Free Spirit Publishing - Works for Kids, 2003. — 92 p.Introduction to the CD-ROM for Differentiating Instruction in the Regular Classroom
I was first introduced to the concepts of differentiation through the original matrix planning form developed in schools in Racine, Wisconsin, when I was an elementary classroom teacher. As my use of technology increased, the matrix quickly found its way onto my computer. Later, I developed the integration matrix and added it to my computer's planning tools for differentiation.
When working with teachers from small rural schools to large urban districts, I continually hear raves about the planning tools and reproducible pages offered in Differentiating Instruction in the Regular Classroom. This CD-ROM version of the book's forms should ease and speed your planning for differentiated instruction. The forms are designed to be simple to use and customized to your particular needs. Also included are additional samples of both curriculum maps and matrices.
I hope that the planning forms, in particular, will enable you to share your ideas for differentiation with teaching colleagues on the other side of your district, within your state, or across the nation via email attachment. I also encourage you to send your ideas to me! As I work with teachers, they always ask what other teachers are doing with differentiation. I'd be pleased to pass along your ideas.
Enjoy!
