Technology Tips for
Differentiated Instruction
A Toolkit of Wonderful Websites!
March 2, 2012
During this workshop…
• Quick review of differentiated instruction
• Why use technology?
• Take a Learning Style Inventory yourself
• Explore Learning Styles Inventories websites
• Explore websites for using technology to
differentiate instruction for the 8 types of
intelligences
Differentiated Instruction
• Is about looking at the students as individuals
• Means providing varied learning options to
best fit individual learners.
• Encourages student success by varying ways
in which students work: alone
or collaboratively
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• Reaches a variety of senses. This allows the individual focus
their learning to their individual style.
• Students are motivated to use technology
• Flexibility of the medium
• Prepares students for the future
• Validates self expression by allowing students to decide how
they want to create a project
•Technology gives a sense of ownership to the user.
•Creates an active rather than passive atmosphere for
learning, which forces student participation and makes
them think.
•Technology fosters communication among students as
well as between student and teacher. They discuss the
content, organization of content, and how to present it
to others (topics which may not have otherwise been
discussed).
•Makes sense because it is already built in to the
everyday life of all students
Teaching should & must remain about the needs of our
21st Century children!
Why Technology?
Schools of the future will rely more heavily
on Technology…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_424843&feature=iv&src_vid=6Cf7IL_eZ38&v=jZkHpNnXLB0
Suggestions for a Differentiated Instructional
Technology Approach
• Identify student learning styles to customize learning experiences by
better meeting student needs.
• Offer students a choice when establishing projects and desired
outcomes.
• Technology integration should be seamless and meaningful, it's not
something "Extra".
• Start simple and build upon to establish an instructional repertoire.
• Ask your digitally connected students for assistance; they will enjoy it!!
• Be practical and realistic with yourself and your students.
• Have fun!
Get to Know Your Students
Multiple Intelligences
In his 1983 book called Frames of
Mind, Howard Gardner of Harvard
University identified seven
intelligences we all possess. Because
our understanding of the brain and
human behavior is constantly
changing, the number of intelligences
is expanding. Two to three new
intelligences Gardner claims that we
all have all the intelligences, but that
no two people are exactly alike.
Anytime three or more intelligences are used
to introduce new material to students, the
greater their chances of long term retention.
Get to Know Your Students
Administer a Learning Style Inventory!
Learning Style Quiz for Students
http://homeworktips.about.com/od/homeworkhelp/a/lstyleqz.htm
Abiator's Online Learning Styles Inventory Test 1
http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/lsi/lsitest1.html
Abiator's Online Learning Styles Inventory Test 2
http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/lsi/lsitest2.html
*BGfL Multiple Intelligences. Take the Test!
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks3/ict/multiple_int
/questions/choose_lang.cfm
Mind Media
http://mindmedia.com/cgi-bin/site/jump.cgi?ID=5582
Free Online Learning Styles Inventory Test
http://www.learning-styles-online.com/inventory/
Administer a Learning Style Inventory!
Assessment: Find Your Strengths!
http://literacyworks.org/mi/assessment/findyourstrengths.html
WHAT'S YOUR LEARNING STYLE?
http://www.ldpride.net/learning-style-test.html
Multiple Intelligences Survey
http://surfaquarium.com/MI/inventory.htm
Getting to Know Your Students
Click on the words “multiple intelligences to view test
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/getting-know-your-students
Discover Your Preferred Learning Style (from the UK)
http://www.brainboxx.co.uk/a3_aspects/pages/vak_quest.htm
Find your pie partner
What do you already do for students with your learning style?
Identify a Variety of Instructional
Activities Using Technology
Technology is a great way to facilitate learning in
each intelligence area. The key is to provide an
effective, exciting learning environment for
students.
Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction
Visual-Spatial: http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic68a.htm
Logical-Mathematical: http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic68c.htm
Verbal-Linguistic: http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic68b.htm
Bodily-Kinesthetic: http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic68d.htm
Musical/Rhythmic: http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic68e.htm
Interpersonal: http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic68g.htm
Intrapersonal: http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic68f.htm
Naturalistic: http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic68h.htm
Visual-Spatial
Bighugelabs.com: http://bighugelabs.com/
Motivator
Magazine Cover
Movie Poster
Mosaic Maker
Billboard
Captioner
Badge Maker
Visual-Spatial
Visual presentations make it easier for
students to tackle data and difficult text.
http://charts.hohli.com/#cht=p3&chs=320x240&chd=s:&chco=5131C9&c
hf=bg,s,FFFFFF|c,s,FFFFFF&max=100&agent=hohli.com
Create 14 different styles of charts with Hohli Online Charts Builder
http://ow.ly/6ur9F
Create a wide variety of graphic options using Many Eyes
wordle.com: http://www.wordle.net/
bubbl.us: https://bubbl.us/
http://xtranormal.com
Students create and direct their own movies
https://www.mindmeister.com/
This mind mapping tool is great for people who want to be able to visualize what
they're learning. MindMeister allows users to create, share and manage mind maps
online and offline.
http://www.picturehistory.com/
This site displays 200 years of history in photographs. Great for visual learners who want
to learn more about American history.
http://scooch.gr0w.com/
Scooch offers free slide show software that is perfect for visual learners who want to
transform text into easier to recall slides.
http://knowitall.org/artopia
Students interact with online painting, media arts, sculpture, and theater
http://flickr.com
A picture sharing website
http://picnik.com
Edit photos add effects, fonts, shapes, and frames
http://arkive.org
Students can view photos of thousands of animals
http://animoto.com
Create videos with pictures
http://edu.glogster.com/
Create online posters to visually display knowledge
http://doink.com
Students can create animations to illustrate a concept or story
(Auditory) Verbal-Linguistic
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http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
This easy-to-use audio editing software lets you record and edit audio. It is free to use and
works across multiple platforms (Mac OS X, Windows, and GNU/LINUX.)
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http://www.nch.com.au/wavepad/
This free sound editing software (for Windows or Mac) allows users to record and edit
audio within minutes. Functions are a cinch to use and work with multiple formats.
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http://www.playlist.com/
This social music experiment makes it easy for auditory learners to access free music to
play in the background while they learn. The site features an endless number of songs to
choose from and savable playlists.
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http://www.midomi.com/
This unique search engine is powered by sound, not text. You can find the music you're
looking for by singing, humming or whistling ten seconds of the tune.
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http://www.podomatic.com/login
Auditory learners can create, find and share podcasts through this free site. PodOmatic
hosts the world's largest selection of commercial-free podcasts.
(Auditory) Verbal-Linguistic
http://wordle.net
Allow students to express themselves creatively with words
http://ed.voicethread.com
Capture student voices with audio, text, pictures, and video
http://zoho.com
A free online word processor, and presentation tool
http://www.tikatok.com/
Students can create stories and turn them into a book
http://pbskids.org/wordworld
A world where words come alive
http://readwritethink.org
52 interactive activities related to reading, writing, and speaking
http://speakaboos.com
Students can read stories online, record their own story and play literacy games
Logical-Mathematical
http://zoho.com
Spreadsheet and data collection tools
http://ed.voicethread.com
Capture a sequence of events in an experiment or during problem solving
http://ilearntechnology.com/?p=871
Click on Emerald Island. A virtual world where students can experiment and problem solve
http://sciencecomics.uwe.ac.uk/index.php
Comics about science experiments, and problem solving games
http://toytheater.com/index.php
Math, reading, music and art puzzles
http://sciencemuseum.org.uk/launchpad/launchball
Logic puzzle games
http://mathplayground.com
Students practice math skills and engage in logic games
http://enlightenme.com
A site that encourages critical thinking and problem solving
http://knowitall.org/hobbyshop
A hobby shop full of logical-mathematical activities
http://www.ctkmathgamesforkids.com/
This site presents a collection of games and puzzles with mathematical contents and
a few practice exercises disguised as games
http://www.yummymath.com/
Designed for the purpose of sharing mathematics problems and scenarios based on
things happening in the world today.
Bodily-Kinesthetic
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http://www.learner.org/interactives/
This site provides activities, strategies and other concepts that enhance learning skills.
Interactives is aimed at grades 6 thru 12, but makes a good tool for kinesthetic learners of
all ages.
