This document discusses using technology to improve student learning. It outlines several advantages of using technology such as accessing information online, using tools to enhance learning, and facilitating communication and collaboration. It provides examples of how technology can be used to communicate, analyze data, engage in problem solving and computational modeling. The document stresses the importance of teacher guidance and support when using technology. It also discusses how technology can accommodate students with disabilities and English language learners. Finally, it emphasizes the need for planning, infrastructure, and evaluation when integrating technology into the learning environment.

1. Using technology as a remedial resource to improve student learning: Clarissa Ann C. Cruz ED 480 Educational Technology Spring 2008

2. Advantages: -Access enormous amounts of information through the internet -Offer a wide range of tools and and processes for enhanced learning -Communication -Expansion of learning opportunities -Collaboration -Greater learning experience - And many more..

3. Overview/Examples: Communicate Effectively: Analyze and Interpret Data: Understand Computational Modeling: Manage and Prioritize Tasks: Engage in Problem Solving: Ensure Security and Safety:

4. Help and Guidance from the teacher: Teach students how to use technology properly. Practice, practice, practice.. Introduce new techniques and strategies (keep updated). Engage students in learning. State purpose and advantages.

5. Accommodations for Students with disabilities: Presenting information in multiple formats and multiple media. Offering students with multiple ways to express and demonstrate what they have learned. Providing multiple entry points to engage student interest and motivate learning. *For the most part, there are numerous technology available to cater to almost every kind of disability.

6. A new look at Technology: Technology as tutor Technology as a means to explore Technology as tools to create, compose, store, and analyze data Technology as a means to communicate

7. ESL students and Technology: Build conceptual frameworks. Teach learning strategies. Focus on reading in all classes. Give students opportunities to engage in free reading. Help students move beyond the text.

8. Advice for Teachers with ESL students: Increase strategic use of technology . Enhance LEP student orientation in content classrooms. Redefine teacher roles . Increase access and equity for LEP students.

9. Planning for the use of Technology: Specific educational goals and a vision of learning through technology Ongoing professional development Structural changes in the school day A robust technical infrastructure and technical support Ongoing evaluation

10. Conclusion: The world is changing Technology will be the center of everything Efforts in integrating technology in the learning environment Technology provides numerous advantages

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