Section 4: Differentiating Instruction through Technology
When considering the importance of a student-centered classroom an educator must remember that “it is not about what the teacher is doing or what the teacher has done; it’s about what the students are doing and what the students can do in the future”. (Tarte, 2013) Education within school has certainly changed quickly these days. The way an educator once believed that students should be sitting quietly as the teacher stood up in front of the class gushing out information and insight for their brains to grasp is no longer the case. As we uncover the reality of the 21st century, we reveal a completely different tale. Students begin to believe that once a teacher stands in front of their class and begin to “teach” their life is accepted to quickly become uninteresting.
However the bright side is that every student is inquisitive, enthusiastic to learn, and is willing to organize everything in their power to achieve …show more content…
An educator is able to incorporate the use of a spreadsheet to monitor their lessons and the effort of each of their students. Consider if a numerous amount of students are functioning unsuccessfully within a specific content area of a course this gives the educator a visual tool that will warrant them to focus on their students needs to ensure that they employ working on those particular set of skills. Particularly technology can also offer a manner of assessing a student’s knowledge and understanding of the materials presented while continuing to evaluate the lessons within the classroom. As long as the technology is proficient in adding value to a learning experience, this set of tools will surely be a great and valuable asset throughout a
When considering the importance of a student-centered classroom an educator must remember that “it is not about what the teacher is doing or what the teacher has done; it’s about what the students are doing and what the students can do in the future”. (Tarte, 2013) Education within school has certainly changed quickly these days. The way an educator once believed that students should be sitting quietly as the teacher stood up in front of the class gushing out information and insight for their brains to grasp is no longer the case. As we uncover the reality of the 21st century, we reveal a completely different tale. Students begin to believe that once a teacher stands in front of their class and begin to “teach” their life is accepted to quickly become uninteresting.
However the bright side is that every student is inquisitive, enthusiastic to learn, and is willing to organize everything in their power to achieve …show more content…
An educator is able to incorporate the use of a spreadsheet to monitor their lessons and the effort of each of their students. Consider if a numerous amount of students are functioning unsuccessfully within a specific content area of a course this gives the educator a visual tool that will warrant them to focus on their students needs to ensure that they employ working on those particular set of skills. Particularly technology can also offer a manner of assessing a student’s knowledge and understanding of the materials presented while continuing to evaluate the lessons within the classroom. As long as the technology is proficient in adding value to a learning experience, this set of tools will surely be a great and valuable asset throughout a