Using Technology as a Using Technology as a Remedial Resource to Remedial Resource to

Improve Student LearningImprove Student Learning

Walt MendezWalt Mendez

ED480 ED480

Fall 2009Fall 2009

Technology is supposed to helpTechnology is supposed to help

The main reason why we invent The main reason why we invent technologytechnology

It helps:It helps:

Gain deeper Gain deeper understanding of understanding of conceptsconcepts

Improves thinkingImproves thinking Problem solving Problem solving

practicepractice Meet standardsMeet standards Give resourcesGive resources Students with Students with

disabilitiesdisabilities ESL studentsESL students

3 ways students learn from 3 ways students learn from technologytechnology

Learning about technologyLearning about technology Learning from technologyLearning from technology Learning with technologyLearning with technology

Learning about TechnologyLearning about Technology

Rehearse technology literacyRehearse technology literacy Familiarize themselves with working Familiarize themselves with working

with new technologywith new technology All contributing to higher learning.All contributing to higher learning.

Learning from technologyLearning from technology

Using software that practice skillsUsing software that practice skills Providing visualsProviding visuals tutorialstutorials

Help students with disabilitiesHelp students with disabilities

Providing them with Providing them with Assistive technology Assistive technology

CommunicationCommunication Encourages Encourages

participationparticipation

How do I Start?How do I Start?

Start with yourselfStart with yourself Get the students involvedGet the students involved Have them work teach each otherHave them work teach each other Get Get online helponline help

ResourcesResources

http://http://www.brainpop.comwww.brainpop.com// http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te800.htmhttp://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te800.htm http://www.bridges-canada.com/UI/home.aspxhttp://www.bridges-canada.com/UI/home.aspx http://www.wtvi.com/TEKS/http://www.wtvi.com/TEKS/ http://www.slideshare.net/clarecruz/using-technology-as-a-remedial-resource-to-improvehttp://www.slideshare.net/clarecruz/using-technology-as-a-remedial-resource-to-improve