http://www.tltgroup.org/SEVEN/7_Diverse_Learning.htm
This website reviews how to use technology to help teach different students with diverse needs. First it discusses the use of choice for the students. The students can choose something that they may be more interested in for the creation of a webquest. “In short, the assignments encourage students to make sense of the past through the lens of their own life experiences”. Also it is possible to utilize Gardner’s multiple intelligences by offering choices of assignments based off of those intelligences. However, choosing 4 of the 8 assignments allows for a challenge. There are further examples about physical disabilities. Computers or voice-recognition software allow students with physical disabilities to complete assignments efficiently. This also can be used outside of the classroom during tests so as not to embarrass the student who is dealing with the disability.
The article seems to be somewhat useful and has examples of ways to include different objectives with different styles of learning. However, it would be interesting to know more about the diversity of the techniques for more mental disabilities. It covers important topics such as assignments that give students a choice, disabilities, providing a variety of materials, and helping students learn from their differences. It would be important for a teacher to be aware of what the article discusses, however the teacher would probably need supplemental information.
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