of cognition simply by incorporating Movie Maker and the internet. He cites several examples of classrooms using wikis, blogs, applications from Explore Learning and Inspiration. He claims that if technology is wisely integrated a variety of learning styles with experiential depth will be met.
Question 1.
What was the point of Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences?
Gardner described how intelligence can be displayed in seven different categories: musical, verbal, physical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, visual and logical. The article claimed that wise use of technologies would lead to increased incorporation of these various intelligences.
Question 2.
What intelligences would a class blog incorporate?
A class blog would allow those with acumen in the verbal/linguistic and interpersonal learning preferences to express their intelligence. Blogs tend to facilitate group discussions, class notes and peer feedback.
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Interesting, many educators worry that current students tend to focus on the surface of phenomena and lack profound thinking.
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