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Differentiated Instruction and Diverse Learning
Learning Environments for Multiple Styles and Levels
Using Nettrekker d.i.
America's Educational Search Engine
NetTrekker is a gold mine of web resources that are aligned to state standards! Get to know one of the best FREE resources available to educators in MICHIGAN.
To access NetTrekker, you will need to create a Free account on LearnPort. NetTrekker includes over 180,00 educator reviewed online resources that are aligned by readability level and state standards.
For Differentiating Instruction, a read-aloud feature will convert text to speech and read the web page content aloud to students. There is also a dictionary/translation feature for ELL/ESL students and comprehension. NetTrekker includes a special section about 21st Century Skills.
Michigan Learnport:
How to Access NetTrekker
Click here for the How To Video.
One can only gain entry to NetTrekker through Michigan Learnport (**for Michigan Educators only!**). The demonstration video will show one how register and locate NetTrekker as well as how to use all NetTrekker's features. NetTrekker has many tools that support Differentiated Instruction, such as the Read Aloud feature and the Dictionary Hotkey.
Below are files to download gives instructions how to locate and use the ReadAloud feature and how to register for LearnPort. There is also a PowerPoint about NetTrekker.
Text To Speech Converters
Spokentext & vozMe
Spokentext
A simple and intuitive text to speech converter that has a free demo account. One can then upgrade your account for a fee. Go to SpokenText.net for demo videos.
A simple and intuitive text to speech converter that has a free demo account. One can then upgrade your account for a fee. Go to SpokenText.net for demo videos.
vozMe
Easily create .mp3 files of your text in a variety of voices or languages by typing the text in the box. When you are finished you can save the file and insert it into your application.
Easily create .mp3 files of your text in a variety of voices or languages by typing the text in the box. When you are finished you can save the file and insert it into your application.
Recorded Video Session Tutorials
I have compiled all the recorded video session tutorials for Diferentiated Instruction & Diverse Learning together here for your convenience. Click on any of the links below to see the tutorial from one of the instructors.
From "21 Things - Berrien, Calhoun, Kalamazoo"
From "21 Things - Berrien, Calhoun, Kalamazoo"
- Collaboration Tools - Google Docs & Buzzword and Differentiated Instruction & Diverse Learning (Google Docs & Buzzword - Gina Loveless; netTrekker - Kevin Clark 35:30)
- Differentiated Instruction & Diverse Learning (1-Click Answer & VozMe - Andy Mann - 5:09)
Additional Resources
- Michigan Online Resources for Educators: Find lesson plans and curriculum aids searching by either subject or state standard. Michigan Online Resources for Educators (M.O.R.E.) was created by the Michigan E-Library (MeL) and is very similar to NetTrekker d.i. This web site allows educators to search by GLCE (grade leve content expectation), HSCE (high school content expectation), subject, or grade level for websites that align to curriculum standards. Sites have all been approved for educational use and are recommended for education.
- Read the Words is a FREE text to speech converter that uses an avatar to speak.
1-Click Answers is an Internet Explorer add-on that instantly provides definitions, facts and more on any word that you choose within your browser window. Watch the video tutorial for instructions on how to use 1-Click Answers. Click here to access the download site for 1-Click Answers from Answers.com.
- Text to Voice Collection & Premier Tools from 21 Things- Berrien, Calhoun, Kalamazoo
- Collection of free text to speech software websites. 2008 post
- Assistive Technology Resources - the Calhoun ISD's Assistive Technology Consultant, Pam Shehabi, has created this useful site jammed packed with resources to support learners with different learning needs. Information on Premier Tools and many others can be found on this site.