Using+Technology+to+Affirm+Diversity+(H.A.B.)

There are many different ways in which I could use technology to affirm diversity. I personally think that it would be interesting if I could create some kind of program where my class could connect with a class in a different country via podcast. The students could make a short and simple podcast describing what they were doing in class, talk about their lives, etc. They could then exchange these podcasts a couple times a year, or so, and be able to understand a whole different culture!! Also, I think that it would be very beneficial to do multiple projects during the year where students would have to pick a specific type of diversity, and do some research about it.

They could talk about the role of women throughout history, especially in science, by going to the website [] and looking up different women on there. This site allows students to play a game by having Josie looking for her teacher that has been sent back in time, and while she is on this adventure she gets to learn about many of the important women in history. This will allow more female students to become comfortable with the idea of their role not only in science, but in every aspect of society!! Students could also study about very influential African American people throughout our history by going to []. This website allows the student to research many different aspects about the African American culture, including history, arts, culture, etc. Also, it has a child friendly site where younger students can participate in more game-like activities where they are still learning, so that they can apply the information that they have retained to a project.