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Differentiated Instruction - What Is It?

Understanding Multiple Intelligences
Edutopia provides information on multiple intelligences and student learning styles

http://www.edutopia.org/multiple-intelligences-introduction
Student Learning Styles
Here is a lesson plan for determining your students' learning styles. Links to MI and Learning Style Inventories.

http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/03/lp319-01.shtml
ASCD's site for Differentiated Instruction
This educational leadership organization provides connections to everything you want to know about differentiated instruction.

http://www.ascd.org/research-a-topic/differentiated-instruction-resources.aspx
National Association for Gifted Children
The NAGC provides information and resources for the G/T learner, parents and educators of G/T learners.

http://www.nagc.org/
Carol Tomlinson's Website
Website of the guru of DI. Links and resources gallore!

http://www.caroltomlinson.com/
Podcast: Rick Wormeli
Conversation with Rick Wormeli, author of Differentiation: From Planning to Practice, 6-12

http://www.stenhouse.com/html/wormelipodcast.htm
Rick Wormeli on Differentiation
A 20 minute SchoolTube video with Rick Wormeli on how to craft differentiated instruction.

http://www.schooltube.com/video/cb83856191f9470e8937/Rick-Wormeli-on-Differentiation

Teaching Strategies for Differentiated Instruction

Differentiation Central
Lesson plans and resources to support and implement differentiated instructional strategies.

http://www.differentiationcentral.com/resources.html
Literacy Center Activities
From the Florida Center for Reading Research - includes links to PDF files for specific activities for reading instruction.

http://www.fcrr.org/curriculum/SCAindex.shtm
Differentiation Wiki
TONS of very useful instructional links to use in the classroom - scroll down to STRATEGIES on this site!!

http://daretodifferentiate.wikispaces.com/
Edutopia
Introduction to Project-Based Learning

http://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning
PBL Online
Everything you need to understand the benefits of Project Based Learning and to assist you in designing your projects!

http://pbl-online.org/
The Daily Five
Great program for differentiated instruction in literacy!

http://www.thedailycafe.com/
Council for Exceptional Children
A variety of instructionl strategies are included here to meet diverse student needs.

http://www.cec.sped.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Differentiated_Instruction&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=24&ContentID=4695
Dr. Robert Marzano's Site
Includes many resources and links for Marzano's research-based instructional strategies that engage learners!

http://www.marzanoresearch.com/site/default.aspx
Jay McTighe's Website
Experienced educator and author - Understanding by Design and the Backward Lesson Plan!

http://jaymctighe.com/
Debbie Diller's Site - Small Group Instruction
This is mostly a consulting services site, but her books are great! Join the blog for updates!

http://www.debbiediller.com/
Effective Classroom Management
A collection of articles by Harry & Rosemary Wong - classroom managment gurus!

http://teachers.net/gazette/wong.html

Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction

Webquest.org
A great site for understanding, creating your own or searching for webquests.

http://webquest.org/index.php
Internet4classrooms
A comprehensive website with tons of project ideas that use technology in the classroom.

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/links_grades_kindergarten_12/lesson_plans_ideas_technology.htm
Digital Gadgets in the Classroom
All sorts of links for creating podcasts, using ipads, digital cameras and interactive whiteboards in the classroom!

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/gadgets.html
Integrating Technology in the Classroom
Daily posts on interesting ways to include technology in the classroom!

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/
Apple Site for Educational Uses
A link to apple products that engage learners in the classroom - including tips and ideas for educators.

http://www.apple.com/education/why-apple/#podcasting?kmed=ppc&gclid=CMaS3uqUq6gCFeJ95QodvB56IQ
Glogster EDU
Create e-posters to introduce new content material, review a book, or provide an option for a student research project.

http://edu.glogster.com/
Smart Board Resources
Sort by subject or grade for lesson plans for your interactive white board.

http://exchange.smarttech.com/no-download.html#tab=0
Comic Life
Reluctant writers love to use comics to create stories! Small fee to register.

