Utilizing Technology for Differentiated Instruction S
Odin Jurkowski

Gifted students often get left behind because most schools focus on the large majority of typical students or those needing additional help. With today's technology, differentiated instruction can support gifted students, needs better than ever. This presentation will argue for change and describe what we can do now because of technological advances.

Using Video for Differentiated Instruction T
Buzz Brown

Video can be a powerful tool in motivating students and making learning fun and interesting, especially when the videos used are popular shows. The participant will learn how to use video programs to stimulate students' thinking in everyday subjects. This technique uses Webb's Depth-Of-Knowledge (DOK) and learning styles, and even helps with classroom management.

Audaciously Audible A
Mary Mueller

See how to improve the literacy skills of English-language learners by integrating technology into the classroom. By downloading audiobooks and incorporating unitedstreaming, teachers build vocabulary and increase reading fluency. Mueller will also discuss how to teach structural patterns in reading and writing, how to include outlining in paragraph organization and how to blog written assignments.

Different Avenues for Diverse Learners T
DeAnna Sheets, Kim Good

Do you struggle with meeting the needs of all your students? What teacher wouldn't struggle when no two students are alike? By harnessing the power of technology, you can facilitate a classroom using different avenues to meet students' needs. In this hands-on session, participants investigate differentiated instruction, assess teaching styles and available tools, and use that information to create a differentiated instruction lesson using technology.

When Does One Size Fit All Really Fit All? A,T
Shelley Ahner

When it comes to education, one size or strategy of leadership or instruction does not fit all students and staff members. Educators can find what "fits" utilizing differentiated strategies and techniques that are centered on students' strengths, utilize technology and create success for each student.

Click Your Way to Differentation! T
Brandie Hatch, Robert Deneau

Learn how to use student response systems to differentiate instruction in the classroom. Utilize the student response system for data-driven differentiation strategies: formative, summative, interest, and learning profile assessments. Leave this session with practical ideas that will be easy to implement in your classroom.

Technology-Based Assessments for Data-Driven Differentiation T
Brandie Hatch

Participants will be comparing technology-based assessment ideas and tools that can be used for data-driven differentiation strategies. Leave the session with practical ideas that you can take back to your classroom to assist with formative assessment, summative assessment, interest surveys, and learning profile evaluations.

Using Mobile Technology to Differentiate Instruction A
Karen Fasimpaur

Come see how mobile technology tools like handhelds, iPods, laptops, and even cell phones can be used to differentiate and enrich instruction. We’ll share a variety of free resources, such as ebooks, podcasts, audio ebooks, and more, that can be put to immediate use in the classroom. You’ll learn how to use existing resources to differentiate instruction and how to create your own resources and share them with others.

Using Technology to Differentiate Math Instruction in the Classroom A
Peter Giglio

Technology has always held the promise of delivering instruction geared toward the unique needs of each student. Learn about two math software programs that support the goals of math fluency and word problem comprehension, using self-paced, structured, and motivating environments that automatically adapt to the progress of each student. This session is ideal for Grades 2 + up!

Two of You in the Classroom A
Annette Rau

Have you ever needed to help more than one student in the classroom with lab directions? Sometimes a sheet of instructions does not cut it, especially for visual learners. This session will present a simple way to digitally record yourself and upload it to a media player or to a website. This will allow you to direct students who were absent or need to watch the presentation again on their own.