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 * How can technology be used to support higher-order thinking?

Technology can be used to support higher-order thinking by providing challenges to the students in an environment that does not always provide such challenges. In some schools, challenging classes are not as easily accessible as in other ones. To remedy this solution, some schools have switched over into distance learning classes, which involves having a teacher and students interact through an online setting. Another technological solution to support higher thinking is online classes. By having online classes, one is able to access information and resources that one might not be able to have access to in a regular classroom setting.


 * Give an example of a technology that supports higher-order thinking and be specific in describing HOW it supports higher-order thinking.

An example of technology that supports higher order thinking is a computer. This is a standard response, but it is true. A computer can give a student the resources to work on projects, type up papers, find resources from multiple sources, and communicate with others in order to get additional help.

__Using Technology to Affirm Diversity:__

 * How can technology be used to affirm diversity?

Technology can be used to help assist with language difficulties. There are many tools available to help translate assignemtns from English to a language that a child might find easier to read.


 * Give an example of a technology that affirms diversity and be specific in describing HOW it affirms diversity.

A technology that affirms diversity is websites dedicated to helping express diversity and embrace it. There are many sites that explain cultural traditions and history of many diverse backgrounds that some students would not have access to otherwise.

__Using Technology to Support All Learners__

 * How can technology be used to address the needs of learners with special needs?
 * Technology can be used to help with many different special needs. It helps bridge the gap between students with special needs and students without. This also helps with social, physical, and mental development for special needs students.
 * Give an example and explain how it would support students with special/diverse needs in your future classroom?
 * There are tools that help students who can't speak still communicate with others. There are tools that help those with writing or physical problems be able to write. There are also tools that will help students be able to hear the teacher talking.