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=Using Technology to Support Higher Order Thinking= In this assignment we had to elaborate a website that uses higher order thinking.

1. How can technology be used to support higher-order thinking? Technology can be used very effectively to support higher-order thinking. Students from all ages can explore and learn new strategies by using new technology. The internet provides so much for students. They can use different websites and tools that are much different and advanced from what they are use to. This gets students attention and makes them want to learn. Technology is fun and exciting, and when used for education, it can be very successful.

2.Give an example of a technology that supports higher-order thinking and be specific in describing HOW it supports higher-order thinking. I looked at National Geographic for Kids. This website is filled with lots of fun and interesting things for students to explore. This site provides games, videos, stories, activities, etc. The games consist of many different things. There are puzzles and quizzes that grab the students attention because they are not only fun but educational. This site brings so much more than what a text book brings. This technology gives students the opportunity to explore and be create with there thinking.

=Using Technology to Affirm Diversity=

How can technology be used to affirm diversity? You can see differences in cultural backgrounds, traditions, and ways of life. Diversity is very important and technology can be used to affirm it.

Give an example of a technology that affirms diversity and be specific in describing HOW it affirms diversity. I looked at the Smithsonian African-American Heritage Tour. This website was very interesting because it was different than others. This site allowed me to set up an African American Culture Tour Itinerary. You are able to pick different people, explore different historical resources, and observe a timeline.

=Using Technology to Support All Learners= Talk about the importance of Assistive Technologies in the classroom to support learners with special needs.

How can technology be used to address the needs of learners with special needs? Technology can be used to address the needs of learners with special needs with the use of word reader. This is very helpful for students if their are visual demands for the learner.

Give an example and explain how it would support students with special/diverse needs in your future classroom? If the student is impaired, there are many different options that can be used. Technology supports these students through use of podcasts, word reader, etc. For students that are in need of diverse learning; their are many websites that can be used to teach the diversity of other cultures such as National Geographic, and even some historical websites that show the history different cultures and their way of life.