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http://sketchup.google.com/
This free drawing software from Google allows kinesthetic users to create, modify and
share 3D models.
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http://www.mynoteit.com/
Taking notes is a great way for kinesthetic learners to actively participate in what they are
learning . MyNoteIT is a free web app that allows users to take, edit and share notes online.
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http://www.flashcardexchange.com/
Flashcard Exchange is the world's largest flashcard library. Kinesthetic learners can
improve their retention ability by making flashcards for this website.
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http://www.eduplace.com/activity/
Education Place is designed for young (K-12) kinesthetic learners who want to explore
various subjects through games and activities.
Bodily-Kinesthetic
http://play.ekoloko.com
A virtual world that taps into mouse manipulation, typing, and manipulating objects on the
screen
http://classtools.net/education-games-php/jigsaw/
Allows students to link like ideas
http://arsights.com
Augmented reality site that lets students manipulate Google Earth objects by using a web cam
and print out. As students move the paper, the virtual model on the screen adjusts accordingly
http://ge.ecomagination.com/smartgrid
Another augmented reality site that shows students a digital hologram of smart grid
technology
Musical/Rhythmic
http://gcast.com
Students can create podcasts
http://toytheater.com
Students interact with music, sounds, and patterns
http://viddler.com
Record video with a webcam
http://playmusic.org
Students explore and interact with musichttp://kids.audible.com
Download and listen toaudiobooks
http://capzles.com
Create timelines with audio and video
Interpersonal
http://play.ekoloko.com
A virtual world that allows students to interact and work on solving problems together
http://emeraldisland.com
A virtual world that encourages students interaction for the common goal of saving Emerald
Island from PiRats who want to take over the green world
http://secretbuilders.com
An enchanting virtual world where students can interact with historical figures
http:tutpup.com
A site that lets students practice spelling, and math facts against other students from around
the world in real time
http://ed.voicethread.com
Students can use Voicethread to complete projects together. It also provides the ability for
students to interact and comment on other student’s Voicethread projects
http://twitter.com
Create a personal learning community within your classroom, encourage students to share
learning experiences and new information
http://glogster.com/edu
A web 2.0 tool that allows students to create together and comment on other students Glogs
http://www2.shidonni.com
Students create an imaginary world and interact with other classmates virtually. They can
create worlds and stories together
http://think.com
Students can work on projects together, interact with other students and view other student’s
learning space
Intrapersonal
http://think.com
Students can blog about their learning
http://wetpaint.com
A wiki where students can reflect on their learning
http://pbwiki.com
A wiki where students can create and reflect on their learning
http://eyeplorer.com
Students can search a topic of interest and take notes about their learning right
within the Eyeplorer website
http://kerpoof.com
Students can record and think about learning through story creation
Naturalist
http://earth.google.com
Students can explore the earth with satellite imagery, maps, terrain, and 3D buildings
http://google.com/sky
Students can explore the universe including the solar system, constellations, galaxies, and the
moon
http://arkive.org
Students learn about thousands of animals and their habitats
http://switcharoozoo.com
Students create animals, build habitats and learn about wildlife
http://nationalzoo.si.edu
Students can view live video of animals, view photo galleries, and visit exhibits
Naturalist
http://wdl.org/en
Students can take a virtual field trip around the world and through time.
http://vistazoo.com
Virtual tours of the world by combining pictures, video, audio, and objects in 3-D
In our hands,
technology is not just
another classroom tool;
it connects all the intelligences
and becomes a
path to authentic learning.
Web 2.0 Resources
Video/Audio/Animation
Story Makers/Comic Strips
Xtranormal
Animoto (look for education)
Toontastic Toontube
Voicethread (look for education)
Photostory 3 (download)
“Like” Photostory
Little Bird Tales
Storybird
Kerpoof
Photostory 3 (download)
Comic Creator
Super Action Comic Maker
Word Clouds
Posters/Presentations
Word it Out
Wordle
Tagul
Tagxedo
Glogster (look for education)
Magnoto
Big Huge Labs
Prezi
Web 2.0 Resources (cont.)
