...How using technology in the special needs classroom can help students learn Shannen M. Brown Florida A&M University Abstract In this research paper I will be examining the best ways to use technology within the special needs classroom to enhance learning. I will be talking about the different assistive technology that can be used, and the adaptive technology that can be used which will all increase the learning ability for these students. The special needs students are sometimes left behind because of their inability to use some of the same tools as the other students, in this research paper I will examine the different technologies and how they can help special needs students. As the world is becoming more and more dependent on technology every aspect of life has to assimilate to that idea including education. Today’s students are growing up with complete knowledge on certain devices that 20 years ago teachers and parents were just getting familiar with. It almost seems as if students are born with knowledge on how to use all these new and exciting things which should make it that much easier to incorporate technology within the classroom. From computers, to smart boards and to ipads our dependence on technology is increasing, increasing at such a high rate maybe pencil and paper will be obsolete in the near future. Within the mainstream classrooms teachers have been working hard to include computer time for the students to help enhance education while some...
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...On the September 18, 2014, I visited Windy Hills Elementary School in Kearney, Nebraska. Visiting Windy Hills was a wonderful experience. Upon taking the first step in the doors of the school, I felt welcomed. The bright colors and smiling faces of the staff made the environment feel warm. During my visit, I had the opportunity to observe a speech pathologist at work. I also observed a kindergarten class. It was very interesting witnessing a teacher with a classroom of kids and also a student having one on one time with a speech pathologist. Seeing different teaching strategies combined with some of the moral dimensions gave me a new outlook on the definition of what a teacher really is. Classroom Management The organization of the classroom...
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...self-gratifying to me. I do these things as a mother and get joy from helping my children get through the educational and social obstacles they encounter daily. Teaching the young minds of our country would be a privilege and I would be honored to paving these children’s minds into our future. During the past several years I have seen so many differences in education from when I was in elementary school. The first example I can think of is parent involvement within the school. Over thirty years ago, students did not see parents involved within the school. One would only see a parent(s) when a student was in trouble due to behavior or the student needed to go home because they were ill. The involvement today is much different. Parents are encouraged to volunteer for school parties, field trips, join the PTO/PTA, help out with fundraisers, and help in the classroom. As parents are teaming up with their student’s educators, they can both assist the child to succeed in their education. Another example of some differences is the technology. Technology was something we were not used to seeing in the classroom. Teachers wrote on chalkboards to teach their lessons. Everything had to be handwritten for the students to view. In first grade, I remember playing on a big Macintosh computer to play a...
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...Integrative Design and Evaluation Jeanette Boxley American Intercontinental University Online Abstract When it comes to education and the new different type of technology that are available for use in the classroom, we as teachers must stay on top of the materials. Using these types of tools the teacher will be able to give the students the best possible education available for them. But these are only tools and teachers must be able to use them along with instructing the students on what the best way would be for each and every student in their classroom. Integrative Design and Evaluation Educational Technology Statistics Schools in 2003 did not have the computers needed to meet their student’s needs, out of all the schools in the United States the ratio of computers to students looked like this; there were 4 students for every computer. During this time frame there are only about 8% of the schools that would lend out laptops to the student body they had only about 5 computers available to lend out at that time. Also during this time frame about 10% of the public school system had some sort of hand held computer for both the students and the teachers to use during the school day (U.S. Department of Education). Out of all 50 states 48 of these included some type of technology standards in the years 2004-2005. During 2004-2005, out of the 50 states there were about 16 that offered or had some sort of charter school that were operating some type of cyber schooling...
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...Ashley Hunter Ms.Lowry Eng. 1102 1 November 2012 Technology and Teaching Styles The concept of the newer technology is to improve the work done in classrooms and to give you a faster and more efficient way to research information without putting in that much work while still putting in your own ideas and thoughts. Today’s society use technology to handicap them, even in the classroom today. My question is will the different type of teaching styles used with or without technology affect students today? I believe yes, because technology is already making students lazy with just simply listening to music, doing research and other assignments done on the computer, and incorporating computers in the classroom setting will just hinder the students in the long run when it comes to knowing the information on paper. Think quest, an organization that studies the educational system of America in the colonial and post-colonial time period and author of the article American Elementary Schools in the early 1900s says the first formal school appeared in the 1630s. Boston Latin School was opened in 1635, and is considered to be the first town-supported school with a continuous history (par.1). In the middle colonies, such as Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, education was left to the governor and church groups (par.1). The rich children in the South had tutors that were from England. It wasn't hard to become a teacher, anyone who could read or write was allowed to teach...
