Glossary

assistive devices--special hardware and software technologies designed for specific needs. They can help teachers to provide larger text for sight-impaired students, voice recognition for students with physical disabilities, and extra wait time, feedback, or practice for those who need it. (Egbert, 280)

culturally relevant--celebrates the lives and heritage of all students and reflects the contributions of all groups. (Egbert, 280)

differentiated instruction--way to provide enrichment for students' abilities, interests, and learning needs. In differentiated instruction, the goals and concepts are the same for all students, but the challenge varies. (Egbert, 280)

input devices--used to enter information into the computer (Egbert, 281)

output devices--display or deliver the information in a format that users can understand (Egbert, 281)

operating system (OS)--manages the rest of the software on the computer (Eg, 281)

scaffolds--structures and reinforcements that help guide learners to independent critical thinking. (Eg 281)