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Differentiating Instruction with Technology in K-5 Classrooms

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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.

Great book full of wonderful ideas to incorporate tech into your classroom at all levels of learning! Fabulous explanations and lots examples that you can take to your classroom and use without much effort! So many options to choose from you will love this resource!

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.