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Version:1.0 StartHTML:0000000176 EndHTML:0000006120 StartFragment:0000002593 EndFragment:0000006084 SourceURL:file://localhost/Users/jeanmariegraham/Desktop/app5grahamjm// // Curriculum Associates Professional Learning: Differential Instruction // // [|http://www.curriculumassociates.com/professionaldevelopment/subjects.asp?subject=diffInstruction] // // This site begins with a basic overview of Differential Instruction, using video clips, worksheets and case studies from Topsail Elementary in North Carolina. The school was able to raise its end of course scores from 74% to 94% over the past ten years using the concept of differential learning. The object of the staff development course is to present the concept and principles of Differential Instruction, the importance of assessment and strategies and gives strategies for integrating lessons with DI. Although this site is not primarily about using technology it is a great resource support understanding of Differential Instruction. // // The other tabs on this site offers descriptions and ordering capabilities of software that can be used to assess readiness and support Language Arts and Math instruction. Some of the products are technology based, others are interest based but all support differential instruction. // Jennifer's comment: Good site: I think that this site will be beneficial to share with my peers. Using Technology to Support Diverse Learners

// [] // // Birthdays pale to this website. Providing a description of technology tools that can be used to support diverse learners and providing links to slide shows and handouts to informational websites, benefits the classroom teacher who is interested in using technology to support student learning. This site is divided into eight tabs that show technology tips on using technology already found in classrooms. Visual, audio and digital enhancements are three of the topics covered by tabs. Each tabs lead to a review of what the tool is designed to do, who it is designed to help and finally some specific technology that is available to support student learning. // //Version:1.0 StartHTML:0000000176 EndHTML:0000004641 StartFragment:0000002592 EndFragment:0000004605 SourceURL:file://localhost/Users/jeanmariegraham/Desktop/app5grahamjm Tutorials for Google Earth [] This website gives tutorials on how to use Google Earth. It offers tutorials on how to use Google Earth to apply basic navigation skills and find coordinates and locations. It also gives tutorials on how to use Google Earth in more advance ways such as video and tagging. Read Write Think: Mail Time! An Integrated Postcard and Geography Study [] This link is generated from [] an interactive website that has lesson plans, and interactive resources to support the classroom teacher. This, along with many other plans on this site would build interest and community in the classroom while working on language art skills. This particular link supports students as they learn about the parts and create a postcard that can be sent to family members or friends to create a wall of postcards from around the world.

Jennifer's comment: I love this site. I am presently teaching language arts to junior and high school students. This site makes incorporating technology so much easier. The inquiry and analysis tool teaches students to conduct research on the net, which is helpful as they work on papers.