II-A.
Design developmentally appropriate learning
opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies
to support the diverse needs of learners.
Evidence:
Lesson plan that offers technological based enrichment
(highlighted in red)
Critique of Lesson Plan
Reflection:
I have found that it is so important to include an enrichment section
and a remediation section on lesson plans. Teachers often teach
to the "middle" students, focus extra attention on the struggling
students, then simply pat the best students on the back for being such
fine students. It is easy to forget to push the highest achieving
students, yet it is as essential as pushing your low achievers.
The computer is an excellent resource for enrichment; for any topic, I
can find websites that address it at multiple layers. Also,
digital cameras and camcorders can serve as excellent enrichment
devices. Students can go on a hunt for whatever we are currently
studying, or record interviews with other students or teachers about
their experiences with our current topic. This type of enrichment
forces students to keep thinking about a topic beyond the level covered
in class, and encourages them to use technology in a fun and
constructive way.