Jeannine's+Summary+of+Top+Three+Resources

There are several excellent resources provided by my colleagues in our differentiation station social network. All resources are tools that encourage students to activate their recognition, strategic, and affective brain networks, or the resources explain how to implement Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction within the classroom. I found it difficult to narrow down only three resources to use in my classroom because there are so many great resources. However, I created a list below of my top three favorite tools to engage and motivate students.

Microsoft Research Autocollage located at [|www.microsoft.com/autocollage] will be a beneficial tool for my desktop publishing students when they create magazine covers. Students can create a collage of photographs and manipulate images to meet Tennessee curriculum standards. This tool will engage students to activate their strategic and affective networks.

Microsoft Photostory 3 for Windows located at [] is an excellent resource for my desktop publishing classes. Students can take or upload digital photos, touch-up, crop, and add special effects to create slideshows. This is a great tool for students to activate their recognition, strategic, and affective networks when they have to demonstrate their understanding and knowledge when they conduct research.

Flashcard Machine located at [|www.flashcardmachine.com] is a great tool to support students’ recognition and affective networks. When students are having difficulty in learning important vocabulary terms or concepts, I can set aside time for students to create web-based flash cards for reinforcement. Students can also share their flash cards with others and access them at home for additional review before a quiz or exam.