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=Digital Differentiation=

===Technology is a tool that can be used to help teachers facilitate learning experiences that address the diverse learning needs of all students and help them develop 21st Century Skills, an idea supported by the Common Core. ===

===At it's  most basic level, digital tools can be used to help students find, understand and use information. When combined with student-driven learning experiences fueled by Essential Questions offering flexible learning paths, it can be the ticket to success. Here is a closer look at three components of effectively  using technology as a tool for digital differentiation. ===

===//The goal is to design student-driven learning experiences that are fueled by standards-based Essential Questions and facilitated by digital tools to provide students with flexible learning paths. // ===

3 Components:
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Essential Questions:
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<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #444444; font-family: Arial,Tahoma,Helvetica,FreeSans,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">Teacher as Facilitator:
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