Differentiation through Technology: Resources & Strategies

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● CCSS Focus - Writing● SDAIE strategy● Teacher/student user

friendly● Adjustable settings● Individualized feedback● Home access; no email

required

● Students respond to writing prompts - ie: argumentative case within a small group.

● Collaborate with peers● Post exemplary work● Attach articles & images

http://www.recordmp3.org/

● CCSS Focus - Listening & Speaking

● SDAIE strategy● Record MP3● Saved as a web link

● Example: Student orally reads their response to a writing prompt & listens to their recording.

http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/

● CCSS Focus - Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking

● SDAIE strategy

● Virtual teacher guiding students through lessons.

http://www.calstat.org/specialEdge.html

● Free publication of the Department of Education’s Special Education Division

● Access to archived issues on website

Closure strategy: Exit Question

1. Identify a person across the room. 2. Share three ways you can utilize these

strategies during the school year. 3. Listen carefully to your partners answer(s)

and be prepared to share one of their ideas.