How could the digital technologies described in
Chapter 6 be used or adapted to address student diversity? Be specific in your
examples.
There are a variety of digital technologies mention in Chapter 6 but one that is mentioned is a microphone. A microphone is an input device that can be used for an auditory learner. Another device could be a PDA, Smart Phone or a Net book. Say for instance the teacher lets the students have access to her iPhone. Better yet there is an iPad in her classroom. Both of these things have some very useful interactive apps for kids. Since students would be using these their own, this could be a hands on activity for a hands on learner.
I didn't even think about the microphone allowing auditory learners to have an advantage, or even hearing impaired students. It would create an equal "playing field" for all students in that situation.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas, Marianna! How awesome it would be to be able to use iPads in the classroom, I can't believe how many awesome apps there are that are both fun and informative. I love that you mentioned the students could have access to the teacher's iPhone...sounds like a great way to work with what you have and allow students to learn with technology they may never have had access to before.
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