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Differentiating Instruction in Kindergarten and Elementary Grades with Laura Robb

The CoolCatTeacher

This is an extended, 38-minute episode that covers everything about differentiating instruction with reading and is designed to be a complete overview to help every teacher working with young or struggling readers. This episode also includes a transcript on differentiating instruction. A library is about 600 books.

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30 Sites/Apps for Differentiated Instruction

Technology Tidbits

Also, the "Go Interactive" features allows teachers to collaborate w/ students in real-time and gauge student understanding to differentiate instruction. Once a book/story is completed a trade paperback copy can be ordered turning students into published writers.

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More than a passion project, literacy advocacy takes a village

eSchool News

When former National School Library Program of the Year librarian Marge Cox retired, she began volunteering at Youth Haven, a shelter designed to help abused and neglected children and teens in Southwest Florida. They had boxes of books that had been donated to them and wanted to create a library.

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Friday 5: Teaching strategies for classroom success

eSchool News

Various types of learning strategies are needed to boost student engagement and bring it to its highest levels. According to the Van Andel Institute for Education, every teacher hopes to ignite, empower, and engage the students who walk through their classroom door. However, implementing this is easier said than done.

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For Back to School, Savvas Supports Educators and Students With Innovative Solutions to Maximize Personalized Learning

eSchool News

“A one-size-fits-all instructional approach doesn’t work in a classroom where every student brings their own unique learning style. More than ever, personalized learning is critical in getting students engaged and motivated to learn and supporting academic growth,” said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company.

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Universal Design for Learning: What Educators Need to Know

Waterford

Universal Design for Learning emphasizes three principles and proposes that educators must offer multiple ways for students to experience all three of: Student engagement (the “why” of learning). In this model, student engagement includes motivating students toward learning in the classroom.

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15 strategies on how to use technology in the classroom

Hapara

Student engagement was the main driver to teaching the learning outcomes, and Heather helped educators do this with technology. Read on to learn how to use technology in the classroom to truly engage students. Groups can be based on interest or ability to differentiate instruction.

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