Democratizing Technology!

   There are many effective ways to use technology in the classroom. If technology is used correctly it can be very beneficial for both the students and the teacher. Technology could be used in a lesson, for homework, or even at home as reinforcement for the students.

   Some types of technology are a n alternative way to have differentiated instruction for your lesson. For example: Lets say I am doing a history lesson. I could break up the students into group that would most benefit their learning styles. Maybe I would have one group read a passage and then as a group answer questions. Another group listen to the passages as a recording reads it to them and answer questions. Lastly, have a group on the computer have the passage in front of them but also read aloud so they can follow along, and then they type out their questions.

   Although we also need to take into account of having the children not be embarrassed about themselves. Some students who need assistive technology will refuse to have it because they feel like on outcast. A classmate of mine spoke about when they were younger they had a small earpiece and their teacher wore a microphone in class to help them hear clearer.  Although this probably helped the student a lot, they felt ostracized and refused to use it any longer.

   As a teacher that is what I would want to prevent. The classroom setting should be as comfortable and equivalent as possible; In order to have a good learning environment for the children.