Teacher Resources

Teacher Resources
An Internet Hotlist on Differentiation

created by Tina Whalen
WACO Community

Introduction
Here is a list of resources to assist in your quest to differentiate your classroom instruction.

The Internet Resources

Reading/Articles

Archived Government Information - A good list of sites to gain information of DI, both the what and how to.
Author Chat - Different Strokes for Little Folks: Carol Ann Tomlinson on 'Differentiated Instruction'
Differentiation Articles - In this area we offer an excellent array of articles on differentiated instruction that take into consideration the great variety of ways in which students learn. With the growing diversity of students in every classroom, it is essential to offer more choices in how to learn and more ways that can engage learners in ways they learn best.
Research Based Practices - Web links to numerouse research based practices dealing with DI, Co teaching, technology and more.
What research tells us about differentiated instruction. - Sites explore the use of brain-based learning, multiple intelligences/learning styles and authentic assessments

Tools and Resources

Engaging the Learner - Instructional strategies for engaging the learner; activating strategies, cognitive strategies and summarizing strategies.
Internet 4 Classrooms - Practical sites on learning styles, instructional theory, classroom tips, sample lessons and more.
Resources for Differentiating Instruction - A variety of resource from a conference on Differentiated instruction for gifted and diverse learners.
Rubistar--Rubrics and more - Create rubrics, performance assessments and more.
SDE Conference Downloads and information - SDE page of conference downloads, tools and information
Smartboard - Using the Smartboard to engage the learner. This site is filled with useful ideas, examples and lessons.

Gifted Learners

Differentiated Instruction for the Gifted Student - Ideas and discussion from educators gifted students.
Mixed-Ability Middle School Classrooms - Carol Ann Tomlinson addresses issues concerning advanced learners in a mix ability classroom.

Content by Tina Whalen, twhalen@wacohs.com
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Last revised Wed Sep 5 12:10:41 US/Pacific 2007