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TECHNOLOGY! 

Technology is so vast and diverse. It seriously can help out anyone with anything. It can convert languages and help people with disabilities. When I was reading chapter ten, I got to the section about the online language translation services. There is one large, universal converter which is Google Translate (most popular and probably the most accurate). There are also multilingual web resources which provide material in more than one language. For instance, Wikipedia provides articles in different languages for others to have the chance to read and understand.



Differentiated instruction is also a very good educational approach. In the book, it discusses how science classes use more hands-on classwork than anything. Or listening to a podcast or doing group work. I have to agree, learning with hands-on experience is so much easier than sitting there and reading the text in a book. You can physically see the chemical reaction or whatever you are dissecting, right in front of you eyes, so it is more helpful and easier for us to understand.



Another thing I found interesting was how advanced our computer systems are. Electronic word spellers and dictionaries seriously help so much. (Right now, I use Grammarly. It checks my spelling and punctuation for me.) I use it to ensure that spelling and everything is right. Electronic word spellers are also helpful for the hearing impaired, it helps them see visually or if they are visually impaired, they can listen over the headphones to what is being said and they can learn it by hearing.

http://www.tagxedo.com/app.html

Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.

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Video games play a huge role in some children's lives and sometimes it is tough for them to engage in social activities and even do their schoolwork. Thankfully, someone wise created educational digital games for them to interact with. "Internet-based games take less time to play compared to desktop games, which require more extended time commitment by players."

The games are active and challenging which not only occupies their time so that they are not "bored", but it also educates them and helps them learn quicker.
I know that when I study on Quizlet, it helps me learn easier than just reading text out of a textbook.

Unfortunately, it irks some parents to hear the word video game because their child is constantly cooped up in their room in front of the television. "According to 2009 and 2010 data, computer and video gaming have grown to a $10.5 billion industry. Two of every three households play video games, and 25% of those game players were 18 years old and younger. (Entertainment Software Rating Board, 2010)".

Intelligent tutor systems (ITS) "are powerful new software programs that promote inquiry learning through computer responses to student actions." This system is equal to having a teacher for everyone to three students. It is extremely accurate and it helps the students stay sharp and receive teaching and progress at a similar pace as they would learning from the teacher.

When I was in elementary and middle school, there were not as many technological advances for education as there is today. When I went to observe for my hours, I noticed every student with a laptop or iPad, doing studies or flash cards or even taking their test through an application and I think that is really cool. It engages the students and it could explain a lesson easier than the teacher might be able to.

Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.