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...Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students * Change in Student and Teacher Roles * Increased Motivation and Self Esteem * Technical Skills * Accomplishment of More Complex Tasks * More Collaboration with Peers * Increased Use of Outside Resources * Improved Design Skills/Attention to Audience Change in Student and Teacher Roles When students are using technology as a tool or a support for communicating with others, they are in an active role rather than the passive role of recipient of information transmitted by a teacher, textbook, or broadcast. The student is actively making choices about how to generate, obtain, manipulate, or display information. Technology use allows many more students to be actively thinking about information, making choices, and executing skills than is typical in teacher-led lessons. Moreover, when technology is used as a tool to support students in performing authentic tasks, the students are in the position of defining their goals, making design decisions, and evaluating their progress. The teacher's role changes as well. The teacher is no longer the center of attention as the dispenser of information, but rather plays the role of facilitator, setting project goals and providing guidelines and resources, moving from student to student or group to group, providing suggestions and support for student activity. As students work on their technology-supported products, the teacher rotates through the room, looking...
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...Does Technology Influence Teaching Practices in the Classroom? April O. Di Benedetto, Ph.D. april.dibenedetto@stpsb.org Instructional Technology Center 2024 Livingston St. Mandeville, LA 70448 Paper presented at the National Educational Computing Conference 2005 Conference Philadelphia, PA June 29, 2005 INTRODUCTION The world is experiencing an information explosion of unprecedented proportions. Not only is the volume of new information large, but it is also growing exponentially. Rapid changes in many fields are making basic knowledge and skills obsolete. In the technological world of the 21st century, the meaning of the phrase “to know“ means more than simply having information stored in one’s memory; it means having access to information and knowing how to use it. The challenge for education is to design technologies for learning that draw both from knowledge about human cognition and from practical application of how technology can facilitate complex tasks in the workplace. “Like training wheels,” computers enable learners to do more advanced activities, and engage in more advanced thinking and problem-solving than they could without such help (Pea, 1985). In this rapidly transforming world, where employment requirements and fundamental literacy expectations are quickly changing, education must also change to meet these demands. The essence of education has been to transmit society’s cultural heritage to successive generations and to foster competencies will permit...
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...educational development of students around the world differ. From the teaching methods to the philosophies of each teacher to the needs of their students, schools have adjusted themselves to cater to the needs of their students. With the many differences in teaching and learning methods, the ongoing debate of how a student is taught and what they learn is ongoing. Still, at the core of this debate is that all parties involved agree that the primary focus is the student. This paper will illustrate the commonalities and differences between an elementary teacher from Wichita, KS and a high school biology teacher from Monroe, LA. This paper will also be supported by interviews from two teachers to help further explain the educational standards of today’s times and its effect on students. Summary From my interview with Kyle Hill, a public high school biology teacher from Monroe, LA, alongside my readings of an interview with Janice Thomas, an elementary teacher from Wichita, KS, the similarities and contrasts in the teaching and learning vary greatly. There is the obvious age gap between the two, as well as the sex of the instructor that contribute a part in the differences in the teaching. However, the commonality that all teachers share is that the focus is- and has always been- on the best needs of the children. Both teachers have their own ideas as to what the teacher’s role should be, which directly affects the student’s learning environment. Kyle Hill believes that the teacher’s...
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...Navarrete Elementary School Profile Bianca Doller Grand Canyon University: EDA 575 July 31, 2014 Navarrete Elementary School Profile Navarrete Elementary School is focused and dedicated to the growth and success of students, faculty, and community. Their philosophy is that rather than being just a school, they are a learning community and a parent friendly environment. From the front office to the PTO, Navarrete Elementary School thrives on parent involvement and support and encourages participation from the whole community. Year after year the Parent Satisfaction Survey rates one of the highest in the School District. All Navarrete teachers are highly qualified and consistently participate in professional development classes and programs to provide individualized education and enrichment for students. Training in Common Core standards and the implementation of the Accelerated Math Project, the teachers are continually learning and applying current research. Academics are supplemented with interactive activities that support programs such as, Character Counts Education and OLWEUS, a bully prevention program. The mission statement holds a powerful meaning for students at Navarrete. It states that, “Navarrete Elementary will provide a safe and nurturing environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated with respect. Navarrete will consistently strive to empower students to become positive, independent, lifelong learners and critical thinkers by having high...
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...Elementary Education Standards (1999 ed-rev. 2003) - Summary DEVELOPMENT, LEARNING AND MOTIVATION 1. Development, Learning and Motivation--Candidates know, understand, and use the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to development of children and young adolescents to construct learning opportunities that support individual students’ development, acquisition of knowledge, and motivation. CURRICULUM 2.1. English language arts—Candidates demonstrate a high level of competence in use of English language arts and they know, understand, and use concepts from reading, language and child development, to teach reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening, and thinking skills and to help students successfully apply their developing skills to many different situations, materials, and ideas; 2.2. Science—Candidates know, understand, and use fundamental concepts in the subject matter of science—including physical, life, and earth and space sciences—as well as concepts in science and technology, science in personal and social perspectives, the history and nature of science, the unifying concepts of science, and the inquiry processes scientists use in discovery of new knowledge to build a base for scientific and technological literacy; 2.3. Mathematics—Candidates know, understand, and use the major concepts, procedures, and reasoning processes of mathematics that define number systems and number sense, geometry, measurement,...
