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Differentiating Instruction with Technology

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Differentiated instruction is a method by which we can tackle this challenge and find new ways to help our students. Using this approach, curricula are designed with flexible options that can differentiate instruction based on an individual students’ needs. UDL Framework from CAST. EdTechTeacher Summer Workshops.

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Personalized Learning and Digital Tools Weave Strong Fabric for Student Success

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As reported in April 2016 (the most recent year for which data is available from the National Assessment of Educational Progress ) only 37 percent of high school seniors in the U.S. Technology impacts instruction in a positive way, the report states. They may be on to something.

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4 Critical Characteristics of High-Quality Instructional Content

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Educators use a variety of resources to meet the needs and interests of individual students, including videos, images, games, non-fiction text and varying types of assessments. Teachers Know Best: What Educators Want from Digital Instruction Tools. Educational Technology Support! What Do Educators Want?

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Here’s Why Teachers Adopt New Tech — and Why They Don’t

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Because no matter the business model, whether the technology is marketed and purchased at the district level, or whether it’s a free app marketed direct to the teacher-consumer, the product will have a short life if the end-user doesn’t use it. If the technology does not offer a clear benefit, I’m not going to look into it any further.

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