Kuhn, M. S. (2008).Connecting Depth and Balance in Class. Learning and Leading with Technology. 18, Retrieved
http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=August_No_1_
I had never really thought too much about taxonomies and what they entail until reading this article Connecting Depth and Balance in Class By Matthew S. Kuhn. He has some valid pointers to a new and perhaps even improved way of lesson planning and teaching through the likes of technology. Not only is using taxonomies a great way to help organize, classify, and even evaluate criteria, it also touches upon the notion of variety to those who are not particularly computer savvy or have trouble with technology such as myself. To have technology in the classroom and incorporated with lesson plans seems like such a great opportunity to build a better foundation in education and to also make the stressful lives of teachers and all the preparation and assignments they need to create, so much more accessible and simpler.
Question:
1.) Should technology and the use of taxonomies integrated with lesson planning replace other types of lesson planning perhaps in the manual sense?
2.) In the long run are taxonomies in the classroom really a good idea?
Answer:
1.) I think that because we live in a world where technology is rapidly evolving, there should be some kind of use for technology in the classroom whether it is in lesson planning or just as a resource, it seems almost inevitable to have technology in the classroom. Technology doesn’t have to replace other types of lesson planning but it can be an improvement and by having both sources available, there is a sense of variety in the classroom and at least gives teachers the option of having more than one way to plan a lesson.
2.) While taxonomies are not a requirement in the classroom especially when creating a lesson plan, it would be very helpful to have as an organizational tool that would improve the approach to lesson planning and perhaps be less stressful in the end.
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