We know our students all learn in different paces and styles and so undoubtedly differentiation is an important tool. However, it doesn't have to be such a time consuming part of teaching involving 4 different types of the same worksheet every activity!

Here are some ideas to encourage your students to take ownership of their own learning:

1) Bulletin boards - display relevant key words, information, examples of students' work that they can refer to when they feel they need the extra support.

2) Seating plans - where you position students can also be a tool to differentiate (see my previous blog post all about 'How to create an effective seating plan for your classroom'). You can sit students with those of a similar ability together, or different ability where the more able can extend their learning by supporting others and the less able can learn from more their peers.

3) Ask students to design the activity - they will pitch it at the right challenge and personal interest for their needs. If they can't think of anything, you can at least give them some options to choose from - the element of choice works very well.

4) C3B4ME - encourage your students to be independent learners and find 3 other sources of information before they come to you for help.

5) What Next - have a bank of extension activities available for your high flyers so they can extend their learning. These can be generic tasks that apply to any lesson, but ask for deeper thinking and rigor to the topic they are currently learning about.

For more tips on differentiating your teaching, check out this great book below:

I hope those have given you some ideas on easily incorporating differentiation into your lessons! If you have any comments suggestions, please leave a message below!

If you are looking for some technology themed bulletin board ideas, then look no further! I have collated some of my favorites from my Classroom Tips Pinterest board, and shown them below. 
I hope they inspire you to dress up your classroom, technology style! (Click on the images to be taken to the blogs they originated from, where possible!)

I hope these examples inspire you to create your own awesome Technology displays in your classrooms that your students will love! Check out my Classroom Tips Pinterest board for more!

I have also created a watercolour technology rules poster for you to download for free, simply pop your details in the box below to download it right away!

Finally, if you're looking into learning more about digital resources for your classroom, check out this free guide all about technology integration!

I am linking up with Teaching Trio today for the Sunday Scoop! Here's a bit about me and my upcoming week:

HAVE TO:
As usual for a Sunday, the first things I need to ensure are done are my lesson plans for the week! I have an idea in my head, I just need to jot them on paper.
After the weekend passes by, I must remember to set my school alarm for 5am...
I've had a creative burst this weekend and I made a few new clip art sets so I need to make sure I've pinned them:

HOPE TO:
This cough I've had has been going on for weeks. Not only is it painful, it's just plain annoying - I feel sorry for my students having to listen extra hard to what I am saying in between bouts of coughing fits :( I hope it dies off soon...
I'm also hoping to head to the cinema this week too, I just love the atmosphere there and being able to switch off for a few hours. Just hope I don't get into a coughing fit and irritate everyone..!

HAPPY TO:
One thing that is always a pleasure, is the one time a week I take to paint my nails, it always makes a difference and freshens me up ready for the week ahead!

I hope you all have a great week!