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Technology can be utilized throughout the curriculum to encourage creativity & critical thinking, thus increasing student achievement


Technology can be used to address all learning styles; Visual, Tactile/Kinesthetic & Auditory, thus capturing & holding student interest

More about Learning Styles can be found at the url below in a Learning Styles Chart:

http://www.chaminade.org/inspire/learnstl.htm


Graphic Organizers such as Kidspiration/Inspiration are wonderful organizational tools, especially for Visual Learners:

Inspiration Interactive On-line Demonstration:

http://www.inspiration.com/productinfo/Inspiration/interactive_demo/index.cfm


Technology tools enable students to explore/investigate topics in-depth, fostering critical thinking skills & creativity

Webquests are a great example! Career Exploration WebQuest: http://www.kn.

sbc.com/wired/fil/pages/webcareeremr.html Interactive Applets are another example. Interactive Math & Personal Finance Hotlist:

http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listmathpermr1.html


Technology can provide access to information/tools otherwise unavailable

On-line Resources for teachers & students: Teacher Resources Hotlist: http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listteachingmr2.html


Geography/Social Studies Resources:

African Geography Hotlist:

http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listafricanmr10.html

Ex. Student Regional Map of Africa Activity using Painting/Drawing


U.S. Presidential Timeline Treasure Hunt:

http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/huntuspremr.html

Ex. Student Presidential Timeline Activity using Drawing


Technology can be used to reinforce important learning concepts

Spreadsheets and formulas can be a great way to reinforce math concepts

Ex. Budget Spreadsheet Activity


There are many more examples of how technology can be used to enhance curriculum located at the following link (using the search term “darmody”):

http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/

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