Broadening the View of Differentiated Instruction

The article, Broadening the View of Differentiated Instruction we develop an adaptive approach to DI and and this involves adjusting instruction while it is taking place to meet the specific needs of individual students or the demands of a particular situation that could not be anticipated or planned for ahead of time.  Many of the plans we make as teachers involve a pre-assessment of student needs, however, students will react differently to every situation they face and pre-assement information can only go so far.  Teachers must be able to monitor students' progress and adapt lessons accordingly.

Developing an IEP for a student with a Nonverbal Learning Disability

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Developing an Education Plan for the student with NLD provides strategies for students who have difficulties finding their way around, has difficulties with changes in routine and transitions, has difficulties generalizing information, has difficulty following multi-step instructions, makes literal translations, asks too many questions, is easily overwhelmed, may experience heightened sensory experiences, and much more.

Strategies for Classroom Teachers of Students with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities

The Strategies for Classroom Teachers of Students with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities article clearly explains what it is like to have a nonverbal learning disability as well as provides a list of symptoms/indicators, accommodations/interventions and resources.

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Critical Thinking Skills

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Today's Meet

Students can communicate and collaborate with one another using Today's Meet


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Integrated Curriculum

Feeling the time crunch...trying to fit all of the expectations in in too short a time period?
Integrating Curriculum blends various subjects and brings them together in meaningful and connected ways, often through projects.


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Ten Takeaway Tips for Critical Thinking

We often talk about how important it is for our students to develop critical thinking skills in order to be literate learners.  Edutopia provides Ten Takeaway Tips for Critical Thinking.

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More Supports for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder

More Supports for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder outlines a plan for students on the spectrum to apply for and succeed in post-secondary education.  Thanks Mette for sharing!

5 Ways to get Better at Twitter

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Edudemic suggests that we ditch the egg, manage twitter feed, 'protect' or 'private', it's okay to unfollow, and find some time. See 5 Ways to get Better at Twitter  for details.

Trendy Concepts in today's Educational Technology Literature

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Four Traits of Effective Leaders

Read more about how a clear, shared vision, commitment to see it through, enablement to get the task done and accountability are common traits among effective leaders.  Jeremiah Owyang gives details on Four Traits of Effective Leaders.

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