by Kery
"Differentiation is the process of recognizing and providing instruction for students who learn in different ways, at different rates and who bring to school different talents and interests."
Sir Ken on Differentiation
Kery Obradovich is the math and science specialist in Northbrook/Glenview School Dtrict 30 in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, IL. As an undergraduate student at Eastern Illinois University she studied elementary education and obtained endorsements in middle school math and science. Kery earned her masters degree from the University of Illinios in Curriculum Technology Education Reform.
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Check out these books!
How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed Ability Classrooms by Carol Ann Tomlinson
The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners by Carol Ann Tomlinson
Making Differentiation a Habit by Diane Heacox
Differentiated Instruction in the Regular Classroom by Diane Heacox
Successful Teaching the Differenatiated Classroom by Carolyn Coil
Differentiation: Simplified, Realistic, and Effective by Bertie Kingore
Differentiated Instruction for K-8 Math and Science by Mary Hamm and Dennis Adams
Center for Implementing Technology in Education - Explore this site to find out about emerging practices based on the latest research, view tools to help you meet everyday educational challenges through technology, or learn how differentiating instruction through technology helps address all students' needs.
Integrating Technologies - This site introduces technologies that are both familiar and emerging and are revolutionizing the way students learn
Differentiated learning and Web 2.0 technologies -This eduwiki explores some of the links between differentiation and Web 2.0 technologies
Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction - This site links to many other sites that address different learning styles of students in your classroom with the help of technology
Differentiation is essential in ensuring that all learners are adequately challenged and make continuous progress – including gifted students. A differentiated classroom offers multiple ways for all students to access content, to process and make sense of the concepts and skills, and to develop products that demonstrate their learning (Tomlinson, 2001) at an appropriate level. Technology supports classroom strategies by creating new routes to learning, addressing multiple learning needs, and providing forums for individualized access to content. Also, 21st century learning tools offer a variety of means of expression and endless opportunities for students to collaborate with intellectual peers.
What is a 21st Century Learner?
Check out these books!
Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms by Will Richardson
Demystifying Math, Science and Technology by Dennis Adams and Mary Hamm
Growing Up Digitial The Rise of the Net Generation by Don Tapscott
Grown Up Digital: How the Net Generation is Changing Your World by Don Tapscott
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