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A Learning Science Alternative to Bloom's Taxonomy by Brenda Sugrue

LearningGuild

There has been considerable discussion of Bloom’s Taxonomy (a classic tool for instructional design) in the last two decades. Here is an alternative that may simplify the problem of coming up with appropriate instruction and assessment.

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Weekly Bookmarks (7/31/2011)

Experiencing eLearning

Problems with Bloom’s Taxonomy. Criticism of Bloom’s Taxonomy, with two alternatives for classifying objectives. The categories or “levels” of Bloom’s taxonomy (knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation) are not supported by any research on learning.

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Tips on Creating Clear Learning Objectives

KnowledgeOne

Viewed as the backbone of many educational strategies, Bloom’s taxonomy is a teaching tool that helps you design a course based on the outcomes you want to achieve. Let’s take a look at a few tips on how we can use Bloom’s taxonomy in practice. What is Bloom’s taxonomy? Alternatives. Problematic objective.

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Alternatives to Kirkpatrick

bozarthzone

While the Kirkpatrick taxonomy is something of a sacred cow in training circles—and much credit goes to Donald Kirkpatrick for being the first to attempt to apply intentional evaluation to workplace training efforts—it is not the only approach. An alternative approach to evaluation was developed Daniel Stufflebeam. Yes, there are more.

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Sneak Peak: My Book on Gamification of Learning and Instruction

Kapp Notes

The fifth chapter looks at how gamification can be used for learning and problem-solving. The chapter also explores how game interfaces and mechanics are being used to solve difficult scientific and geo-political problems. The chapter also presents suggestions to help with the process of developing a game to solve a specific problem.

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5 common eLearning assessment mistakes (and how to fix them)

BrightCarbon

Check out the following diagram for a quick explanation of learning levels: This is a modified version of the classic Bloom’s Taxonomy as suggested by multiple-choice question expert Patti Shank in her excellent book Write Better Multiple-Choice Questions To Assess Learning. This is where subject matter knowledge is essential.

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5 Tips for Creating Engaging Test Questions with QTI Assessments

Hurix Digital

Likewise, to cater to the difficulty coefficient, educators can use their experience as well as popular frameworks such as Bloom’s taxonomy or the backward design principle to determine the level of difficulty in a test.