Guest Blog: It's Not the What. It's the Why.

Today, we have a guest blog post written by Donna Roman, EdTech Specialist in the Department of Professional Learning. In the post, she provides a tip to remember—a familiar filter if you will—when the selection of apps in today's digital classroom becomes overwhelming!

Donna writes...

It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all of the apps available. Too many choices...too many capabilities….who has the time?

Try considering why you want to use a tech tool. That narrows it down and makes it easier to manage the sea of possibilities. It also helps you differentiate in your classroom.

Let’s go back to something we all know and love—Bloom’s Taxonomy.  Below graphic is a great resource from Kathy Schrock centered around Bloom's Revised Taxonomy. Remember to always check the terms of service and CPS policy.