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Helpful list of teaching/learning strategies from government website

We make simple learning tools that let you study anything, for free. Teachers (or students) can create a set of vocabulary/definitions and Quizlet generates 6 games that students can use to help memorize the vocabulary.

UDL theory (universal design for learning) can help embed a personalized approach to the instructional design process. Nice short summary of UDL starting with importance of separating goals from methods.

e-school news online journal about topics in digital education. June issue has a great article by David Gordon about UDL and personalized learning.

Kieran Egan's Learning in Depth Project page.

The story of a student labeled 'learning disabled' and how this impacted her.

This is a powerful video from CBC. It introduces the world of people within the autism spectrum disorder and provides insight into how they feel about us, our views toward them, learning, etc. Fascinating!

search by device or learning activity. This is a great resource that provides short reviews of the recommended apps with price, ease of use, and usefulness. Also provides a features comparison chart.

search by device or learning activity

How can students use tech to make thinking visible? How can we use tech to make sure every student is heard? How can we use tech for students to share what their learning with each other?

Part 1 – Making Thinking Visible: After being part of a technology infused classroom for over 15 years, I have recently come to believe something profound about teaching and learning in the t…

Post by Kelly Tenkley includes the story of a doctor who is prescribing ADHD medications to any children who are struggling academically. He feels he has no choice as society has decided it's too expensive to modify the learning environment so we have to modify the kids. The comedic take on this is hilarious but also sadly true.

One of my favourite TED talks...how marketers learned not to create the perfect Pepsi but the perfect Pepsis.

This website was recommended by Ross Powell in a presentation on Differentiated Instruction. Includes modules to learn about DI and examples of DI teaching (lessons and units) at several grade levels. DI is just one section of this website which also contains links to various subject areas.

Excellent advice for getting started building a PLN.

List of my current favourite UDL Links I just compiled while learning Symbaloo.

Before you jump on the SAMR bandwagon, give this a read. I wrote in a previous post my thoughts on how the SAMR model degrades/demeans meaningful technology based learning activities and directs teachers to think of their use of technology as insufficien…

Sky's disabilities don't stop him from doing what he loves. Sky Mundell is a young jazz pianist who is totally blind, severely deaf, has cerebral palsy and brain damage that results in some autism like behaviors. He entered the Vancouver Island's Got Talent contest (VIGT) and was declared the winner from 84 contestants. He learns a song just by listening to it once or twice and can then play it. Despite being severely deaf he has perfect pitch. I first met Sky at CNIB summer camp and still play a CD he made of himself singing songs from the 40's. Such an honour to know this young man.

Awesome video by two Biology 12 teachers in SD 63 Saanich describing their success with Flipped Classroom.

The Write Start Program is a comprehensive, activity based program in which first grade students learn handwriting and writing. In the Write Start program, occupational therapists and teachers collaborate to provide effective instruction for all students and individualized accommodations for students at risk for handwriting problems. I just love the way this approach is evidence based and collaborative.