Tech Article

Kinglsey, Karla. (September 2007). Empower Diverse Learners with Educational Technology and Digital Media. Intervention in School and Clinic, Vol 43, p52-56

Technology has made a mark in society and is here to stay. This includes the education world. As teachers, it is our responsibility to ensure that our students are allowed the proper technology training in the classroom. This is asking a lot from the teacher too. Technology changes rapidly and it is responsibility of the teacher to continue to stay up on the latest applications and use it in the curriculum. When technology is integrated into the curriculum it “can simultaneously provide contexts for affirming diversity, facilitating problem solving and creativity, and enhancing student learning.”

This article list many ways that the teacher can use instructional media to “create opportunities for all students to become active, empowered learners.” I picked out a few that I thought could be valuable as a teacher; collaborate, use technology to communicate with parents, and integrate the technology. It is important to realize that there are others that you can gain ideas from. You can share knowledge, ask questions, and discover technology together with other educators. As a teacher, it is important to be in consistent contact with the students’ parents/caregivers. Utilizing technology can make this simple and quick. Technology can also help with grade books, lesson plans, newsletters, etc. Finally, integrating technology into the classroom is crucial. There is a point where it can be too much. It is the job of the teacher to ensure that students are allowed to learn in many different ways and with many resources. Technology is one of these resources and when integrated well into the classroom, it can be a great teaching tool.