block1diversity

__**Activity for Using Technology to Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners**__

First the class will brainstorm a list of some of the categories and types of diversities that can be found among students in a classroom. Then, with a partner, you will select one of the types or categories. With the online resources provided, or by finding resources of your own, find at least one instructional strategy that utilizes technology to address the needs of these learners. If you finish and there's still time available, you can:
 * find another strategy for the same type,
 * find a strategy for a different type in the same category, or
 * select a new category or type and search for a strategy

Be prepared to share your findings with the class. You will report:
 * category of diversity (e.g., physical abilities)
 * type within that category (e.g., fine motor skill deficiencies)
 * a specific example of a technology usage that helps a student succeed in the classroom better than if s/he did not have that technology assistance (e.g., students can use a word processor to create reports and stories that are legible and neat where reports or stories written by hand with poor fine motor skills might be illegible or not very neat)

During the "reporting" phase, we will use Inspiration software to "take notes" on what is reported. Keep an electronic version of your notes as you will post it to the class wiki page (plus, I think you'll find your notes very helpful for your professional resources library).

If you find a particularly helpful website that you think should be added to the del.icio.us listing, please email it to dr.theresa with a brief description of its usefulness.

__**Block 1's Brainstormed List of Diversities in the Classroom**__ age SES race/variation gender --boy --girl disability --physical --mental --emotional IQ ethnicity religion family learning styles reading level physical characteristics social groupings hobbies/extra-curriculars college ambition/career plans

__**Resources for Technology to Support the Diverse Needs of Learners**__ http://del.icio.us/texastheresa/tech.assistive