http://plasq.com/products/comiclife/mac

Assessment Strategies for Differentiated Instruction

Anne Davies' Online Resource for Educators
Learn how to use assessments FOR learning from this leading author and educational researcher.

http://annedavies.com/assessment_for_learning_tr_tjb.html
Rick Wormeli on Formative and Summative Assessment
Five minute YouTube video with Rick Wormeli on formative assessment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJxFXjfB_B4
Creating Student Portfolios
Here are tips for getting started and a handy planning checklist of items to include in student portfolios.

http://712educators.about.com/od/portfolios/g/student_portfolios.htm
Authentic Assessment Toolbox
Created by an education professor, this site provides great insight into creating rubrics, developing portfolios, creating tests

http://jfmueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/toolbox/index.htm
Developing Self-Assessment Skills
Great ideas on how to teach critical thinking skills to our students.

http://www.criticalthinking.org/starting/elementary.cfm

Math

Bowling for Fractions
Color the boxes and guess what the fraction is to earn a bowling turn!

http://www.hbschool.com/activity/bowling_for_fractions/
Read a Thermometer
Learn to read a thermometer.

http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-2/read-a-thermometer
Everyday Math Games Online
Requires student login - a GREAT way to engage students in math!

https://www.everydaymathonline.com/
Math is Fun - Games for students!

http://mathisfun.com/
Cool Math Games for Kids

http://www.coolmath.com/

Reading

Scholastic Book Wizard
Find out lexile, DRA, guided reading levels of books.

http://bookwizard.scholastic.com/tbw/homePage.do
Jan Brett's Website

http://www.janbrett.com/
The Florida Center for Reading Research

http://www.fcrr.org/
Tumblebooks

http://www.portlandlibrary.com/kidsplace/tumblebooks.htm
Mosaic: Reading Strategies

http://www.readinglady.com/mosaic/index.htm
The Literacy Web
Early literacy webquests included here!

http://www.literacy.uconn.edu/index.htm
Reading Activities
Great site for Storytown activities, word games - tons of great links!

http://www.pcboe.net/les/elderweb/index.htm
Reading and Writing Lesson Plans

http://www.readwritethink.org/
Classroom Library Book List
A work in progress...creating a list of my classroom library.

http://www.librarything.com/home/dellis60

Word Work

Spelling City
Great games to practice spelling, high frequency or vocabulary words!

http://www.spellingcity.com/Community.html
Sitton Spelling Activities for Grade 2

http://school.elps.k12.mi.us/donley/classrooms/berry/sitton_spelling_activities/2ndgrade_spelling/spelling_mainpage.htm

Writing

Tar Heel Reader
Create your own books!

http://tarheelreader.org/
Jennifer Jacobson's Writing Blog

http://jenniferjacobson.com/blog/
6+1 Trait Writing
Includes ability to search by grade for each trait!

http://educationnorthwest.org/traits
Writing Prompts and Mentor Texts

http://writingfix.com/index.htm
Reading and Writing Lesson Plans

http://www.readwritethink.org/

Science

Brain POP

http://www.brainpop.com/
National Geographic for Kids

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
Science Lessons to Integrate Reading & Writing

http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/
Build A Roller Coaster
Fun website to se with a unit on force and motion.

http://www.sci-quest.org/home/just_for_kids/sq_web_coaster.html

Rainforest

Rainforest Links
Amazing number of links, including activities, interactive games and research on the plants and animals of the rain forest.

http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/rforest.html
Rainforest Site
Fantastic Site for research about the rainforests - has maps, real sounds, animals and plants - great overview. Also has lots o

http://www.srl.caltech.edu/personnel/krubal/rainforest/serve_home.html
Rainforest Activities and Printables
Great site for printables, booklets and activities.

http://edhelper.com/rainforests.htm

Miscellaneous

Lesson Plans, Worksheets ETC.

http://www.teach-nology.com/
Worksheets Galore

http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/
Kathy Shrock's Website

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/