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ETL504 Assessment 2: Part B

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P-I-C your leadership battles… All the way to 21st century pedagogy!

Today’s world is such a busy place. Each day, we are constantly subjected to changes, circumstances and challenges that extend us beyond what we were capable of the previous day. It is much the same for a teacher librarian (TL) functioning within a school community. With the constantly evolving learning environment in response to the dynamic information landscape, TLs are required to adapt accordingly and facilitate development of 21st century teaching and learning practices. Thus, leading from the middle.

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Tools for Bloom’s

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As teachers, we are all familiar with the Bloom’s Taxonomy framework, which is often referred to throughout our teaching career (particularly during professional development sessions!). When creating activities that engage students on the different levels/categories of this framework, it is helpful to find relevant resources that allow students to develop skills in each category. The table below outlines examples of such resources:

ObjectiveQuestionResources/Web 2.0 tool
KnowledgeWhat is an ecosystem?Dictionary – print or online or basic textbook, eg. Wordnik, Visuword, …
ComprehensionList the different parts of the ecosystem and explain what they do.Search engines/databases – eg. Google, Britannica, Carrot2, YouTube.
ApplicationUsing a diagram, show how the water cycle operates in an ecosystem.Graphic and diagram design apps/tools – for creating flowcharts, relationship mindmaps, diagrams – eg. Popplet, Spark, Canva.
AnalysisContrast the natural water cycle with that used by our community.Tools to create charts, graphs, diagrams, reports or models – eg. Canva, Popplet, MS PowerPoint.
SynthesisIdentify an unspoilt ecosystem and design a way of preserving it.Presentation creation and design – eg. Canva, ThingLink, Padlet, MS PowerPoint, WeVideo.
EvaluationIs it reasonable that people pollute our waterways? Defend your answer.Podcasting, collaborative, video creating and discussion platforms – eg. Miro, Padlet, WeVideo, Canva, ThingLink, WordPress.
Web 2.0 tools/resources relevant to Bloom’s Taxonomy learning areas