Giving Reluctant Students a Voice Reflection

This article was really interesting to read.  Like the article said, there are always certain students in a classroom that are the quiet ones, or don't feel comfortable participating in class discussions.  Allowing those students to participate in a safe, anonymous, comfortable way, makes great discussion possible within the classroom.  Technology has opened so many new doors in the classroom, one of which brings everyone together.  There is always going to be students that are uncomfortable sharing their ideas but have great ideas to bring to the table.  Through chat rooms, blogs, group chats, and other various forms of communication via new technology, classrooms are becoming more collaborative and inviting to everyone.  I think teachers, especially teaching older grades should incorporate various forms of technology into their classroom so students can be exposed to new technology, but also, so everyone feels comfortable participating.