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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