Differentiation through Technology

 

    The author said that both the teacher and students should have knowledge and skills to prepare them for new technologies (Roblyer & Hughes, 2019). I believe that an effective teacher should base their teaching on students’ interests. The balance is created when I can use technology if I have them. Sometimes technology can be a problem, so having a plan B can be helpful when technology is not available. Audio and visual technology help to keep my students engaged (Roblyer & Hughes, 2019). 

     But it is not something that work in one classroom, that will work in a different classroom. Computers and tablets connected with internet are important tools to have in the classroom. But there are other tools that can be helpful for teachers such as cameras, scanners, projectors, and storage devices. Another thing that I think is important is, that teachers should always try to make changes.

        At work the students have an iPad. For example, when students finish working on their reading book or math book, then then they can have 15 to 20 minutes to work on reading or math games on their iPads. They cannot use the iPad for their personal use for example.

 

 

References

Jonassen, D. (Ed.), Spector, M. (Ed.), Driscoll, M. (Ed.), Merrill, M. (Ed.), van Merrienboer, J. (Ed.), Driscoll, M. (Ed.). (2008).     

      Handbook of Research on Educational Communications and             Technology. Routledge.

Roblyer, M. & Hughes, J. (2019). Integrating 

    educational technology into teaching. New York, NY: Pearson