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 * ===Discovery Education Homework Help===
 * ===Flashcard Exchange===
 * ===Math.com===

Rationale:
If the purpose of homework is to increase student understanding of class material with a goal of achieving mastery, then resources must be available to assist students outside of the classroom setting. Discovery Education provides these resources through videos, tutorials, interactive explorations, interactive videos, and web resources for all curriculum areas and grade levels K-12. Student resources include help with mastering the necessary elements for success in mathematics, help making science connections with observable events and experiences, web resources that provide assistance with written and verbal communication skills, and videos that help with understanding of the election process, and people involved with U.S. presidency.

Resources Needed:
A computer with internet access and a media player installed.

Rationale:
Flashcards have been used as a study resource for many years. They provide students with a tool that is easy to understand because the format is simplified and the concepts are clear and concise. The focus is placed on important facts and ideas that can be reviewed quickly and often. Both visual and auditory learners can benefit from the use of flashcards. Visual learners benefit from the written information presented in the form of text or an image and auditory learners can practice by saying the word and information to reinforce learning. Flashcard Exchange takes the concept of a very traditional study tool into 21st century learning. The web-based application allows teachers and students of all ages to create flashcards, study, share, print and download files. Flashcards are tagged by subject and some of the categories included are Early Education, Elementary School, High School, Higher Education, Science, Miscellaneous, Medicine, Trades and Occupations, Information Technology, and Languages.

Resources Needed:
A computer with internet access is needed and an account must be created for log-in in purposes. There is a free account option and a premium service option. //Free account:// Create unlimited flashcards, share flashcards with friends and students, study on-line and play memory //Premium Services//: One-time fee of $19.95, print flashcards in multiple formats, export flashcards to Word or Excel, advance study with Leitner card files, cram mode quick learning made easy, image created flashcards, and audio create flashcards. There is also a [|iPhone Flashcards] application available for download.



Rationale:
Math.com provides students, parents and teachers a resource for homework help, practice, tutoring, calculations and games for learning math. Major math concepts are reviewed, step-by-step solutions are provided, assessments are available, and answers to math questions are given that help students gain a deeper understanding of math concepts. Math.com provides resources for basic math operations like addition and subtraction through advanced topics such as calculus and trigonometry. It is a resource that can be used for all levels of learners.

Resources Needed:
A computer with internet access.

Educational Challenges: Differentiated Instruction
Today's classrooms include a wide-range of learners with multiple learning style preferences. Teachers are required to meet the needs of all students and differentiate their instruction to achieve these demands. Technology resources that can be utilize for homework and practice, like those listed above, offer supplemental explanations of the curriculum covered in the classroom. The also provide tools with multiple levels of complexity to reach each learners needs whether it be a more simplistic approach to an explanation or added complexity to challenge the student.

Home Cues, Questions, and Advance Organizers Homework and Practice Identifying Similarities and Differences Providing Feedback Reinforcing Effort Simulations and Games Summarizing and Note Taking