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= = =Using Technology to Support Higher Order Thinking=


 * How can technology be used to support higher-order thinking?
 * Many technologies that also support higher-order thinking are fun games that students can play. A student logs on and starts playing a game in which they believe there is no learning going on. Instead they believe they are just having a fun time on the computer or other technology device. In reality, there is a great deal of learning going on in these games, and often times one purpose is simply to keep the minds active of youngsters. Most people, especially children, learn best when they are having fun and do not necessarily know they are directly learning.


 * Give an example of a technology that supoprts higher-order thinking and be specific in describing HOW it supports higher-order thinking.
 * The "Where is Carmen SanDiego" games are a great example of a technology that supports higher-order thinking. There are many aspects of learning that go into playing this game, but at the same time it is not apparent, so children do not necessarily think they are learning. The most prevalent subject being learned while playing this game is geography, but brought about in a fun and exciting way.

=Using Technology to Affirm Diversity=


 * How can technology be used to affirm diversity?
 * Many technologies can provide examples of diversity not otherwise known by students. When in their own classroom, students might not have their eyes open to diversity. However with the use of technology, they will be able to see the diversity that is in the world around them.


 * Give an example of a technology that affirms diversity and be specific in describing HOW it affirms diversity.
 * The "Where is Carmen SanDiego" games are an example of a technology that affirms diversity. In these games, students are looking for her throughout the country or even the world. They travel to different locations to look for clues to her whereabouts. When students travel to the different countries, the people met say hello in different ways, so it shows students that not everybody speaks the same way they do.

=Using Technology to Support All Learners=


 * How can technology be used to address the needs of learners with special needs?
 * There are many technologies that can assist students with special needs. It can help these students get to the same educational level that other students are at in their classroom. Not only can technology help them learn what they need to learn, it can also give them the confidence needed to feel comfortable in their learning community.


 * Give an example and explain how it would support students with special/diverse needs in your future classroom?
 * Students that have difficulties speaking can be given a device in which they type their response and it says aloud what they student just typed. This will allow the student to have their opinions heard.