Differentiate+Using+Tech

= Differentiate Using Technology  =

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//Great article about using technology to meet the diverse needs of learners//

= How Web 2.0- video tools differentiates: =

Video is a rich medium, combining sound and motion with a point of view. Video clips are better than still images at conveying processes and can be played while on the Internet, or downloaded and pasted into applications. Let's engage our visual learners!


 * Promote high level thinking and reach multiple intelligences by
 * Scholars acting out what is happening in the video
 * Scholars summarizing the content in the video by creating a flow map or a movie board
 * Scholars drawing a picture to go with content
 * Scholars writing/giving commentary while video is muted

= How Web 2.0 - presentation tools differentiates: =

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 * Promote high level thinking and reach multiple intelligences by
 * Scholars working cooperatively to create a Glog or Prezi
 * Scholars mind mapping while Word Sifting
 * Scholars seeing/creating a visual associated with a topic using Tagxedo/Wordle

= How digital text differentiates: (online books) =


 * Those who have trouble reading standard print from books
 * Those who need additional information or support placed immediately near the relevant text.
 * Those who could benefit manipulating or interacting with the text.

Technology is also an excellent platform for cooperative learning.
 * Technology can help you tailor instruction to meet the needs of all students by allowing changes to: **
 * content
 * channels of input, and
 * means of output.

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