This eSchool News article, “Teclnology Empowers Differentiated Instruction,” caught my eye today. Turns out “differentiated instruction” is what we at Elluminate call personalized, individualized, or student-centered learning. The idea is the same: tailor instruction to individual abilities, needs, interests, and learning style. The part I like is the promotion of 21st-century skills and the reiteration that technology has the power to facilitate DI or whatever you call it.

The article provides a good summary of and lists some practical tools from a recent ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) webinar. So check it out and get some ideas, like having students create something called a webbe.

Here also are a couple of Elluminate stories about K12 teachers who are using technology to provide student-centered instruction. Teacher Raven Sundahl at EBUS Academy developed Wacky Wednesdays as a way to include modalities for all types of learners. Social studies literacy coach Cara Coffina of NYC District 75 developed an online debate program to meet the needs of special needs kids.

Do you have any examples you’d like to share about using technology for DI?

Keep on Elluminating!

Beth – Elluminate Goddess of Communication