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= = toc = = = = = = = = =**Using Technology to Support Higher Order Thinking**=

 How can technology be used to support higher-order thinking? By using technology students are able to think outside of the box. The creativity level will grow and expand. The students are able to leave the classroom for a while and use their imaginations to accomplish a task that at one time done while sitting at a desk.

Give an example of a technology that supports higher-order thinking and be specific in describing HOW it supports higher-order thinking. The website Fractured Fairy Tales is aimed towards younger students, but it is a great way that they can use there imagination while writing a story. This technology allows students to think outside of the box, and explore endless ideas for studying.

= = =Using Technology to Affirm Diversity:=

How can technology be used to affirm diversity? Technology can affirm diversity by allowing students to explore websites that celebrate different cultures, and by allowing students to have the experience to many cultures is a great way to celebrate diversity. If a certain aspect of a culture could be performed in the classroom, then that would be a great way to model diversity. Overall by celebrating it and modeling it you are respecting it.

Give an example of a technology that affirms diversity and be specific in describing HOW it affirms diversity. The Google Language tool is a great technology that allows students the opportunity to potentially learn a new language. By entering a word, the google word program will translate it into any language. This is allowing students to learn a new language, and therefore learning a small part of a new culture.

= = =Using Technology to Support All Learners=

How can technology be used to address the needs of learners with special needs? Technology can be used in many ways in the classroom to help students with special needs. There are many computer systems that allow students with speech difficulties the chance to speak up in class. Every student no matter what difficulty, they should be able to learn at the same rate as a child that has no difficulties.

Give an example and explain how it would support students with special/diverse needs in your future classroom? A great example is in the program inspiration. In it there is a way that when you drag the cursor over a word it speaks back to you. This would be very helpful tool to a student that is struggling with reading. A document could be typed up and the student could be able to understand the instructions.