Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction
Resources
Background Information
From Edutopia:
Ten tips for Personalized Learning via Technology.
From Don Johnson:
Differentiating Instruction Using Technology
From The Apple:
Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction
Learn It In Five - A series of short videos explaining the use of Web 2.0 tools to differentiate instruction:
LCPS Software Tools
Audacity (recording software/fluency/ podcasts)
Read Write 9
Safari Montage
Google Sketch-Up (to create drawings and models)
Success Maker Enterprise
Accelerated Reader
Jing (to create screencasts)
Corel Visual Studio (TUM Machines) (to create videos)
LCPS Hardware
Digital Cameras
Flip Video Cameras
Computer Microphones
Green Screen w/ Lighting
Highlights:
Tumble Books- Read aloud at multiple interest and reading levels
World Book Discover- Read-aloud and translation capabilities, more video and easy-to-read articles.
netTrekker- Links to verified, student-friendly web sites.
Kids InfoBits - Database for early researchers: covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
Web 2.0 Tools (There are hundreds, but start with these!)
Voice Thread K-12
Animoto
Wordle
YouTube
Voki
Glogster EDU
PBWorks for Classroom Teachers
Make Beliefs Comix
Picture2Life