Differentiated+Instruction+and+Technology

In class we discuss technology resources that are helpful in addressing the needs of students with different learning styles. Many of these websites can be used to vary instruction to reach students who are visual, auditory, or kinesthetic, or as alternatives to projects.

Web Articles on Differentiated Instruction/Differentiated Learning
__**My One Great Lesson This Year**__ - [] - A teacher's perspective on student projects, differentiation, and the choices students make. Do they really need us as much as we think?

__**Differentiated Instruction Allows Students to Succeed**__ - [] - Meeting students where they are.

__**Active Learning is Key to Differentiated Learning**__ - []

__**Reflecting on Technology, Differentiated Instruction and UDL**__ - []

Sir Ken Robinson on Learning Styles
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Learning Style Quizzes - What's Your Learning Style?
Have you ever thought about what your learning style is? Maybe you should quiz your students to see where they are? Below are links to quizzes related to Multiple Intelligences and Learning Style. Try one.

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[] - Contemporary history/social science music videos for teachers.
 * ==__** Websites for Visual Learners **__== ||
 * __**Soomo Publishing -**__

__**Grapholite**__ - [] - Free online diagramming tool. Requires Microsoft Silverlight download to run. || with that term. Good for generating discussion. || [|http://www.youtube.com]‐ search for content related videos || videos over a wide range of topics from several catalogs of educational videos – requires account or site license. || viewable with teacher account. || pictures. || webpage ||
 * __**Cacoo**__ - [] - Create interactive site maps and charts online using a free account. ||
 * __**Bubbl.us**__ - [] - this interactive site allows you to brainstorm and develop graphic organizers online. They can then be saved or printed. ||
 * __**WatchKnow Classroom**__ - [|http://www.watchknow.org/Classroom.aspx#Introduction] - allows teachers to create a repository of videos for classroom use. No charge or fee - this is a free account. Worth trying! ||
 * __**Visuwords**__ ‐ [] ‐ type in a word and see associated words in a visual cluster. ||
 * __**Wordle**__ ‐ [] ‐ creates word clouds from text you provide. ||
 * __**Tag Galaxy**__ ‐ [] ‐ enter a word or term and view pictures from flickr associated
 * __**Teacher Tube –**__ [|http://www.teachertube.com] – search for content related videos or You Tube –
 * __**Discovery Education Streaming**__ ‐ []‐ download or stream
 * __**Safari Montage**__ ‐ [] ‐ same as above ||
 * __**BrainPop**__ – [|http://www.brainpop.com] – flash videos over a wide range of lessons. Some free, some
 * __**PictureHistory**__ ‐ [] ‐ view topics in history through primary resource
 * __**Use textbook websites**__ ‐ example: [] ||
 * __**Voki**__ – [|http://www.voki.com] – create a speaking avatar to deliver messages on a blog or standard
 * __**PhotoStory**__ - [] - make and create stories with photos. ||
 * __**Picasa**__ - [] - use to make web albums, photo collages, and video slide shows. ||
 * __**Animoto**__ - [] - Create video from web clips, photos and videos. ||
 * Glogster - visual blog/network ||

computer aloud. || internet connection. ||
 * == Websites for Auditory Learners == ||
 * __**Voice Thread**__‐ [|http://voicethread.com] ‐ create a video using voice, pictures, video, or recordings ||
 * __**ReadPlease 2003**__ – [] screen reader – can be used to read any text on a
 * __**Audible**__ – [|http://www.audible.com] – download and listen to bestsellers and classics of literature. Requires monthly subscription. ||
 * __**LibriVox**__ – [] ‐ library of selected titles in mp3 format. Stream readings of books across
 * __**Audacity**__ ‐ [] ‐ multi‐feature audio recorder. ||

Websites for Kinesthetic Learners - what could be more kinesthetic than hands on activities on the web or creating something using your computer.
|| no wall maps! || anything. || own classroom. || subject area. || Interactive SMART Notebook files for download and use. || [] || into a student response question slide. Utilizes multiple mouse configuration to answer questions. ||
 * __**8th Floor SMART Wiki**__ - http://8thfloorsmartwiki.wikispaces.com - This site catalogs a list of interactive websites we have found after tons of research. Sorted by subject area, these activities are great for providing hands on experiences on an IWB. ||
 * __**Spark Notes**__ ‐ [] ‐ interactive study aides over a variety of literary works. ||
 * __**Google Earth**__ ‐ [] ‐ get a hands‐on look at the geography of the earth –
 * __**Google Sketch Up**__ – [] ‐create your own 3‐d models of buildings, houses, or
 * __**Skype**__ – [|http://www.skype.com] – take a virtual field trip. Visit a museum from the comfort of your
 * __**Voice Thread‐**__ [|http://voicethread.com] – create a video using voice, pictures, video, or recordings ||
 * __**Interactives**__ ‐ [] ‐ website full of interactive activities for any
 * __**Flash Card Exchange**__ ‐ [] create, edit, print, or share flash cards. ||
 * __**Harvey’s Homepage**__ ‐ [] ‐
 * **__Use Textbook Websites__** – example:
 * __**Mouse Mischief –**__ [] ‐ turns a PowerPoint slide
 * __**Brain Savvy**__ - [] - Hands-on review game. Use the board to play or try the digital art to create a review game on your interactive whiteboard. This is a local company, so check them out. ||


 * Other Sites of Interest and Use **

Rubistar - a free tool to help teachers create quality rubrics. Many are already made and free to use. Some also have worksheets to go along with them. Big Ben's Guide to U.S. Government Kid's Biology . Com Khan Academy MIxbook.com