Seminar: Educating About and With Technology: Empowering Indigenous Students and Communities
Program: TLSI
Subject Area: English Language Arts
Grade Level: 3rd
Year of Publication: 2025
Abstract
This curriculum unit utilizes 3D printers and pens to enhance the learning experience for 3rd-
graders with learning disabilities who are performing below grade level in reading and writing. This demands a more interactive and involved approach to learning, as the traditional teaching methods often don’t work for everyone. A multisensory approach helps these learners build the skills they need to thrive in a regular classroom setting. By tapping into different senses, we can create a richer learning experience that better supports their success.
The technology is utilized during small group instruction and one-on-one sessions in the resource room during morning pull-out periods, as well as during RTI sessions in the afternoon. The length of these pull-out sessions varies depending on the type of IEP services provided. During the RTI sessions, the primary focus of integrating technology is on writing. This approach allows students to use their output to create culturally relevant projects and teaches them how to narrate the story behind their projects through writing.