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Tracy gave an amazing talk on the importance of using technology to ensure that all students are able to participate in learning. I believe that every student should have access to adequate technology for whatever their learning needs may be. Just because a student requires the use of technology or other support systems does not mean that inclusivity should be negatively affected. In fact, technology can allow those students to be included more easily!

Students can be supported in the classroom using technology in a number of ways. First, allowing students to participate in classes from home if that is required. Second, allowing students to record or translate their thoughts rather than speaking or writing. Finally, students can create their own unique ways of providing evidence of learning and for submitting assignments.

I plan to include technology in my future classrooms and I want to ensure that students are being properly supported. I can do this by reading an IEP (if available), asking the family, asking the student, or by asking other students. It is important to know what resources I will have available to me and my students and I need to be aware of how my methods of assessment will impact those with disabilities.