Diversity

Diversity

**__Students with disabilities__** Students with disabilities such as physical, mental or learning incompentencies will be able to use adaptive programs and technology that will accomodate their abilities. "Computer Technology offers students with physical disabilities expanded opportunities for educational success," (Annapolis Valley Regional School Board, ND). These students will also be grouped with other students who can assist them along with their accomodations in order to complete the assignment. The teacher will also be available to give additional assistance to disabled students.

**__Second-language Learners__** Students who are labled as second-language learnes will be able to use computer programs that will allow for the English language to be translated into their primary language. They will also be able to use audio programs which allows for them to hear words that are spoken in English. This will help them become more proficient with speaking English. Other students in the designated groups will also be available to assist these learners with problems they may have with speaking or understanding the English language.

**__Different Learning Styles__** With the understanding that students learn differently, I have adapted my lessons so that students who learn better through visual, auditory or kinesthetic styles are accomodated. The visual students are able to use the internet to see information and media that will accomodate their learning. They will also use digital graphic organizers available so that they can see the information placed in it. The auditory learners will also benefit from the internet through audio programs on the computer as well as verbally collaborating with their group members. The kinesthetic learners benefit from actually creating different aspects of the assignments that requires hands-on participation. Websites like second life will allow for kinesthetice learners to create a hands-on experience.

__**Different Intelligences**__ To accomodate students with different intelligences, each student will use their best attribute to contribute to the group assignment. Student who love to speak will be able to speak during their infomercial. Other students who love to draw can create designs through the use of technology to illuminate the posters and brochures. All students have an intelligence that allows them to use the strengths to learn. The assignment gives each student/group the flexibility and opportunity to express their intelligence in different ways.

**__Students without access to technology at home__** Students with no technology access at home will be allotted more time during class to use the computer. They will also be able to use the computer lab after school in order to access technology. Students will also be made aware of local publlic libraries that have computer and internet access to the public. Students will also be encouraged to utilize computers of relatives and friends if available.

**__Gifted students__** Gifted students will be encouraged to use their gifts to take their group to the next level. These students can add websites, wiki's, podcasts and create digital games to their PBL so that they are challenged trhoughout the project.

References:

Annapolis Valley Regional School Board. (ND). Meeting the needs of Students with Physical Disabilities. Retrieved from []