Reaching All Students in the Computer Education Classroom

Erik Amerikaner, editor

Our survey in this issue's Glencoe Technology Turning Points asks Computer Education teachers the following question: "What is the biggest challenge you face as an educator?" Your response was so unanimous that we decided to devote this issue to the challenging question that clearly concerns you most: How can I best teach students who have a diverse range of skill and ability levels? In this issue, we look to the latest information from differentiation and technology education experts to explore this key challenge.

Professional Development

Plugging into Student-to-Student Learning

The key to motivating students in the Computer Education classroom might lie in their enthusiasm for teaching each other.
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Rigor, Relevance, & Relationships

Coming to Terms with Language Diversity

Maximize the potential of ELL students in the Computer Education classroom with these five basic differentiation strategies.
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Technology Solutions

Safe Social Networking

Arm students against cyber-based dangers with information and suggestions on how to be safe on social networking sites.
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Perkins & Funding

Expand Your Students' Opportunities with Perkins Funding

Perkins Act funding can be used to enrich the opportunities available to your students, providing equipment and materials that may help more of them stay in school. The act allows grant funds to be spent on supplemental materials for career and technical education programs, such as videos and DVDs, up-to-date computer lab equipment, computer simulations, online tutorials, software, textbooks, workbooks, and other materials.
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