Technology in the Classroom Supports Diverse Student Needs

1. Technology in the Classroom Supports Diverse Student Needs

2. Technology in the Classroom Supports Diverse Student Needs Are you using a research based approach to technology that supports the needs of each student in your classroom?

3. Technology in the Classroom Supports Diverse Student Needs Does your technology implementation allow you to space learning over time? Does your technology program provide for effective lesson planning?

4. Technology in the Classroom Supports Diverse Student Needs Does technology play an integral part in the learning process by making individual students aware of knowledge gaps, provide a focus on study and alert them to the key concepts? Does your technology program allow students to practice and self-quiz?

5. Technology in the Classroom Supports Diverse Student Needs Implement Programs that Space Learning Over Time • Practice Path for use as homework, lab assignments, after school or independent review • ePath Assess to create practice tests, quizzes exams, pre-tests, post-tests and exit exams • Keep on Reading! provides scaffolded instruction and controlled readability so students are reading on grade level by book’s end

6. Technology in the Classroom Supports Diverse Student Needs Use programs for effective lesson planning Use ePath Assess to find gaps in student understanding and mastery and determine what concepts and skills may need reviewed from a class or student level

7. Technology in the Classroom Supports Diverse Student Needs Use programs to assist with student understanding and accountability ePathAssess, Practice Path and Skills ePath provide student reports. Students are aware of knowledge gaps, are able to focus on future study, and are self-aware of key concepts and skills.

8. Technology in the Classroom Supports Diverse Student Needs Use programs that allows students to practice and self-quiz ePathAssess and Practice Path provides a self –quizzing opportunity for recall and guided practice based on state-standards. Keep on Reading! offers pre and post tests so students and teachers can measure progress.

9. Technology in the Classroom Supports Diverse Student Needs Technology Supports the Diverse Needs in the Classroom • Technology allows teachers to assign quizzes, homework or lab time based on individual students needs and to make adjustments in lesson plans to ensure mastery of key concepts and skills

10. Technology in the Classroom Supports Diverse Student Needs Technology Supports the Diverse Needs in the Classroom 2. Technology allows teachers to create exams for students to recall previously learned skills and space learning over time 3. Technology allows students to work at their own pace and participate in the learning process

11. Technology in the Classroom Supports Diverse Student Needs References U.S. Department of Education “Doing What Works: Researched – Based Education Practices Online” http://dww.ed.gov/topic/?T_ID=19

12. Technology in the Classroom Supports Diverse Student Needs Thank You! Lora Koontz Technology Sales Specialist (412) 418-5460 lkoontz@peoplesed.com