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What is a Digital Citizen?An excellent place to begin learning more about the roles that our students should be taking on in our digital world. Posted by Robert Agoglia (Approved Jun 27, 2008) Digital CitizenshipAn excellent place to begin learning more about the roles that our students should be taking on in our digital world. Posted by Robert Agoglia (Approved Jun 27, 2008) Teach Digital: Digital CitizenshipAn excellent place to begin learning more about the roles that our students should be taking on in our digital world.
Posted by Robert Agoglia (Approved Jun 27, 2008) Enhance Learning with Technology - Differentiating InstructionThis website discusses how differentiating instruction is an essential tool for integrating technology into classroom activities. It offers strategies and links for differentiating instruction. Posted by Susan Scott (Approved May 16, 2008) Constructivist StrategiesBook- Meeting Standards and Engaging Adolescent Minds Posted by Amy Reynolds (Approved May 14, 2008) Differentiated instruction definitionDefinition of differentiated instruction from Wikipedia Posted by Amy Reynolds (Approved May 14, 2008) Learning Styles, Modalities and StrategiesThe children in our classes are unique in their personalities, cultural experiences and values. Different students prefer different learning environments, learning modalities and they all exhibit unique strengths, talents and/or weaknesses. If we are to be successful in leading our students through the task of learning we must provide a variety of learning approaches so that these differences can be recognized and provided for in every classroom. Understanding the different ways that children learn, interact with and process information can help us modify the way we teach so that all students have an equal opportunity to succeed. Posted by James McDermott (Approved May 13, 2008) The Learning Curve: Learning ModalitiesThere are three basic modalities to process information to memory: visual (learning by seeing), auditory (learning by hearing), and kinesthetic (learning by doing). Most people have one predominant modality, but some have a balance between two or even all three. Many students are aware of their preference, which helps them approach their own learning more efficiently. Posted by James McDermott (Approved May 13, 2008) Online DI LessonsEach lesson includes text and audio instruction, examples, handouts, a reading assignment, and a lesson review with which you can assess your own learning progress. Broadband connection recommended. Approximate time to complete, including readings, downloads: 1.5 hours.
Posted by Winnie Bracco (Approved May 12, 2008) Differentiating instruction for advanced learners in the mixed-ability middle school classroomThe ability to differentiate instruction for middle school aged learners is a challenge. Responding to the diverse students needs found in inclusive, mixed-ability classrooms is particularly difficult. This digest provides an overview of some key principles for differentiating instruction, with an emphasis on the learning needs of academically advanced students. Posted by Winnie Bracco (Approved May 05, 2008) |
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