General+Sessions

General Sessions (Spotlights, Panels, BYOL, Research Papers)
What is visual goes into the long term memory. Start a unit with a visual. [|MorgueFile -] this is a great place to download pictures. You do not have to register. Click on archive and you'll see an extensive list of cateogries of images. Lynell suggested we watch the YouTube video called [|Sullivan Ballou's Letter]. Notice the music, the photos, and of course, the message.
 * Visual Literacy: Equipping Students for a visual World** presented by Lynell Burmark (Spotlight Session)

• BYOL **Technology and Differentiated Instruction: A Hands-On and Differentiated Experience** • [|Tech4di.wikispaces.com] • What is the goal of DI? • Differentiated crowd is smarter than one that is not • Students aware of own capabilities • Tech conference videos –Sir Kenneth Robinson “expert on creativity” • What way are you going to turn your key? o The way that locks it up or the way that sets it free • Maximize understanding o Engagement Efficiency o Better learning • Self aware – confident • Love learning: passionate curiosity • Appreciate contributions of others • Why technology to differentiate? technology should be differentiated o Varied experiences o Opportunities for access o Range of interest • Unending variety of tech tools • Taps range of interest and talents • Tools to manage differentiation o Survey of interests? • Intersection of tech and DI Slides are on Wiki • Use wiki to explore and learn about differentiated instruction o Full of ideas on how to implement o See download Opportunity, choice, do it differently