Tech-knowledgy and Diverse Learners
This article explains the need for more technology in the classroom and the correct ways to use technology to the fullest. It went into detail about the effects on technology on students with special needs and English Language Learners. When using technology on students, it creates a great way of covering all areas that need to be addressed. Students get a visual and can create things without having to have it physically in front of them. This will really benefit students who tend to get system overload for multiple pieces of work to do. Also, technology in mathematics can be used as a self check when completing problems so students do not have to have as much confusion in the long run. There are numerous programs out there that are advanced enough to greatly benefit an entire classroom of students will all sorts of personalities and backgrounds. The article gave many examples of what to use and when to use it along with visuals.
This article shows math in a new light and really focuses on the future of mathematics. One thing I did not like about the article was that it discussed the problems with ELL students but never went into detail or gave examples of the technology that can help the students like they did for students with disabilities. I feel that this article opened my eyes to a lot of the things schools should be using now rather than worksheets and great ways to implement them into the classroom. I feel though that this article forgets that with all of the budget cuts, some of these opportunities and programs might not be available at every school. In general, I learned the importance of technology on all students no matter what their level in school is.
Suh, J. (2010). Tech-knowledgy and diverse learners. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 15(8), Retrieved from http://my.nctm.org/eresources/view_media.asp?article_id=9197
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