A brief ten minute or less presentation suitable for an overview of four critical factors for optimizing the educational experience for a diverse population.

1. ED Tech
and
Diversity
A FORMULA FOR EFFECTIVE LEARNING
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2. “If we teach today
as we taught
yesterday, we rob
our children of
tomorrow.”
APOCRYPHAL:
AT TRIBUTED TO JOHN DEWEY,
DEMOCRACY AND EDUCATION, 1916.
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3. Formula for Effective Learning
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SELECT
THE
RIGHT
DIGITAL TOOLS
ENABLE
CULTURAL
UNDERSTANDING
COMMUNICATE
EFFECTIVELY
COLLABORATE
WITH PEERS
+ + +
(Cennamo et al., 2019)

4. Digital Tools
Enable educators
and students to
communicate and
collaborate across
the table or across
the world.
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5. Select
the Right Digital Tools - 1
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Sections Model
Framework for effective
selection of
instructional
technology.
(University of Texas Center for Learning Experimentation, Application, and Research, 2020)

6. Select the Right Digital Tools – 2
Sections Model
Students
Ease of use
Costs
Teaching functions
Interaction
Organizational issues
Networking
Security and privacy
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7. Enable
Cultural
Understanding
Foster interest in cultural background of students.
Facilitate versus instruct.
Celebrate linguistic diversity.
Maintain high expectations for academic performance.
Incorporate self testing.
Promote inclusiveness and respect for diversity in curriculum.
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8. Communicate
Effectively
Our world is as small or large as
we decide to make.
Understanding others is the
foundation for communication
and effective learning..
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9. Collaborate
with Peers
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Discuss
Instruction.
Technology resources used.
Effectiveness.
Generate “best practices.”
Share them electronically.
(Cennamo et al., 2019, p. 246)

10. Recap
Select the right digital tools.
Enable cultural understanding.
Communicate effectively.
Collaborate with peers.
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11. Thank You
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12. References
Bates, A. W. (2015). Teaching in a Digital Age. [Open-source e-book]. Retrieved November
12, 2020 from https://opentextbc.ca/teachinginadigitalage/part/9-pedagogical-differences-
between-media/
Brazill, S. (2020). For the Greater Good: Student Diversity and Identity in E-learning
Environments. In D. Schmidt-Crawford (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information
Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1642-1647). Online:
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved November
15, 2020 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/215941/.
Cennamo, K., Ross, J. D., & Ertmer, P. A. (2019). Technology integration for meaningful
classroom use: A standards-based approach (3rd ed.). Cengage.
Lynch, M. (2015, August 22). Six Ways Teacher Can Foster Cultural Awareness in the
Classroom. Retrieved November 9, 2020 from https://www.theedadvocate.org/6-ways-
teachers-can-foster-cultural-awareness-in-the-classroom/
University of Texas Center for Learning Experimentation, Application, and Research. (2020) .
Selecting Educational Technologies: A Checklist. Retrieved November 15, 2020 from
https://teachingcommons.unt.edu/teaching-essentials/teaching-technology/selecting-
educational-technologies-checklist
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13. Resources
ISTE. (2020). ISTE Standards for Education Leaders. Retrieved November 12, 2012 from
https://www.iste.org/standards/for-education-leaders
NewSchool Venture Funds, & Gallup Inc. (2019). Education Technology Use in Schools:
Student and Educator Perspectives. Retrieved November 14, 2020 from
http://www.newschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Gallup-Ed-Tech-Use-in-Schools-2.pdf
U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology. (2017). Reimagining the Role
of Technology in Education: 2017 National Education Technology Plan Update. Retrieved on
November 12, 2020 from https://tech.ed.gov/files/2017/01/NETP17.pdf
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14. Contact Information
ROBERT L. BAUNOCH JR.
University: Jacksonville State University
E-mail: rbaunoch@stu.jsu.edu
Cell Phone: 262-229-0275
Home: 262-376-0452
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