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**Standard 3** ** Teachers understand that children learn differently. ** The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities. Evidence 1: media type="file" key="Word Movie.wmv" width="84" height="84" Word Movie

Rationale 1: The purpose of the multimedia presentation was to assist students with using computers. The socioeconomic status of the students in my class limits their access to computers outside of the classroom setting. As a result, their experience with using computers is incredibly limited. As their teacher, there are multiple projects I would like to do using computers, however their lack of experience makes it very difficult.

Additionally, I have found it difficult to verbally teach students how to do certain things as many of my students struggle with verbal processing. Therefore, I created the multimedia presentation as a way to teach my students how to access Microsoft Word. The presentation incorporates both verbal cues and visual cues. The students are able to watch me find Word on the computer while hearing the instructions as it is being done. It has provided them with a consistent model of what they need to do. As a teacher, I have found that this method has worked amazingly with my special needs students as well as my lower students. It incorporates multiple learning styles that are present within my classroom. In the future, I plan to use this method to help students with other technology-related skills as they are necessary 21st century skills students will need in the future.

KSD 3.K.1 The teacher understands and can identify differences in approaches to learning and performance, including different learning styles, multiple intelligences, and performance modes, and can design instruction that helps use students’ strengths as the basis for growth. In reflecting on my students—their strengths, weaknesses, and background knowledge—I found that the majority of my students did not have the necessary background knowledge to use a computer properly. I also know that many of my students struggle with processing verbal directions without an additional visual cue. The multimedia presentation incorporated what I know about my students in order to best meet their needs. 3.S.1 The teacher identifies and designs instruction appropriate to students’ stages of development, learning styles, strengths, and needs. The understanding of my students’ background and experiences, as well as their learning styles, enabled me to create a presentation that targeted what they needed as learners in order to be successful. 3.D.3 The teacher respects students as individuals with differing personal and family backgrounds and various skills, talents, and interests. The primary purpose of creating this presentation was to provide students with the background knowledge they lacked. I understand that the family backgrounds of my students does not provide the experiences necessary to utilize computers comfortably. It is my job as their teacher, therefore, to provide them with the introduction, experience, and practicing using computers to prepare them for the future.