Tech.+Integration

Tech-Fueled Differentiated Instruction Engages Elementary School Students
====One of the most enlightening parts of the video is when one of the teachers says “actually there are probably a number of schools that have as much technology as we do; the difference is we use the technology and maximize it.” A large percentage of schools have the technology to use in the classroom, but underutilize it as a tool. I have been at metro for 3 years and have a Smartboard in almost every one of my classrooms, but only one of my instructors utilizes the resource. The video shows all the different ways a teacher can use technology in the classroom and takes in to consideration the different interest students have and apply them to their curriculum. They also use computer testing to test students in areas like math and reading which scores and places students in groups according to strengths and weaknesses.==== ====This video really opened my mind to how beneficial technology can be in the classroom when used as a tool for teaching. The younger generation is being raised on technology which will be essential for teaching them at all levels. I really like the idea of students testing on computers and the computer then taking the test information to place them in groups by what each student needs to focus on. Education should not be one size fits all learning. Every student learns in different ways and at different paces and with technology as a tool, it would help teachers teach and for students to learn more effectively. I would like to use technology to help me become a better teacher and utilize a multi-media class room, where students would learn how to use technology, but also know how to use other important resources.====