Week 3 Current Event "Technology for Different Learning Styles"

For Group 2 "The Greenfoots"

http://www.eschoolnews.com/2009/02/02/technology-empowers-differentiated-instruction/

     Here is an article about technology being used based upon the knowledge level of the students in the classroom.  According to the article this type of learning would be called "differentiated instruction".  Teachers have agreed that this learning environment is more engaging for the students, sparks their curiosity, and encourages them to become more actively involved with their own learning. Technology in differentiated instruction requires the teachers to first pre-assess their students through surveys, interviews, etc. and that leaves the students the freedom to choose their type of learning.  It had proven that differentiate instruction that offers multiple paths of learning satisfy the students' readiness level, interests, and learning profiles.
     One method the article suggested about choosing learning styles was through the tic-tac-toe board which consist of activities the students can choose from. As a result that gives the teacher options of teaching strategies upon the students' interests.  One example would be for the students to 'I-Search' to learn about earth explorers. Another technology tool would be WebQuests in which the students can work in groups to solve one single math problems posting up possible answers. The students then also learn about different subject areas. This article is a very good resource for teachers who definitely want to use technology for different learning styles.