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If I use increased technology and differentiation with some students, but not with all,
are they being denied beneficial education?

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The more students engage themselves in academic activities, the more they will be successful

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Effects of technology and differentiation on student achievement.

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Marshall (2016), explains that many times that academic achievement is not being obtained due to the lack of student engagement and interest.

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"Differentiation is just one number of factors in effective instruction"
-Marshall (2016)

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It is believed that using educational technology in a smart way may even improve student performance (Burnes, Kanive & DeGrande, 2012).

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Using technology creates a more student-centered classroom and offer them the ability to explore how technology can help them become successful.

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Teachers actively influence academic achievement.

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Active learning is closely connected to student engagement; it takes place when studnets are doing meaningful activities in the classroom.

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According to Hattie (as cited in Tomlinson), "About half of students who drop out say their classes were not interesting, and about two-thirds say not one teacher cared about their success in learning at school."
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Sawang, O'Connor & Ali (year) note that technology aids in student engagement and achievement all around, but especially in those students with less ability.