Using Bloom's Taxonomy To Assess Social Media Assignments

This paper argues that by linking social media assignments to particular levels of Bloom's Taxonomy, instructors can more easily and straightforwardly assess assignments. Much confusion exists over how to best incorporate these tools, and further, how to properly assess student performance rela...

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Published inJournal of interdisciplinary studies in education Vol. 3; no. 1; p. 50
Main Author IV, JJ Sylvia
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Jonesboro Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education 01.07.2014
Subjects
Cognitive Style
College Instruction
Educational Environment
Educational Objectives
Educational technology
Learning Processes
Social Media
Social networks
Taxonomy
Teaching Methods
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Summary:This paper argues that by linking social media assignments to particular levels of Bloom's Taxonomy, instructors can more easily and straightforwardly assess assignments. Much confusion exists over how to best incorporate these tools, and further, how to properly assess student performance related to social media. Often social media is used simply as an additional and optional channel of communication, rather than as an inherent part of a graded assignment, due in part to the difficulties of assessment. Using social media effectively and collaboratively is an important aspect of literacy in the 21st century; it is therefore important to move beyond merely incorporating the tools, but also assessing the use of the tools.
ISSN:2166-2681