Reflecting on all things abbreviated...BM, IPM, SIM, PM...

There are many different technologies that are aligned with these four models. For the behavioral model, it deals with more direct learning and instruction. The teacher usually teaches a concept, then gives examples for the students to make an appropriate and cognitive connection. Critical thinking and interpersonal skills are used by students when the BM is presented. IPM is the opposite of BM because it deals with indirect teaching techniques. Students inquire and learn by doing. Allowing the students to learn at a cognitive level is the main component of the IPM model. WebQuests can be a great and wonderful tool for students to do when focusing on the IPM. Here they can explore links and navigate other sites to think at higher levels. The SI is a great way for students to interact and practice social skills. Societal activities that will make them socially acceptable and knowledgeable are wonderful things to do in a classroom. For instance, Student Government, practicing proper interviewing skills, and/or how to interact with another individual in society. The final model is known as the PM. This is where students independently study, analyze, and reflect on information and use their knowledge for cognitive opinions. Self concepts are used. A great way to focus on this skill could be to do an "about me" mind map on inspiration. This allows students to focus on themselves and list components of their life they feel comfortable about and are proud of.
I think the BM is overused and used the most in schools because it is the most common form of instruction used by teachers-direct instruction. It also deals with computer-assisted instruction rather than having students mastering the skills they need to know to use it independently. The IPM and SM are all models that teachers, especially older and less computer savvy ones, consist of using computers to students advantage. To instruct computer generated instruction, teachers have to be the ones knowledgeable about different kinds of assignments and instruction to have students work successfully and independently at a higher level. All types of learning, such as indirect, direct, inductive, deductive, experiential, interactive, social, and the rest are all different ways these four models are related with both Web 1.0 and 2.0 features. This is a computer savvy generation and the BM, IPM, SIM, and PM, are all used effectively on the computer by many different teachers and students. Computers are a source of many different types and ways for learning, and with the great Web 2.0 features of this generation, students now have the ability to be more creative, stimulated, involved, and interactive with learning.
To diversify pedagogy to enhance my teaching with technology, both the IP and SI models are great ways to incorporate technology. WebQuests, Web Bits, and WIP are all great online tools to use with students. When I know and learn how to use these advances in my classroom, I have the ability for my students to work at higher levels and use different uses of the classroom environment to learn. It diversifies my pedagogy because when I involve technology; I am not boring my students with the everyday monotonous teaching to the text instruction. When students learn a different form and method of instruction, I am learning as well. As a result, we are learning as a class, together and are using social interaction, and cooperative learning skills; some that were never used or addressed before.