Differentiating Instruction with Technology Offered Online with U of Buffalo, 7/5-8/12/2011

University at Buffalo’s Graduate School of Education
Department of Library & Information Studies
LIS 500M: Differentiating Instruction with Technology, 3 credit hour graduate level course
Instructor: Judy Donovan, EdD
Offered completely online from July 5 – August 12, 2011

Course Description
This course, open to all, will provide the participants with a philosophical, professional, and practical framework for the integration of computer technology into differentiated instruction in the K-12 classroom.  Participants will explore learner characteristics, student needs and elements of differentiated instruction. Differentiated technology products and lessons will be developed.  Students will participate in online threaded discussions and develop technology-rich learning projects. Choices allow graduate students with varied backgrounds and interests to select activities that meet their professional needs.

Textbook and Required Materials
Required: Choose one based on your grade level / interest:
Benjamin, Amy. Differentiated Instruction Using Technology. A Guide for Middle and High School Teachers. Eye On Education. ISBN 1-930556-83-7
OR
Smith, Gracie & Throne, Stephanie. Differentiating Instruction with Technology in K-5 Classrooms. ISTE. ISBN: 978-1-56484-223-6
Optional: McKenzie, Walter. (2nd ed. 2005) Multiple Intelligences and Instructional Technology. ISTE. 9781564841889

About the instructor:
Judy Donovan will start as a clinical assistant professor in GSE this August. She holds an EdD in Instructional Technology and Distance Learning and five master degrees: MBA, MA Educational Leadership, Master of Education, Early Childhood Education, MLS, and MA, English. She has considerable experience as a classroom teacher (including in urban schools)and as a Library Media Specialist. She has> taught online and seated courses on instructional technology, distance learning, and related topics as well as foundations of education and other education courses, developed online courses for high school students, and developed formal curricula. She has 20 publications on online education.

If you are interested in taking this course as a non-matriculating student, please fill out the online Library Science non-degree student application in its entirety and submit to the LIS department.  You may contact LIS with any questions you may have at 716-645-2412.