Blog Post #D

Chapters 8 and 10 I enjoyed reading through because there are many topics that are touched on that were very informative. For chapter 8 the electronic communication between teachers and students seemed the most important. Then for chapter 10 I chose technology for diverse students, and adaptations for the classroom learning.

Chapter 8 electronic communication with teachers and students

In the beginning of  this chapter there are a few questions that make you think about the material. The two questions that helped me decide that this was a distinct concept for the chapter were "how would you describe the impact of communication technologies for teachers and students?" and "how can teachers use email or text messaging to foster information exchanges with and among students?" The first question made me think of how before technology many students and teachers could only connect during school hours. Now between homework, online discussions, and emailing they are always connected. Then thinking how can we further the communications with teachers and students. For example I've never experienced texting a teacher, recently many professors have encouraged texting to quickly answer questions about homework or anything about the course. Electronic communication is encouraging students to reach out more and connect with their teachers.

Chapter 10 technology for teaching diverse students/ DI and UDL

One thing that I never thought of before reading this chapter was how to teach all students with technology. Whether its ESC or special needs teachers can use technologies for every one to learn. It gives everyone an equal opportunity to learn in fun new ways. Which also is known as differentiated instruction. I found this section important because with education its all about keeping the students attention but teaching the right material.

 Chapter 10 adaptations for classroom learning

This is a distinct concept for the chapter because classrooms are always changing with technology. When I think back to either chalk boards white board or bulletin boards they are all mostly replaced with smart boards. One struggle teachers deal with now is adapting their classrooms to all of these changes. This chapter had a lot of vocabulary as to what minimal and high tech uses in the classroom. I created some flip cards to practice!

Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.