Depth of Knowledge also referred to as D.O.K., is the complexity or depth of understanding required to answer or explain an assessment related item or a classroom activity. The concept of depth of knowledge was developed through research by Norman L. Webb in the late 1990’s. Webb was a senior research scientist at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research. There are several pieces to D.O.K. First: cognitive_rigor_matrix_reading_writing Second: dok_question_stems How does this relate to Common core? Connecting the Common Core Standards with Webb’s Depth of Knowledge & Bloom’s Taxonomy From an article at Edutopia they attempt to provide some explanation and detail If … [Read more...]
Gray Matters: Too Much Screen Time Damages the Brain – in Children
Psychology Today - Neuroimaging research shows excessive screen time damages the brain > > > Source: Lin, Zhou,Lei, et al., used with permission. Red areas designate abnormal white matter in internet addicted teens >>> >>> “Taken together, [studies show] internet addiction is associated with structural and functional changes in brain regions involving emotional processing, executive attention, decision making, and cognitive control.” --research authors summarizing neuro-imaging findings in internet and gaming addiction (Lin & Zhou et al, 2012) But what about kids who aren't "addicted" per se? Addiction aside, a much broader concern that begs … [Read more...]