Technology-Based Resources for Differentiation
The world our students live in is fast paced and there are numerous things that are in constant competition for their attention. Because of this, students must be invested into what they are learning so that they are motivated to pay attention, be positive, work through difficult challenges, and intentionally grow their own understanding (Dabrowski & Marshall, 2015). There are technological tools that are available that do just that and help teachers achieve the huge task of providing individualized instruction for every student without overwhelming the teacher. Three of these programs are i-Ready, Moby Max, and Readworks. All three are easy to use for students and teachers, able to be incorporated into any classroom, and find ways to engage the students in learning. i-Ready is an online program that can be bought separately or in congruence with the Ready curriculum in both math and Reading. It begins by assessing students' skills in each domain. Individual learning