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This web site uses technology to inform teachers about current practices, literature, and the law in education, as well as professional development. Links to articles related to research on educational practices, including links to information on differentiated instruction, are included. Create customized rubrics, calendars, lesson plans, etc. with a subscription. []

Virtual Reality/Computer Simulations and the Implications for UDL Implementation
In this brief you can discover how virtual reality/computer simulation can support Universal Design for Learning at both the theoretical and teacher practice levels. []

Ten Tips for Differentiation
This website shows you resources that explain how and why you should differentiate your lessons. Tips include webquests, interactive activities, virtual field trips and more. []

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Differentiated Instruction in the English Classroom
One chapter of book is available for free download “How Do Teachers Manage a Differentiated Classroom?” []

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Learning to Read with Multimedia Material
There is a steadily growing body of research showing that digital text and multimedia environments can play a significant supporting role in reading instruction. Explore the literature base and cutting-edge innovations while finding implementation strategies, guidance on choosing programs, and resources to power up your reading instruction. []

Computer-Assisted Instruction in Reading
This short brief gives an overview of Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) and explains how it can be applied to enhance reading instruction. []

Starfall
The Starfall learn-to-read website is offered free as a public service. It contains various interactive activities and games related to the essential components of early reading. Primarily designed for first grade, Starfall is also useful for pre-k, kindergarten and second grade. []

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Computer-Assisted Instruction and Writing
This brief explains how Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) can be used to improve writing instruction. []

Using Assistive Technology to Support Writing
Technology—and especially the subset of technology tools known as assistive technology—can be an effective, if not necessary, element of the writing curriculum for students with disabilities. Read more about the research that supports the use technology in a writing curriculum. []

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Learning Mathematics with Virtual Manipulatives
Abstract concepts are essential to understanding and performing mathematics. Manipulatives represent concretely the abstract concepts and link these concepts to prior knowledge. Virtual manipulatives are basically digital “objects” that can be manipulated, usually with a computer mouse, much like the more familiar physical manipulatives. Discover the research support and practical suggestions for incorporating these powerful learning tools into mathematics instruction. See the extensive list of resources. []

Computer-Assisted Instruction and Math
This brief gives a quick overview of CAI and explains how it can be used effectively in math classrooms. []

Web-Based Resources for Mathematics: Tools and Activities for Teaching and Learning
This valuable resource includes a large annotated list of free web-based tools and activities. Each tool and activity focuses on a specific mathematics concept or skill []

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Using Multimedia Tools to Help Students Learn Science
Scientists routinely use a number of technology tools in their daily practice. Students can use similar technologies and multimedia tools to work like scientists and build their reasoning and scientific inquiry skills. Review the research on and strategies to implement these powerful technology tools in the science classroom. See the extensive list of resources. [] Computer-Assisted Instruction and Science This short brief gives an overview of Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) and explains how it can be applied to enhance science instruction. []

Differentiation for Science
This article discusses differentiated instruction and explains how it can be implemented in the science classroom. []