It was 1956 when Benjamin Bloom created this taxonomy for categorizing levels of learning and understanding. It has provided a common vocabulary and a useful The taxonomy provides a useful structure in which to categorize levels of understanding.
Bloom's work has clearly stood the test of time. Its evolution, expansions, and reinterpretations are great conversations for discussion. Take a look at Bloom then, and then lets talk lots about what learning looks like now! Here are some nuggets to help get the discussion rolling in your school:
Bloom's Original:
In 1990, a former student of Bloom, Lorin Anderson, revised Bloom's work using verbs rather than nouns to describe the categories of thinking, emphasizing the active nature of learning:
Even Bloom himself could not have imagined the he had no idea the impact and influence technology is having on the learning process. We thank smart folks like like Andrew Churches for helping us re-envision Bloom's work across a digital, global landscape with emphasis on the 21st Century Skills of collaboration, creating, and connectivity.
I was also excited to find the work of Mike Fisher, and love the way he helps us crystallize where to place many of the new technology tasks and tools fit within this long-standing hierarchical guide to teaching and learning:
Listed are several links to learn more about the revised Bloom's Taxonomy and Bloom's Digital Taxonomy:
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