Technology+Integration

After watching the video, “Tech-Fueled Differentiated Instruction Engages Elementary School Students” educators are pushed into the world of possibilities brought through technology integration. It becomes evident that use of technology allows educators, at all levels, to meet the demands of each individual student. In the past, it was acceptable for teachers to gear all learning toward the “average” student, regardless of individual capability. This strategy was used in hopes of meeting the needs of the majority of student. Technology integration in the classroom on the other hand, has given educators the incredible advantage of being able to teach each student based upon their individual abilities. The video discusses how teachers now have the ability to use computer software to assess student capabilities and weaknesses. After a student has utilized the computer program, the software is able to grade and evaluate the student’s work. After determining a student’s areas for growth, educators can then implement software programs to target specific skill sets and create individual learning programs for each student. A teacher can evaluate progress daily and assign specific learning modules for every student according to the area of need for each individual. It seems that technology has taken the task of grading and evaluating and given the teacher the luxury of being able to teach. It is therefore intriguing to think of all of the possible applications for growth and advancement for students and the field of education. I would like to use technology in my classroom not only for assessments and grading, but to help students learn and achieve results based upon their individual preferences. If students can use different programs or software to engage in projects or assignments that makes the process of attaining information fun for them, I feel my students can be more successful. Students learn in different ways, some are visual learners and some are auditorial learns. If I can integrate technology into my classroom, I can implement individual learning programs based upon how each student learns best. One idea could be, letting a student choose between creating a PowerPoint presentation and creating a podcast. I want student to be able to use the mode of conveying information that is most comfortable for them, so that they become their best learners and successful. If you would like to watch the video please follow the link: [|Tech-Fueled Differentiated Instruction Engages Elementary School Student.]