Hi Carlie,
As a fellow educator, I like the point you made about learning more effective ways to
meet your students where they are in their learning. Differentiation is an essential part of
the teaching and learning process. It is through differentiation that you will be able to tap
into the specific learning needs of all students. O’Meara (2010) asserts that, a teacher
who is differentiating instruction is responsive to students and their needs as well as
their context within which students are learning. The classroom is a diverse space.
Hence, it comprises learners with multiple learning styles and needs. I also love the fact
that you emphasized the point, no matter how many different types of learners you have
in the classroom. As educators, this is paramount. We should always take our students’
learning into consideration. It shows that you care about reaching and meeting every
student’s individual learning needs. O’Meara (2010) suggests that we need to consider
meeting the needs of all learners with the understanding that all students need to
master certain facts and skills. Our students come to us with a range of learning styles,
background knowledge and experiences. Therefore, every student will learn the same
concept in different ways. It is through differentiation that we will be able to satisfy these
needs. No matter the age of our students or the subject area, differentiation is vital in
improving the learning outcomes for all students.
O’Meara, J (2010). Beyond Differentiated Instruction [eBook version]
Hi Jordyn,
While reading your post, it led me to think about my own classroom. In reflecting, I
asked myself these questions: How frequently are my students engaged using
technology in my classroom? Are they gaining enough exposure with the use of
technology to keep up in this digital-age? These questions have directed me to the
conclusion that I need to make some changes to my classroom structure to include
more use of technology. There is much to gain from the frequent incorporation of
technology in the daily classroom experience.
Certainly, as educators we know our challenges as it relates to time. It is sometime very
difficult to cover all the planned activities in a day. However, with a little more flexibility in
the schedule and integration things will improve. As asserted by Hamilton (2018)
teaching with digital tools takes longer than traditional styles of teaching, yet students
demonstrate greater recall and deeper understanding when technology is used. The
main objective of teaching is for learning to take place. To increase knowledge and
understanding of the concept.
The increased use of technology in my classroom will have a positive impact on my
young learners. Hamilton (2018) further suggests that almost any idea can be an entry
point for increasing the presence of technology in the classroom. Taking this into
consideration, I will dedicate myself to integrating more frequent use of technology in
my daily classroom teaching and learning experiences. This is necessary in
guaranteeing their success and competence in using technology to enhance learning in
this digital-age.
Hamilton, B (2018) Integrating Technology in the Classroom [second edition] Tools to
Meet the Need of Every Student. (Walden University Library)
I will have to integrate a lot more use of technology within my classroom
We are in a digital-age. The use of technology is required in every aspect of society. I
want my students to be equipped to
. To ensure my students are meeting the requirements to become successful as twentyfirst century learners,
the answer to both questions is no. I also feel as though I am not effectively catering to
my students using technology effectively in my classroom. Are my students using
The range of technological gadgets and learning platforms have developed over the
years. These gadgets come with a many educational functions..