Using Technology in a Differentiated Classroom with Verizon Thinkfinity
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Please do the following:
Go to www.thinkfinity.orgClick on myThinkfinity (top right-hand side) Click the Login Now link in the middle of the page OR Create an account if
you have not done so...then login.Click on Trainings on the right-hand side.Click on Attendee Roster.Select our course.
Select Roster.
Emily Hodge and Julie DavisUGA ETC
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