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Using Technology in Using Technology in the Multicultural the Multicultural
ClassroomClassroomTimothy Gore
Yaw Kumi-Diaka
Barry Squire
Challenges for Teaching in the 21Challenges for Teaching in the 21stst Century Century
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You should approach teaching multiculturally as an enthusiastic learner with much to learn from students and community members who
have cultural identities different from your own.
Multicultural EducationMulticultural Education
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You must consciously think about it as you interact with students and plan lessons and
assignments.
It is no easy task to incorporate cultural knowledge throughout teaching.
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Chisholm’s Six Elementsfor Technology Integration in Multicultural Classrooms
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Inés Márquez Chisholm poses the question:
What … constitute equitable and culturally responsive strategies for
educational computer use?
What … constitute equitable and culturally responsive strategies for
educational computer use?
Chisholm’s Six ElementsChisholm’s Six Elements
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Case StudyMiddle School Classroom Technology – Broward County FloridaComponents and Utilization in a Title I School
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Silver Lakes Middle School (SLMS)Silver Lakes Middle School (SLMS)Title I school in North Lauderdale, FLEnrollment approximately 780 studentsUnderperformingHas not met AYP for 5 years
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includes Haitian, Jamaican, and
African American
includes Haitian, Jamaican, and
African American
* A portion of the black population speaks Creole.
SLMS Student PopulationSLMS Student Population
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includes Haitian, Jamaican, and
African American
includes Haitian, Jamaican, and
African American
* A portion of the black population speaks Creole.
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Typical Classroom HardwareTypical Classroom Hardware
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Teacher laptopLCD projectorCable TV access with VCR or DVD playerWireless internet routerTeams share a laptop computer cart
◦ 15-20 laptop computers
◦ Printer
Smart ClassroomsSmart Classrooms5 Smart classrooms used
by Math Department◦ Promethean board◦ Ceiling-mounted LCD
projector◦ 20 ActiVote learner
response modules◦ Teacher console
Handheld microphone Wearable microphone Sound system control Ceiling-mounted speakers DVD/VCR combo
6 “semi-Smart” classrooms used by Social Studies Department◦ Ceiling-mounted LCD
projector◦ Teacher console
Handheld microphone Wearable microphone Sound system control Ceiling-mounted speakers DVD/VCR combo
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Technology in the ClassroomTechnology in the Classroom
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Application of Chisholm’s Six ElementsApplication of Chisholm’s Six Elements
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SLMS ResponseSLMS Response
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Instituted a “Reference & Research” elective course in 2008-2009
Comprised of students who do not need remediation in either Math or Reading for FCAT
150 students participateBecame a GLIDES school in 2009
Reference & Research ElectiveReference & Research Elective
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Instruction focuses on Reference and Research learning strands in Language Arts
Project-based learning on topics of teacher’s choosing throughout the year
Students create their own content in a variety of media using technology◦ Audio◦ Video◦ Illustrations◦ Web Design◦ Blogs
◦ Podcasts◦ PowerPoint presentations◦ Brochures◦ Comics
Reference & Research ElectiveReference & Research Elective
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Student-centered◦ Goal is set by teacher◦ Student selects how or in what form the goal is reached
Cultural Relevance◦ Projects designed to take a localized approach to big questions◦ Outside speakers from diverse backgrounds engaged in
technology activities and use Teachers received additional training
◦ DETA◦ Personalized instruction from Reference & Research teachers
at Indian Ridge Middle School Reference & Research teachers get
preferential use of technology
R&R Year 1 Observations R&R Year 1 Observations
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Student unfamiliarity with some software persists◦ Skills will improve as students move through R&R courses
Budget cuts will continue to strain student ability to produce tangible artifacts ◦ Papers & brochures◦ Anything that must be published
Equitable access needs improvement◦ Currently only for high achievers◦ Solution: ELL or ESE version of the class
Bauschspies definition of “information poor” addressed, but needs further improvement◦ Technology literacy◦ Information-seeking strategies◦ Determination of information needs◦ Access to information
Strategies for Using Technology in the Classroom
Integrating SoftwareIntegrating SoftwareAcademic software can enrich the teaching and
learning processAcademic software and web applications can
significantly enhance a lesson and address the unique needs of diverse learners
Homework and PracticeHomework and PracticeEstablish and communicate a homework policyDesign homework assignments that clearly
articulate the purpose and outcomeVary the approaches to providing feedbackTechnology applications
◦ Teacher web pages (blogs/wikis)
◦ Multimedia presentations
◦ Email completed assignments to teachers
◦ Games (ex.: PowerPoint Jeopardy)
◦ Use response clickers for student feedback
Note-TakingNote-TakingVerbatim note-taking is the least effective way to
take notesNotes should be considered a work in progressNotes should be used as study guides for testsThe more notes that are taken, the betterTechnology applications
◦ Concept mapping (Inspiration/Kidspiration – brainstorming, then use Outlin option)
◦ Graphic organizers
◦ Outlining in Microsoft Word or AppleWorks
◦ PDAs
◦ Put PowerPoint slides online
Nonlinguistic RepresentationsNonlinguistic RepresentationsGraphic organizers
◦ Descriptive patterns
◦ Time-Sequence patterns
◦ Generalization/Principle patterns
◦ Concept patterns
Physical modelsGenerating mental picturesDrawing pictures and pictographsEngaging in kinesthetic activity
Nonlinguistic Representations Nonlinguistic Representations Technology applications for graphic organizers
◦ Multimedia projects using PowerPoint, Corel Presentations, and Kidpix
◦ Web pages,◦ Concept mapping with Inspiration/Kidspiration.◦ HyperStudio movies
Technology applications for other nonlinguistic representations◦ Simulation software models – CAD or bridge building◦ Flash◦ Any paint program◦ Graphing calculator◦ Digital cameras/video
Cooperative LearningCooperative Learning
Assistive & Adaptive TechnologiesTechnology used by individuals with disabilities allowing them to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible.
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Assistive Technology for Learning DisabilitiesAssistive Technology for Learning Disabilities
Students with reading difficulty can use programs such as:◦ Simon Sounds It Out
(Doc Johnson Inc)
◦ The Sound Reading CD:Teens, 20s and Beyond (Sound Reading Systems)
These programs enable students to hear whole passages that are highlighted or to click on individual words
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Simon Sounds It OutSimon Sounds It Out
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Assistive Technology for Learning DisabilitiesAssistive Technology for Learning Disabilities
Students who have difficulty writing can use programs such as Inspiration to help visualize concepts and relationships
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Dragon Naturally Speaking (Nuance) allows students to dictate their compositions
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Assistive Technology for Vision ImpairmentsAssistive Technology for Vision Impairments
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Most computer monitors can be adjusted for contrast and display size to enhance visibility
Standard zoom features are sometimes includedSpeech synthesis software can convert printed
documents into speechVoice recognition software allows users to
communicate through a microphone◦ Dragon Naturally Speaking is an
example of effective voice recognition software
Braille printers, keyboards, and refreshable Braille displays are available for blind students
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Adaptive HardwareAdaptive Hardware
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Keyboard modifications◦More space between keys
◦Larger keys
◦Keyboard overlays
◦On-screen keyboards
Adaptive HardwareAdaptive Hardware
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Pointing device alternatives◦Joystick
◦Touchscreen
◦“Sip & Puff”
◦Foot mouse
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Florida Department of Education. (2009). Florida School Indicators Report. Retrieved Apr. 13, 2009, from http://www.fldoe.org/eias/eiaspubs/fsir.asp
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ResourcesResources Ladson-Billings, G. (1995). But that's just good teaching! The case
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