Surfing the Webb

Using tech to create fun, lasting learning

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Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DoK) focuses on the TYPE OF THINKING, not on the activity. It addresses COMPLEXITY of thinking, not difficulty.

Activities to work through Webb's Depth of Knowledge

• Caption This! A fun, deep-thinking Google Drawings activity
• Virtual walking tours with Google Maps and Screencastify

Tools to use for Level 1 (Recall and Reproduction)

Kahoot! (kahoot.com)

• Blog post: 5 things you might not know about Kahoot!

Quizizz (quizizz.com)

• Blog post: 14 ways to turn your classroom into a game show

Quizlet Live (quizlet.com/features/live)

• Blog post: How to start a Quizlet Live game in 60 seconds + tips and tricks 

Pear Deck (peardeck.com) and Nearpod (nearpod.com)

• Blog post: 20 ways to use Pear Deck to engage students 

Retrieval Practice (retrievalpractice.org)

• Blog post: Improve retention, re-teach less with this learning technique 

Tools to use for Level 2 (Skill/Concept)
and Level 3 (Short-Term Strategic Thinking)

Flipgrid (flipgrid.com)

• Blog post: Catch the Flipgrid Fever! 15 ways to use Flipgrid in your class 

Screencastify (screencastify.com)

• Blog post: 24 ways to create great classroom video with Screencastify 

Google Drawings (drawings.google.com)

• Blog post: The Google Drawings Manifesto for Teachers 

Tools to use for Level 4 (Extended Strategic Thinking)

Google Sites (sites.google.com)

• Blog post: New Google Sites: 10 things teachers must know 

Sway (sway.com)

• Blog post: Tech tool of the Month: Sway

Skype (skype.com / SkypeInTheClassroom.com)

• Blog post: Classroom video calls. You can do this. Here’s how 

Social media (twitter.com / facebook.com / instagram.com)

• Blog post: You doubt social media in the classroom? Let’s talk …