TechnologyEnhanced Differentiation

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Technology-Enhanced Differentiation

• Michelle Harden
• ECE 7514
• Reflection Paper

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Research Article

• Doris Bergen
• Differentiating Curriculum with
  Technology-Enhanced Class Projects

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Authors Purpose

• To learn if differentiating instruction with the
  use of technology would benefit gifted and
  talented students.

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Results

• When students use technology to develop
  multimedia projects, classroom teachers are able
  to differentiate instruction in order to help
  students of all ability levels succeed, not only
  gifted students.
• Students are motivated and engaged in the
  learning process
• Students develop socially by working in groups

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Types Presentation Software

• Power Point
• Kidspiration
• Inspiration

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Presentation Software

• Allows students to come up with new and creative
  ways to present information instead of the
  traditional report presentations done in the past.

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Technology-Enhanced Projects

• Can be used across the curriculum
• Researching on the Internet
• Using educational software
• Scanning pictures
• Adding hyperlinks
• Adding video clips

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Examples of Projects

• Home Economics create a digital cookbook that
  includes recipes and pictures
• Science researching endangered species on the
  Internet
• Art create digital pictures of students artwork

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Benefits to Primary Grades

• Learn how to do basic operations on the computer
  such as using the
• Mouse
• Keyboard
• Monitor
• Printer
• Communicates using the correct terminology

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Benefits to Intermediate Grades

• Learn about the different input and output
  devices
• Communicates using the correct terminology
• Learns the advantages and disadvantages of using
  technology in their daily life

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ISTENETSTechnology Foundation Standards for
Students

• Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the
  nature and operation of technology systems.
• Students are proficient in the use of technology.
• Students use technology tools to enhance
  learning, increase productivity, and promote
  creativity.
• Students use productivity tools to collaborate in
  constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare
  publication, and produce other creative works.
• Students use telecommunications to collaborate,
  publish, and interact with peers, experts, and
  other audiences.
• Students use a variety of media and formats to
  communicate information and ideas effectively to
  multiple audiences.
• Students use technology resources for solving
  problems and making informed decisions.
• Students employ technology in the development of
  strategies for solving problems in the real world.

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References

• Bergen, D. (2002). Differentiating curriculum
  with technology-enhanced class projects.
  Childhood Education, 78(2), 117 118.
• Curriculum and content area standards NETS for
  students. (n.d.). Retrieved January 12, 2006,
  from http//cnets.iste.org/currstands/cstands-nets
  s.html