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Youtube Notes. Technology and Diversity in Early Education. Twitter resources. Celebrating diversity, working together, and promoting cultural competency and awareness in the classroom. This is… Diverse experiences in the classroom are beneficial for expanding students' world views. African drumming not only brings cultural topics to life in the classroom, it improves listening skills, confidence and gets kids active! Notes on articles. Technology Integration in a Cultural Diversity Classroom.

Disclaimer: This work has been submitted by a student. This is not an example of the work produced by our Essay Writing Service. You can view samples of our professional work here. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of UK Essays. I thought and thought about several disciplines in the Social Studies area that would be interesting to use. I looked at Geography and GPS. Cultural diversity is the variety of human societies or cultures in a specific region, or in the world as a whole (Wikipedia, 2010). Technology Resources in Parker's Art Class. 5 Reasons to Incorporate Technology into Your Classroom – Capella University Blog.

Think that integrating technology into the classroom will only distract students and marginalize educators?

5 Reasons to Incorporate Technology into Your Classroom – Capella University Blog

Think again. Since students are already interested and engaged in technology, teachers can harness that attention for educational purposes. Incorporating the internet, laptops, tablets and even smartphones into the curriculum has many benefits for teachers and students alike. 1. Engages students and creates active learners. Using a computer, tablet, or other device encourages self-directed learning and creates an active participant in the learning process, rather than the passive learners found in a lecture environment. 2. No one learns in the same way or at the same pace, but technology can level-set the classroom. Ready to get started? 3. 10 Reasons Today’s Students NEED Technology in the Classroom.

Technology is everywhere--entwined in almost every part of our culture.

10 Reasons Today’s Students NEED Technology in the Classroom

It affects how we live, work, play, and most importantly learn. With mobile and other wireless devices like the IoT becoming an increasing requirement across every industry today, it only makes sense that our schools are also effectively deploying mobile technology in the classroom. However, for many schools, implementing the latest technology is a difficult strategy to navigate. There are two main reasons for this: Schools are on the fence about the use of certain mobile devices; thinking they're more a burden than a strategic learning tool. Schools want to deploy mobile devices but their WiFi networks are not capable of properly supporting the technology In both cases it's a lose lose situation for everyone involved, especially the students. To help your school confidently make the decision to embrace mobile technology in the classroom, we've put together a list of 10 reasons why it will benefit your students.

How to use technology in the art classroom. Technology in the Classroom and the Arts. Dolph Petris | October 2017.

Technology in the Classroom and the Arts

The Value of Classroom Diversity. ED TAF Patrick Kelly with students in his classroom in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo courtesy Patrick Kelly) I am in my eleventh year teaching but often find my greatest educational epiphanies as a parent. One such moment occurred last spring when my daughter’s first grade class discussed de jure racial segregation of American society during the first half of the 20th century. When she came home, she shared what she had learned and asked this poignant and powerful question, “Daddy, does that mean I couldn’t have gone to school with my best friend?” At that moment, as she contextualized the reality of segregation in her head and heart, the power of classroom diversity became crystal clear.

However, the value of diversity is currently being unrealized at a rate unseen in the last 50 years. First, as my daughter experienced, classroom diversity promotes student growth and reflection. Second, diverse classrooms play an essential role in career preparation. Classroom Diversity. Multicultural Lesson Plans. How to Bring Diversity in The Classroom. So how exactly do you bring diversity in the classroom?

How to Bring Diversity in The Classroom

Read on to learn more. Understanding Diversity Diversity encompasses the many differences present in human beings. It is a term that may hold different meanings for different people, and one which has numerous applications. In today’s schools, many different elements of diversity present themselves. In order to ensure that each student in the classroom is gaining the maximum benefit, teachers have to understand and treat each student as a unique individual. It's Okay to Be Different: Teaching Diversity With Todd Parr.

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It's Okay to Be Different: Teaching Diversity With Todd Parr

The Importance of Equity and Diversity in Art Education - For Harriet. By Wisdom Baty I believe art has a universal language of engagement, transformation, and education.

The Importance of Equity and Diversity in Art Education - For Harriet

I've come to realize through teaching and parenting that art is not only vital to the growth of young people, it is necessary. Art creates a vehicle that can change the hearts and minds of people. For as long as I can remember, visual art has always been fun and challenging; it came natural to me. It’s been my safe haven. Why wasn’t I being explicitly taught African American art heritage by my teachers? Access to instruction, access to points of view, and transparency to critically analyze these points of view are three major concerns for arts education today.