Differentiating Instruction with Technology in K-5 Classrooms (Paperback)

by Grace Smith (Author), Stephanie Throne (Author) "The purpose of Differentiating Instruction with Technology in K-5 Classrooms is to help you strengthen your teaching skills by adding technology tools to differentiated instructional..." (more)
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Harness the 'power of two': Differentiated instruction plus technology equals a better learning environment for diverse students.

Differentiating Instruction with Technology in K-5 Classrooms helps today's educators understand how to immediately use technology as a tool to differentiate instruction. The authors provide a variety of practical instructional strategies to accommodate a broad range of learning styles, abilities, and curriculum content. Creative, ready-to-use lessons mapped to curriculum content standards, activities, and templates allow teachers to kick-start their use of technology in differentiating instruction.

Learn how to use technology to differentiate by student interest, readiness, ability, learning profile, content, process, and product. A chapter dedicated to applying technology to specific subjects--art, music, physical education, and foreign language--rounds out the instruction-specific content. The final two chapters focus on using technology to assess student learning and manage the differentiated classroom.

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National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers: Second Edition - ISBN 1564842436
IT's Elementary!: Integrating Technology in the Primary Grades - ISBN 1564842282

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy and leadership for innovation. ISTE is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), and ISTE's annual conference (formerly known as the National Educational Computing Conference, or NECC), ISTE represents more than 100,000 professionals worldwide. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of transforming education.

Some of the areas in which we publish are:
-Web. 2.0 in the classroom-RSS, podcasts, and more
-National Educational Technology Standards (NETS)
-Professional development for educators and administrators
-Integrating technology into the classroom and curriculum
-Safe practices for the Internet and technology
-Educational technology for parents

About the Author
Grace E. Smith received a Ph.D. in Instructional (Educational) Technology from Wayne State University. Her experience includes 10 years as a teacher and reading specialist in public and private schools and eight years as a technology curriculum coordinator for a school district of 10,000 students. She has also worked as the director of continuing professional education at a business college, as an educational consultant, and as an adjunct professor at two universities, where she taught writing and technology courses.

Stephanie Throne received a Ph.D. in Spanish Literature from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. She has extensive experience in developing online educational materials and at one point was the first instructor at her institution to offer online foreign language classes. Assignments necessitating the use of technology have always played an important role in all of her classes. She currently works as an independent contractor for adult, high school, elementary and preschool Spanish classes and as a private tutor for students of college level Spanish, elementary reading, and math.

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: International Society for Technology in Education (October 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564842339
• ISBN-13: 978-1564842336
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #296,245 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Differentiation in Technology, November 30, 2007

By	Sandra (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews

Differentiating Instruction with Technology in K-5 Classrooms is an inclusive resource that summarizes best practice principles. It begins with an overview of differentiated instruction, which is helpful to anyone who is striving to address diverse student needs. A table in the first chapter lists nine categories of instructional strategies that are most likely to boost student achievement and technology product suggestions are included for each. Differentiation by interest, readiness, learning profile, content, process, and product are included, with special focus upon multiple intelligences, student engagement strategies, R.A.F.T., I-Searches, WebQuests, and portfolios. The basics are also included, such as pre-assessment, classroom management strategies, rubrics, and an outstanding learning contract. There are over one hundred links to peruse, offering the reader countless ideas for integrating technology into any educational program. It is obvious that Grace B. Smith and Stephanie Throne have had ongoing contact with groups of students and first hand knowledge of what really works in classrooms. This book is highly recommended for anyone who wishes to integrate current, best practice principles into their repertoire of technology instructional strategies and to engage students in higher levels of learning and achievement.

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Great Resource, July 1, 2009

By	Kristi V. (Texas) - See all my reviews

This book has been well worth the price. It is an excellent resource tool for any teacher that wants to differentiate in the classroom. There are lots of examples, links, explanations, and guidelines to make differentiating an easy task. The text is well written and easy to understand! I definitely would recommend this book to all of my peers.