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== A space dedicated to the notion of creating "//**differentiated presentation**//**s**" - think "learning dialogues" (versus lectures) which are designed to keep the participant //**on-topic and on-task**// while allowing them to //**self-differentiate**// during a presentation according to interests, multiple intelligences, learning styles, or personal learning goals. Notice the emphasis on the letters **"IF**" in our logo. We ask you to consider this question: //What would happen to the world of teaching and learning IF we all began to facilitate learning in this manner?// = =

What is a "differentiated presentation"
Where did the notion of "differentiated presentation" come from? In the fall of 2007, I was tasked with presenting on a technology topic to a group of technologists. While I knew a good bit about the subject, I was by no means an expert. I was also faced with the daunting reality, that this group of folks would all have laptops, and would most likely have them turned on during the 45 minute talk. Would they be checking email, would they be engaged in our topic of podcasting? I didn't know, but I was excited about the prospect of figuring out how to guide a discussion with such a diverse group!

As I began gathering resources to put together the presentation, I hit upon the idea that if I could intentionally craft a webspace which encouraged the participants to self-select while I was talking, then I would effectively engaging them in the content from the point of //their own interests and needs//. They could listen to the items I was speaking about, looking at additional content of interest, while self-selecting from linked topics to build depth of knowledge. There were lots of choices to explore for each particular talking point in the presentation. Each website pointed to was chosen for its excellent content or authority, thus providing participants with a persistent space to return to for the seminal resources on the topic.

Many teachers, presenters, and educational technologists are already incorporating these types of "differentiated presentation" options into their daily practices. In the navigation bar to the left are some examples we have been creating purposely for this space. You'll also find links out to pages which already meet the goals of differentiated presentation. Our hope is that this space will help to guide your own differentiated presentation creation.

Please join us and enjoy! Curriculum Specialist, Intermediate Unit One One Intermediate Unit Drive Coal Center, PA 724-938-3241 (x-267) || ||   || Camille Dempsey Educational Technology Consultant http://camilledempsey.wikispaces.com/ ||
 * [[image:Popo_Grin.png width="99" height="124"]] || Mara Linaberger, Ed.D.
 * [[image:Popo_Grin.png width="99" height="124"]] || Mara Linaberger, Ed.D.

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