Excellent resources for implementing differentiated instruction-quiz to assess your knowledge of differentiation, and many tools for managing diferentiated instruction.
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PISP Website
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You are going to want to give yourself plenty of time to explore the PISP website because it is chock full of rich resources.
Begin with ME! is a project that provides a rich environment full of resources and support that allows teachers and teacher consultants to work together, share ideas, and learn new ways to help all students, including those with special needs, become better writers.
1. When appropriate technology tools and strategies are integrated into instruction, all students, including those with special needs and those at risk for academic failure will become better writers.\n\n2. Given adequate training and support, teachers can comfortably integrate technology into their writing curriculum.\n\n3. Supporting struggling students in the general education classroom can be effective and easily replicated.
istation Reading
What is istation Reading?
istation Reading is a data-driven reading intervention program for students in Pre-K through Grade 5. istation Reading promotes reading acceleration and progress through a high-interest online interactive curriculum.
Free from Microsoft Research:
Songsmith generates musical accompaniment to match a singer's voice. Just choose a musical style, sing into your PC's microphone, and Songsmith will create backing music for you. Then share your songs with your friends and family, post your songs online, or create your own music videos. (No help if you can't sing)
Free from Microsoft Research:
Songsmith generates musical accompaniment to match a singer's voice. Just choose a musical style, sing into your PC's microphone, and Songsmith will create backing music for you. Then share your songs with your friends and family, post your songs online, or create your own music videos. (No help if you can't sing)
simple voice recording
no time limit
The recording may then be shared via email, embedded on a web page, or downloaded to the QuickTime player on a computer.
Since there is no limit to the length of a recording, the potential uses of Vocaroo are also unlimited. It can be used to answer questions on a test, to tell a story, to describe how something works, to communicate via email, to recite poetry, or to sing a song
simple voice recording
no time limit
The recording may then be shared via email, embedded on a web page, or downloaded to the QuickTime player on a computer.
Since there is no limit to the length of a recording, the potential uses of Vocaroo are also unlimited. It can be used to answer questions on a test, to tell a story, to describe how something works, to communicate via email, to recite poetry, or to sing a song
Use this page to explore online resources that can help you meet the learning needs of your students.
Read the task in the blue block. Then, use the links to help you help you complete the activity.
The Resources
* Thematic Starting Points
* Educational Portals
* Search Tools
* Lesson Plans
* Subject Area Starters
The Differentiation