Friday, September 13, 2013

EDLD 5364 Week 3 Reflection

"In a time of greater student diversity, increased emphasis on standards and accountability challenges teachers to help all students achieve.” I would have to say this quote stood out the most to me. It is so true; the accountability that teachers now hold is at a higher level than in the past.  The students that are in our rooms today, learn much differently than students of previous eras. They communicate using technology on a daily basis, whether it is through texting or some type of mobile device app. I feel if we teach students using what they are accustomed to, then they are more likely to adapt to our teaching style and thus retain more knowledge. When classrooms don't implement what has now become everyday technology, we’re doing students a disservice.

Technology is a tool not a solution, however, it helps level the playing field in diversifying learning. Tablets, for example, have the ability to increase font size with the pinch of your fingers for students who have special needs. The higher level learners could use apps designed to reach their potential as well, while grade level students can use other apps targeted to their needs.   


Citation: Rose, D., & Meyer, A. (2002). Teaching every student in the digital age: Universal design for learning. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Available online at the Center for Applied Special Technology Web site. Chapter 6. Retrieved from http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/ideas/tes/

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