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...Jared Moody is a 2nd year 5th grade teacher who is quickly becoming a great teacher here at Enterprise Elementary. As an intern teacher, his class had the highest test results out of the entire school. He is only in his second year teaching and is teaching like a veteran teacher. He was given a tough class load this year, but he has not complained and works tirelessly to help them be successful in and out of the classroom. Jared also has a lot of the staff coming to him for answers to their questions with technology, but also with the teaching practices he uses. He constantly looks for ways to embed technology in his teaching practices to help enhance his everyday lessons. When I stop by and visit his class, they have their Chromebooks...
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...Jennifer Ince Educating Exceptional Children Grand Canyon University SPE 226 Instructor: Mike Mannelly Date: 07/10/2011 Differences among people are around us every day in our lives. Taking the time to understand individuals with uniqueness is an essential part of our own growth and development. Educators are more involved with helping students with disabilities now more than ever before. Finding the correct methods and instruction to produce a healthy learning environment, and assisting students with disabilities is a key element in classrooms today. There are many different disabilities and educating ourselves as teachers on aspects of disabilities helps us to help others. Intellectual disability is distinguished mutually by a substantial under average score on a mental or intelligence test. This score combined with restrictions of aptitude in subjects of daily life, which encompasses social and school functions, communication, and self care. Other aspects consist of partial scope to plan, solve, think abstractly, comprehend complicated thoughts, understand quickly, and gain knowledge through occurrences (How common is Intellectual Disability? ). The processing of delivering these aspects is slower than their peers with average intellect and capabilities. The varieties of this disability are categorized from mild to profound. When an individual has an intellectual disability it is not uncommon for other disabilities to be integrated with it (How common...
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...Jessica Billings EDU- 225 June 17, 2012 Unwrapping the Technology Standards Colorado Standards * Knowledge of Literacy * Knowledge of Mathematics * Knowledge of Standards and Assessment * Knowledge on Content * Knowledge of Classroom and Instructional Management * Knowledge of Individualization of Instruction * Knowledge of Technology * Democracy, Educational Governance and Careers in Teaching National Education Technology Standards for Teachers * National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers: * Facilitate and inspire learning and creativity * Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments. * Model Digital-Age Work and Learning * Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility * Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership Today computers are in every classroom. Technology has changed since 1988, going from very little to so much in a classroom. The first time I used a computer was in Elementary school. I had a lot of problem’s learning technology, even still today I do. Learning doesn’t come easy tome and although there are helpful tools, technology is not always the answer. Technology has been progressing and it changes the way we teach and learn today more than in the past. Technology is helping teachers teach our students in a whole new way. Chalkboards are leaving and dry erase or smart boards are replacing them. By the time students reach the fourth grade, most have...
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...Benefits of Learning and Technology Today, technology is a major part of life. Schools and workplaces alike are utilizing the modern forms of learning and communication to teach material and get work done. From online presentations to budding autodidacts, technology plays a major role in the school system today. It is found that over seventy-four percent of educators in the United States alone support the use of technology (Mehlinger, Powers). Projected as early as 1996, it was said that technology would reform schools for the better (Knapp, Roehrig, Glenn). And, this statement is not far from the truth. Technology has proven itself to be a growing advancement in instructional settings and for personal use, and impacts us in different ways. Various types of technology in schools have impacted students for the better by promoting personalized learning with three easy steps. The first step to incorporating technology in schools is familiarization. This step requires both the instructor and student to learn the product or software they plan to integrate into education. Familiarization may lead to using the tools the student and teacher get acquainted to, but it may also lead to ideas and new experiences that help the expanding of knowledge. This initial process has several flaws and is very likely the most time consuming. This phase contains a good bit of instructional innovation as it may start and end the integration process. Even though several students may not want to endure...
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...The Impact of Technology Mentors on Effective Technology Integration Into the Elementary Classroom by Debra Chester An Applied Dissertation Submitted to the Fischler School of Education and Human Services in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education Nova Southeastern University 2008 Approval Page This applied dissertation was submitted by Debra Chester under the direction of the persons listed below. It was submitted to the Fischler School of Education and Human Services and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education at Nova Southeastern University. Deeb Paul Kitchen, EdD Committee Chair Date Patricia Heiselberg, EdD Committee Member Date Maryellen Maher, PhD Executive Dean for Research and Evaluation Date ii Abstract The Impact of Technology Mentors on Effective Technology Integration Into the Elementary Classroom. Chester, Debra, 2008: Applied Dissertation, Nova Southeastern University, Fischler School of Education and Human Services. Technology Integration/Educational Technology/Teacher Training/Professional Development/ Mentoring The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of mentors to increase the integration of technology, to provide teachers with skills, and to investigate the most effective strategies. Three research questions guided the study: 1. Will the utilization of technology mentors provide teachers with the skills needed to effectively...
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