This tech-integration workshop will guide participants in considering how to better differentiate instruction using the most popular and commonly used features of the R&W Gold toolbar suite.  Differentiate and augment student learning through reading, writing, research, and study skills technology supports now available to all students on all instructional computers.  Tools include text-to-speech, talking phonetic dictionary, word prediction, talking calculators, text-to-audio file, research collector and auto bibliography, dual language translation, auto summarization, and more.

Foldables, originated by educator Dinah Zikes, are student-made, three-dimensional interactive graphic organizers that provide a visual and kinesthetic format for students of all levels to analyze, review and apply the concepts of a lesson. The use of Foldables exemplifies the three pillars of universal design for learning, and allows teachers to individualize and meet the needs of their students. Foldables can be scaffolded depending on the student. Some students may need the text provided, while others will benefit more by writing the text on their own. Some students do best with teacher selected pictures, while others may prefer creating their own illustrations. Come print, cut, fold and create. Examples across subject areas and grade levels will be addressed. Participants will leave with Foldables templates, as well as links to websites with pre-created Foldables on a variety of topics. Bring your own scissors!