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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. The one I've chosen was called [|Fractured Fairy Tales]. This site was used for younger students on classic fairy tales and allows them to have their own twist to it.

1. How can technology be used to support higher-order thinking? This technology allows students to think outside the box. In higher-order thinking we give opportunities for students to go beyond what the classroom allows them to do, and be able to explore the ideas they have.

2.Give an example of a technology that supports higher-order thinking and be specific in describing HOW it supports higher-order thinking. I checked out the website called Fractured Fairy Tales. This site i s a way of using imagination for students who like making or creative stories, and with this site they are able to create new twists on their favorite fairy tales. This technology gives students the opportunity to use their minds and put in a fast pace thinking methods with allowing them to explore endless ideas on any type of story.

=**Using Technology to Affirm Diversity**=

How can technology be used to affirm diversity? You affirm diversity by being able to model it, which can mean by showing others how diversity is through visual aspects. Another way is by celebrating diversity, you can do this by having a day set aside for each culture and learn something new that day about it. Lastly and most importantly, you must always respect culture. .

Give an example of a technology that affirms diversity and be specific in describing HOW it affirms diversity. I've visited a site called [|African American World] and while i visited this site i was able to look up many educational facts throughout the timeline of African Americans struggle. Using this site I was able to follow the important dates about an area of diversity. It helps show people a piece of their culture and how the overcame many struggles. Another thing that affirms diversity is how this site provides educational meanings.

=Using Technology to Support All Learners=

How can technology be used to address the needs of learners with special needs? There are a lot of new and advanced technology that help students who learn a bit slower than others find a new way of learning like the rest of us. There are computers that can read out loud for students, and even special keyboards.

Give an example and explain how it would support students with special/diverse needs in your future classroom? One example would be using certain documents that allow you to have them speak to you back. Any time you move your cursor over a word, the computer would speak back the word for a person who has a hard time reading the words. They have options for the certain voice you want to hear that makes the person more comfortable to follow along.