Taxonomy of Outcomes with Technology

In the cognitive realm, my hope is that my students will have a stronger knowledge and comprehension base through the use of technology than without it. This element of learning is the drill and practice method of grasping a new skill. I hope then to take this comprehension level into some sort of project-based work which will challenge students into synthesis and evaluation, even creation. Internet-based technology can connect students to a world of many applications and the opportunity for crafting new ideas. Twitter is a perfect example of a creation aimed at more effective, simplistic social networking that has turned into a global phenomenon. Technology literally puts the world at student's fingertips.

Affectively, students should be able to receive information well with the proper use of technology. With so much research-based plans for individual instruction and differentiation in the classroom, the teacher can now be multiple places at once through the use of a mouse. Students should have the desire to learn because of the many possible outcomes. Teachers have choices through the use of software, websites, and collaboration materials of many different types of outcomes. Students can do so much more with technology than without it.