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.