Students can use technology to research the many historical and cultural references in Black Boy. Technology can also be used as a medium for student responses and journal entries in the form of blog posts or discussion boards. Throughout the study of the novel, students with disabilities should have the option of using dictation software for writing assignments, and text-to-speech software for reading assignments.
On Day 1 students can use blank maps from the Internet to complete their “Richard’s Relocations” maps. They have the option of completing the entire map using computer software. Also on day 1, students must consult several sources, including the Internet, to conduct research...