Differentiated Instruction is an instructional philosophy that increases learning for ALL students.  The concept of differentiated instruction is based on the fact that students come to school with a wide range of experiences and prior knowledge, variances in academic ability, learning styles, and interests.  When teachers differentiate instruction, they use a variety of practices and strategies to match learners’ needs with appropriate materials.

IT4Educators‘ courses offer instruction tools and strategies that fit right in with the differentiated instruction model.  Also, there is a myriad of Web 2.0 tools available for the educational setting that embraces differentiated instruction.  This wiki from Kent ISD is one terrific resource: Technology Tools for Differentiation

Hard to believe but YouTube is celebrating it’s 5th birthday! Seems like it’s been around much longer. YouTube can be a great educational tool for instruction. Check out these 100 videos which may inspire you to try it out. My favorite is #33, the Math Teacher Shadow Trick!