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Technology in the Classroom
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Technology in the Classroom
Powerpoint adapted from Emily LeBaronSpecial Education teacherThomas Jefferson ElementaryAssistive Technology blog: lebarone.wordpress.com
Why use technology?
•AccessContent can be differentiated andpresented in multiple ways
•IndependenceStudents can learn at their ownrate and demonstrate their learningin a variety of ways using technology
“You’re not just giving them the power to access, you’re giving them the power of access.”
Madalaine Pugliese, 2011
How is technology beneficial?
Multi-modal learning
Engagement
Efficiency
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Multi-modal learning
• SeeingVisual engagement- students can see contentBeing manipulated on a smartboard, iPad, etc.
• HearingLearning is coming from multiple sources, such as audio materials, peers, and web-based resources
• DoingStudents can physically interact witha smartboard, iPad,etc.
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Engagement
Technology like the SmartBoard increase student interaction with materials, content and peers.
Easier access to tools like animated objects, sounds, links to web-based resources like Discovery Streaming, The Vault or TeacherTube all contribute to a higher level of engagement.
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Efficiency
• More tools- instruction- assessment
• More ability- to share- record- modify
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Inquiry
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Students can manipulate pictures, graphic organizers and the interactive maps just with their
finger tips allowing them to show their knowledge in a very direct way.
Educational areas for iPad use
MathematicsLanguage Arts
CommunicationOrganizationWork habits
Social and fun
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Mathematics• Discreet and immediate access to
manipulatives and tools
• Provides incentive to practice skills
• Allows independent exploration of virtual materials.
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Language Arts• Intuitive way to present information.
• Provides multiple opportunities and incentives to practice phonics skills, sentence building, mind mapping.
• Increased access to individualized literature and independent reading.
• Flash cards
• Personal whiteboards
• Reference tool
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