Culturally Responsive Technology

Culturally Responsive Technology

Kaitlyn ChampagneCollege of Education Grand Canyon University Lisa Rollins EDU 524

Table of Contents

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Culturally Responsive Instructional Strategies

Culturally Responsive Adaptations to Curriculum

Technologies That Support Culturally Responsive Learning

Implementing Culturally Responsive Technology

Colleague Recommendations

References

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Culturally responsive teaching is not just about diversity. It is meeting students' needs through a unique learning experience that supports learning between home and school while valuing their voices, backgrounds, identities, and cultures (Culturally Responsive Teaching, n.d.).

Culturally Responsive Technology

Culturally Responsive Technology is using technology to meet the needs of students, connect with families, and integrate diverse perspectives into the curriculum (Curriculum Responsive Instruction through Technology, 2024).

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Culturally Responsive Instructional Strategies

Contextual Learning

Build Relationships

• Students will learn from an educator who makes them feel valued, respected, and seen for who they are.
• Building relationships helps build community within the classroom.
• Educators can get to know their students personally.

• Educators can ensure they make learning relevant to the scholar's life.
• Use and activate prior knowledge and apply skills to explore new learning content.

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Culturallly Responsive Adaptations to the Curriculum

Calling on a variety of students for Participation

Encourage Collaboration

Real-world connections are made through hands-on activities or visual aids

Calling on each student is an inclusive educational practice that engages various learners. Students are encouraged to share their thoughts and ways of solving a problem.

Teachers can adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of their students through visual aids and hands-on activities that allow for students to not only make real-world connections but also encourage a rich learning environment where the scholar is more likely to retain the information being learned.

Having curriculum-structured and nonstructured conversations between peers and educators allows scholars to feel safe and welcomed, which will allow for a more reputable learning environment.

Nearpod is one online platform that allows for virtual reality, peer collaboration, and interactive lessons through drag and drop, drawing, fill in the blank, quizzes, and gaming.

Flipgrid allows educators to play educational videos related to instructional content. Educators can then use these videos to drive discussions and reflections.

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Implementing Culturally Responsive Technology

Educators can implement culturally responsive technology into their curriculum through collaborative learning, engagement, and allowing students to voice their likes and have choices in their learning process (Maximizing Culturally Responsive Teaching with Technology in the Classroom, 2024).

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Colleague Recommendations

1. Get to know your students and their backgrounds.
2. Allow for student choice in their learning.
3. Ensure the learning environment is a judgement-free zone.
4. Assess your behaviors and stay aware of what you exhibit in front of your students.
5. Incorporate technology to allow students to engage and collaborate.
6. Set expectations for students.
7. Use technology to connect with families and keep them involved.

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References

Burnham, K. 5 (2024, July 1). Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies. Northeastern University Graduate Programs. https://graduate.northeastern.edu/resources/culturally-responsive-teaching-strategies/ Culturally Responsive Instruction through Tecnology. (2024). New York State Education Department. https://www.nysed.gov/edtech/culturally-responsive-instruction-through-technology Culturally Responsive Teaching. (n.d.) National Equity Project. https://www.nationalequityproject.org/culturally-responsive-teaching Deady, K. (2022, Dece mber 15). 5 Steps to Becoming a Culturally Responsive Teacher. Teachaway. https://www.teachaway.com/blog/5-steps-becoming-culturally-responsive-teacher Maximizing Culturally Responsive Teaching with Technology in the Classroom. (2024). Promethean. https://www.prometheanworld.com/resource-center/blogs/maximizing-culturally-responsive-teaching-with-technology-in-the-classroom/