Using NetTrekker DI to Differentiate Classroom

Instruction

by

LaTonya Greer

MEDT 8461

What is NetTrekker DI • An age appropriate web based search

engine for teachers and students.

• NetTrekker websites are: - aligned to state standards. - evaluated and reviewed by teachers. - rated according to a student’s readability level.

Accessing NetTrekker

• You can access NetTrekker by visiting the Cobb Virtual Library home page.

NetTrekker Home Page

Key Word Searches

Readability Rating

Readability Levels

1- Grades 1-32- Grades 4-53- Grades 7-84- Grades 9-105-Grades 11-12

NetTrekker Icons

Read Aloud Feature

Using the Read Aloud Feature

Dictionary Function

Dictionary Function

Refining Searches

Differentiating Instruction

• It is critical for educators to address the needs of a diverse population of learners. NetTrekker DI is a search engine that is able to meet the needs of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners. Unlike Google, this search engine is much safer for students to use.

Works Cited

• Screenshots captured from:

• http://elementary.netrekker.com

• Clip Art provided by:

• http://office.microsoft.com