With all the iPods that are out there and the power of mobile devices to differentiate instruction, I’ve been looking at various ways to incorporate more interactivity into iPod content. I started with Quizzler, a program that I really love
Differentiating instruction: a big idea?
I’ve been thinking a lot about the challenge of differentiating instruction in the current educational environment and about the potential of applying RSS technology to curriculum and learning. Imagine a system in which a variety of student data is fed
Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction
I’m in Hattiesburg, MS today at the USM Leadership Institute. We’re here talking about using technology to differentiate instruction for a wide variety of learners. The topics we’re exploring include ebooks, multimedia presentations, audio ebooks, podcasts, mini-movies, scaffolding, graphic organizers,
There's a better way
In the business world, PowerPoint has become a staple, and in some cases, overused tool. No meeting is complete without a PowerPoint presentation. One of the most appropriate uses of PowerPoint, though, may be in the classroom. Like it or
Engaging kids
A study recently published by Indiana University found that the majority of high school students surveyed were bored by school because of lack of interaction with the teachers, boring material, and lack of relvance of the material. This is appalling,
Great book
I have been reading a lot of books and research on differentiating instruction lately. Most of what I have read is interesting, but a bit academic, very oriented toward primary education, and lacking in technology-based ideas. The reason I’m interested
Differentiating instruction through mini-movies
I am more and more convinced of the potential of mini-movies to differentiate instruction by providing a variety of small mobile resources for learners to use when they need them. As posted previously, I’m experimenting with screencasting as a way
I love technology
Wow….I am really getting into the potential of video and tools like screencasting to differentiate instruction. In my own work providing professional development for teachers, I struggle with how to differentiate my workshops. In most groups, some people like the