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Accommodating Through TechnologyDerek CzysconMike SchmidtLindsey Morley
TopicTechnology can be used to find effective ways to modify and accommodate lessons for all students.
Rationale Technology keeps students interested in the lessons.Technology provides an alternative way of learning through the visual, auditory, and tactile/kinesthetic modalities.Technology provides a way to differentiate instruction.
ThesisWe can use technology to modify lesson plans to ensure academic success.
Technology in MathCalculatorsSmart BoardsComputer Programs
Technology in MathCalculators
Used to check workUsed to help compute problems once the students understand and can correctly do problems without the calculatorMakes doing math faster
Technology in MathSmart Boards
Makes math interesting to studentsMakes math interactive and hands onMakes it easy to show students how problems can relate to real life context
Technology in MathComputers
Make learning math interestingGive students another way to learn math if they don’t understand ways that the teacher explainsGood for visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learnersA way to differentiate instruction
Technology in MathComputer Programs
Number MunchersFree internet sites
Math PlaygroundGeometers Sketch
Technology in Language Arts
Vocabularyo Online matching games (picture use
great for ELL)• http://www.vocabulary.co.il/games2/matchgame/match.phpParts of speech – example: adjectiveshttp://www.quia.com/cm/16189.html?AP_rand=668124221 Unit word searchhttp://www.vocabulary.co.il/games2/wsearch/wsearch.php
Students become more interested in the content of the unit when using interactive content in computer gamesTechnology offers new ways for students to learn by engaging them in the content
Chapter books – class reading timeo Use of video/movie after finishing the book
in class• Use of computers in the computer lab to
type up book reviews• Use of discussion boards – post questions
and have students respond individually to build off of each others ideas
Computer labo Use of headphones to increase volume for
students who may have trouble hearing during audio clips
o Enlarging text on computer screens during typing activities
Use of Dreamweavero Teachers can use this to create their own
specialized programs and websites for their students to use
o These websites can be altered to suit the content of the unit the class is in
Special EducationThe following activities will take place in a resource room and incorporate accommodations for replacement math and replacement language arts instruction.
Replacement MathUse of smart boards and overheads
Allows for interactive lessonsEnlargement of information presented (great for those with vision impairments.)
Calculators Computers
Interactive math gamesPresentations can be made on the computer
FM HookupUsed to amplify voice for those with hearing impairments Connects directly to the student’s hearing aide
Replacement Language Arts
Use of VideoShow a video clip to the classWatching a movie that coincides with a bookHaving the students make their own videos
Use of AudioRead along tapes
Smart Boards and overheads Interactive class discussions
ComputersEdmark Reading programActivities and games
FM Hookup
Assessing a Student Through Technology
Can be used for both formal and informal assessmentsInteractive computer programs
Edmark Reading programSight word recognition and interactive activitiesGives teacher progress reports
Math games done on the computerOnline activities (can be done in the computer lab)
Assessments Continued Demonstrating understanding through technology
Involvement in class discussions Using the smart boardDiscussion of video clipsAnswering questions in class discussion Demonstrating understanding with technology
Online QuizzesOnline discussion boards
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Using Technology for Accommodations During Standardized Testing
Some IEP’s state that students need accommodations when taking a standardized test.These accommodations will sometimes require technology
FM connection for those with hearing impairments. Having text enlarged for those with vision impairments.Technology use for those with physical impairments.
Low fine motor skills
SummaryBloom’s TaxonomyWhy technology worksMath accommodationsLanguage Arts accommodationsSpecial Education
RationaleTechnology keeps students interested in the lessons.Provides an alternative way of learning through the visual, auditory, and tactile/kinesthetic modalities.Provides a way to differentiate instruction.
Closing RemarksWe can use technology to modify lesson plans to ensure academic success.