This is an example of a traditional lesson that I added technology to very easily. The lesson plan is in the attachments. My class went through the writing process to create their New Year's resolutions. When they finished their traditional "stepping into New Year's" bulletin board activity, we then digitally captured their voices in Audacity. Students then created their own Resolution Page in Glogster.edu.
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Interesting points. I especially like 6. DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION AS A SIGN OF DISTINGUISHED TEACHER
The 21st century is customizable. In ten years, the teacher who hasn't yet figured out how to use tech to personalize learning will be the teacher out of a job. Differentiation won't make you 'distinguished'; it'll just be a natural part of your work.