Turning Dreams into Reality:
Using Technology to Address the Needs of All Students

 

Welcome middle school and high school teachers!

Use this page to explore online resources that can help you meet the learning needs of your students.

Read the task in the blue block. Then, use the links to help you help you complete the activity.

The Resources

A Dozen Ways to Meet Individual Needs

 

 

Thematic Starting Points

Start with the 42explore site. Then, look for the same 2-3 topics in other thematic starting places. Compare and contrast the results. How would these resources be helpful in addressing the individual differences in teens such as reading level, interests, and depth? Copy the URL of your favorites into your Word document.

Thematic Starting Points

Middle School Starters

High School Starters

Related Resources

 

Educational Portals & Search Tools

Some people like to use portals and others prefer search tools. Consider the pros and cons of each type of tool. Choose your favorite portal and your favorite search engine. Which tools would be the most helpful in providing resources to differentiate learning? For example, which would help you find visuals, sounds, or videos? Which would help you find extra practice for special needs? Which would be helpful in locating materials for a particular reading level?

Educational Portals

Middle School Portals

High School Portals

Search Tools

Subject Area Starters

Use the following links to explore specific content area resources. Explore the general resources or click Resources for Children.

Selected Subject Starters

 

Lesson Plans

Start with The Gateway. Try the same search using each of the following lesson plan tools. Then, use Google and add the word lesson to your search such as tornado lesson.

Middle School Starters

High School Starters

 


Created by Annette Lamb, 6/03.