EDLD 5364 - Week 2 Part 1 - Blog

This week's readings highlighted the role that technology can play when it comes to diversity in the classroom. Utilizing technology allows teachers to present the information or lesson in a variety of ways in order to capitalize on many learning styles. As students learn "how they learn", they select methods of delivery that fits into their learning style. Many instructors see differentiation as another task they must add to their classroom instruction. However, often students come up with the ideas for differentiated instruction and are willing to help their instructor produce lessons that will benefit other students with similar learning styles. A wealth of lessons and websites are available to instructors who desire to weave technology seamlessly into their lessons. Along with discussing utilizing technology for all students, some of our readings illustrated research conducted for specific areas of integration. Although there were some negatives to each study, the positives of utilizing technology to enhance learning were much greater. Again, I believe it comes down to facilitating the lessons with a variety of technology choices. Our students are much more familiar and comfortable with technology than we are. They will have insight and innovative ways to work with the technology we have available if we as teachers will be willing to let them take part in the instruction process.