Using Flexible Technology

I believe the most important change that can be made in the classroom is adding variety and diversity to the ways students can complete and turn in assignments.  I think that taking Multiple Intelligences into consideration, along with new forms of technology, offer students who learn differently a chance to express their skills.  All students learn differently and this is especially true for special education students.  Using Talking Text for students with specific learning disabilities, ADHD/ADD could make a huge difference in comprehension and application.  Students who dislike writing because they don't want like their handwriting or if their hand gets tired, can utilize word processors and use a plethora of tools to assist them in the writing process. 

Barriers that could halt the success of flexible technology range from lack of training to lack of funds.  There are many teachers who don't have the skills to utilize the technology that is available to them.  And without money, that technology might not even be available to students or teachers.  Lack of time could also hinder the use of technology.  Computer labs in schools are often booked and teachers often have the mind-set that technology doesn't fit into the curriculum and computers are to be used after classwork is completed.