Maja Vičič Krabonja in Majda Poš Vrabl, Srednja ekonomska šola Maribor
When using modern tehnology, teachers should be aware of the fact, that it should support learning activities, teaching and learning process. According to revised Bloom taxonomy we are targeting at analysing, evaluating and creating. All three of them can be reached if leaving the possibility for choosing the right tool for given task to students themselves, especially when working in team. This kind of learning opportunities also enable developing digital literacy, which includes independent searching, evaluating, using, sharing and creating digital content; collaboration, communication and problem solving using digital tehnology. Teachers task is to create learning activities that will enable developing this skills. We are going to present a tested solution that encourages students to set criteria, which will enable them to choose the right tool, compare it to other and reason their choice. At the same time students will be aware of the limitations and shortcommings of the chosen tool. Within the concept of formative assessment we allow students the possibility to make mistakes and to change their choices, according to their experiences, self-reflection and teachers / students feedback. Also the teachers are having problems choosing the appropriate tool consistent with learning objectives and planned activities, so basic principles of tool selection will be shown, using simple decision model which follows five simple questions: • What are students needs (and skills) regarding their prior knowledge, level of digital literacy, personal interests? • What are specific learning objectives and intended outcomes? • What learning activities are we planning? • How is the chosen activity aligned with skills, mindsets, and beliefs of the learning community (school)? • Is the tool compatible with the tehnology and infastructure that we are already using? Only the teachers, able to choose apropriate tool for planned activities and objectives, will be able to develope this skill with their students.
