I have to admit before starting this blog that I don't have the required book yet. Imagine that the company I chose to buy it from shipped it 5 days after they said they would......in any case I have learned a great deal from the other reading material and discussion posts for this week.
Teaching students using technology has many benefits. In todays world using different types of technology is a skill that can't be forgotten. It starts in the classroom but will reach out further as students grow. It is important to create environments for students that are technology centered. Developing activities that allow students to use this technology is the 2nd most important thing. What good is having technology if it is not used.
Customizing activites to meet the needs of students on a group basis and an individual basis are important for tracking their progress. Using the tools we have to promote a fun and functional learning environment will only provide room for growth and success.
Measuring progress and understanding is also important in teaching technology. Students should clearly understand and be able to use technology. Using assessments through the technology they use is a great way to track this progress. We can develop activities through computer software that will provide assessments of how well they know their way around a computer etc....
The only downfall to focusing much attention on a technology driven classroom is funding. Many schools systems do not provide all that is needed for a classroom and in the SPED classrooms even less. As teachers we can't demand but we have to fight for our students to be provided with the technology needed to advance their knowledge and give them the oppurtunity to use this knowledge.
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