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Technology for Differentiation Prezi is a web 2.0 tool for online presentations. Prezi has a zooming effect that makes the presentation very unique. **Standard 3**: Teachers understand that children learn differently.  The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.

 **Evidence 1**: Prezi as a communication/presentation tool. This Prezi is to share Tools for Differentiation.

For additional Web 2.0 tools see My Delicious Account

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**Rationale 1**: This is an online presentation made with a program called Prezi. The presentation is about the use of Web 2.0 tools in the classroom which help to facilitate differentiation within the classroom. It covers a large collection of tools including communication tools, presentation tools and media. This presentation was geared towards elementary, but could easily apply to any level. I have used all of the The Web 2.0 tools in this presentation in some way either with my students or in my professional career.

Developing this Prezi presentation was useful to me as an educator, because it gave me an overall view of the different types of tools I have used and the knowledge I have gained. Since the development of this Prezi presentation, I have added a considerable amount of Web 2.0 tools to my collection. A collection of tools I have used are continually being documented in my Delicious account which I have linked to this page.

3.K.1 The teacher understands and can identify differences in approaches to learning and performance, including different learning styles, multiple intelligences, and performance modes, and can design instruction that helps use students’ strengths as the basis for growth. //This presentation shows a diverse collection of tools that can be used with students to meet the different learning styles of my students. Knowing that all students will benefit from experiencing a variety of tools is the goal of using all of the Web 2.0 tools.//
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3.S.3 The teacher makes appropriate provisions for individual students who have particular learning differences or needs. (in terms of time and circumstances for work, tasks assigned, communication and response modes). //Knowing that some students in our classroom are special education students, some of the Web 2.0 tools that we use help to aid in the communication issues that these students may have. Some students lack the ability to communicate effectively through text, so podcasting is a great Web 2.0 tool for them. Some students find that they learn better though visuals or gaming, both of which are present in the presentation.//

3.D.1 The teacher believes that all children can learn at high levels and persists in helping all children achieve Success. //Using the different Web 2.0 tools allows for differentiation in my lessons and in doing so I am able to set high expectations for all students.// //Students who need to have modifications can still complete the activities needed to be successful. //