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BlogBooker, Xtra Math. BlogBooker, Xtra Math Blogbooker Blogbooker allows you to create a pdf of student blogs for them to take away at the end of the year. Xtra Math Xtra Math is a good site for Basic Math Facts practice. Teachers can easily create student accounts (copy/paste first names from a list and system gives each student an easy to remember pin) and you’re ready to go. Like this: Like Loading... Digital Differentiation.

Technology is a tool that can be used to help teachers facilitate learning experiences that address the diverse learning needs of all students and help them develop 21st Century Skills. At it's most basic level, digital tools can be used to help students find, understand and use information. When combined with student-driven learning experiences fueled by Essential Questions offering flexible learning paths, it can be the ticket to success.

Here is a closer look at three components of effectively using technology as a tool for digital differentiation. Note: The interactive graphics you see below have been updated. The goal is to design student-driven learning experiences that are fueled by standards-based Essential Questions and facilitated by digital tools to provide students with flexible learning paths. Essential Questions: Student-driven learning experiences should be driven by standards-based Essential Questions. Teacher Facilitated Learning Experiences: Grades 6-8. Technology rocks. seriously. 20 techie problems every student can fix. In schools, there are twenty problems that cause about eighty percent of the tech stoppages. I’m going to tell you what those are and how to solve them [using a Windows operated system]. Trust me, they’re easier than you think to correct.

I routinely teach them to children and then they teach their parents. I’ll tell you the problem first, then why it generally occurs, and finally, the most common solution to fix it: Deleted a file Why: By accident or changed my mind What to do: Open Recycle Bin; right-click—restore Can’t exit a program Why: Can’t find the X or Quit tool. Can’t find Word Why: Shortcut moved, was deleted by accident or became inactiveWhat to do: Right-click on desktop—select ‘New’—“Word Document” Keyboard doesn’t work Why: Lost the connection What to do: First check to be sure it actually isn’t working by pushing the ‘Num Lock’ on the right side.

Mouse doesn’t work Why: Lost the connection What to do: Move it around to see if the cursor moves. Start button is gone No sound. Mr. Byrne Teaches. Free Blog Backgrounds. Blogger Backgrounds | Shabby Blogs. Mr. Avery's Classroom Blog. Joycevalenza. I'm a teacher, get me OUTSIDE here! Inspire My Kids | Inspiring Stories, Videos and Projects for Children and the Adults in Their Lives. Best New Art Teacher’s Blog.

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