When selecting the appropriate technology for our students or learning community, we must understand the population we will be serving and their learning needs and goals (Pijanowski & Lasater, 2020). For example, some items of consideration would be the technologies and funding available, the technical support we may count on, the student age group and abilities, and learning community/stakeholder priorities. In addition, your readings will address other aspects of learner needs. This assignment aims to encourage you to reflect on your learners and learning community so that you might review and choose appropriate educational technologies.
Overview In this module, you will focus on the principles and practices of culturally-responsive education, also known as multicultural education. You will learn about the major tenets of multicultural education. You will also learn about the factors and considerations in educating learners of diverse backgrounds, including culture, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and class. Finally, you will also learn how educational technology contributes to multicultural education. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to: Analyze the cultural factors surrounding technology use and its impact on education. Evaluate the effectiveness of culturally-relevant content. Apply biblical principles to culturally-relevant online education. Identify the technology resources within an organization. Be sure to complete all Introduction, Learn, and Apply items in Module 3: Week 3 – Multicultural Education by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the assigned due date. Use the Modules link on the left side of the screen at any time to view your progress in the course. Read: Gargiulo & Metcalf: Chapters 7 — 8 Read: Maloy, Verock, Edwards, & Woolf: Chapter 4 https://www.edutopia.org/article/7-things-teachers-say-create-supportive-classroom Read: Proverbs 12:1 Watch: Practical Diversity: Taking Inclusion from Theory to Practice https://youtu.be/ExcDNly1DbI?si=3Qu1lcvxBtbIpY1U INSTRUCTIONS Using the website for your district, school, or workplace as a resource, write a 2-3-page paper that provides a data-driven summary of your current learning community. Within your paper, describe: • the student demographics for your learning community • the mission statement for your organization • three to five strengths • three to five challenges • three to five opportunities surrounding your learning community • future goals and needs Include a minimum of three sources tied directly to your learning community (e.g., school/organization websites, interviews with leadership, local newspaper articles, etc.). Provide a clear picture of the students for which you will be designing your technology-driven curriculum. Include a properly-formatted title page and references page with your work. Use current APA format throughout the assignment. Reference Pijanowski, J. & Lasater, K. (2020). The case for considering intellectual virtues in educational leadership: Preparation program curriculum and pedagogy. Journal of Character Education, 16(1), p. 72-38. ISSN: 1543-1223. Note: File submissions for this assignment are restricted to .doc files. Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