Productivity/Collaboration
Miscellaneous
Go To Meeting
Stixy
Titan Pad
Bubbl.us
Webspiration (30 day Free Trial)
Poll Everywhere
Google Docs
Office.Microsoft (templates, clipart, tutorials)
Mactopia (templates, tutorials)
PB Wikis
Wikispaces
Lookah TV (video tutorials on software
programs)
Casa Notes
4Teachers.org (rubistar, web poster wizard,
etc.)
More Of It (website similarity search engine)
Google Translate
Print What You Like
Crickweb (online interactive resources K-5)
Go Go News (Big news for little people)
Blabberize (make your photos talk)
This is Sand (fun for kids when work is done)
Mixcraft (PC version recorder, like
GarageBand)
Jam Studio (online music factory)
Cool Tools for Schools
AASL Best Websites
Webonauts (internet safety interactive game
PBSkids)
NetSmartz
http://www.edutopia.org/files/existing/edutopianews.html
Works Cited
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Accredited Online Colleges Blog. 50 Free Collaboration Tools That Are Awesome for Education. April 7, 2010.
<http://www.accreditedonlinecolleges.com/blog/2010/50-free-collaboration-tools/>
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Toolkit: http://loridanconstruction.com/portfolio.html>
Brain: http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/songs.html Brain Running: http://www.neurosurgery.ufl.edu/HopeHeels/index.html
Spinning Laptop: http://www.your3dsource.com/animated-gifs-computer.html
Chomping Computer: http://www.animatedgif.net/computers/computers8.shtml
Multiple Intelligences Chart 1: http://davetgc.freehomepage.com/Multipleintelligences.htm
Multiple Intelligences Chart 2:
http://education.jhu.edu/newhorizons/strategies/topics/Arts%20in%20Education/The%20Center%20for%20Arts%20in%20the%20Basic%20Curricul
um/oddleifson3.htm
Brain Lifting Weights: http://www.algonquincollege.com/livelaughlearn/spring2009/learnArticlesFrame.html
Internet Tools: http://gifgifs.com/computers-technology/computers-and-parts/8
Artist: http://www.patsyclinehta.com/trivia2.htm OR http://www.mtlsd.org/jefferson_elementary/stuff/index.htm
Kid with Brain: http://www.google.com/imgres?q=kid+with+brain+open&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=crC&sa=X&rls=org.mozilla:enUS:official&biw=1480&bih=759&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=h7UwKdfpK3tKDM:&imgrefurl=http://www.cccsd.org/webpages/kscheg/kindergart
en_literac.cfm%3Fsubpage%3D5695&docid=ldT5NWK_Y_1soM&imgurl=http://www.cccsd.org/webpages/kscheg/imageGallery/Kid%252520with%2
52520open%252520brain.jpg&w=191&h=163&ei=zUowT_zFBMSFiAKp9KCnAw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=631&sig=110585287912984264758&page=1
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Eyeball Character: http://free-clipart-of.com/FreeEyeBallClipart.html
Paint Set: http://www.shindigz.com/party/Paint-Set.cfm
Ear Character: http://www.free-clipart-of.com/FreeEarClipart.html
Book with Pen: http://www.freecraftunlimited.com/clipart-school.html
Protractor: members.multimania.co.uk/rosalynvalentine/protractor-clip-art.htm
Guy with Glasses on Keyboard: http://www.picturesanimations.com/computers/4
Bicyclist: http://gifgifs.com/hobbies-entertainment/music-and-notes/
People Jumping at Sundown: http://www.stpeterssanpedro.org/full/youth-jumping
Music Box: http://gifgifs.com/hobbies-entertainment/music-and-notes/http://gifgifs.com/hobbies-entertainment/music-and-notes/
Boy and Girl Playing a Board Game: http://www.gamersforall.net/tag/playing/
Girl Reading by a Window: http://www.whitelakelibrary.org/whitelake/teencontact.asp
Ducks: http://www.heathersanimations.com/birdsone.html
Hummingbird: http://www.heathersanimations.com/humming.html
Letter in a Bottle: http://gifgifs.com/computers-technology/email/3916-letter_in_a_bottle.html
Happy Computer: http://gifgifs.com/computers-technology/computers-and-parts/3699-Happy_computer.html
Sun: http://www.gifs.net/gif/?n=subcat_images.php3&id=356&start=20&end=20#