2. Using NetTrekker DI to Differentiate Classroom Instruction by LaTonya Greer MEDT 8461

3. 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.

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

5. NetTrekker Home Page

6. Key Word Searches

7. Readability Rating Readability Levels 1- Grades 1-3 2- Grades 4-5 3- Grades 7-8 4- Grades 9-10 5-Grades 11-12

8. NetTrekker Icons

9. Read Aloud Feature

10. Using the Read Aloud Feature

11. Dictionary Function

13. Refining Searches

14. 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.

15. Works Cited Screenshots captured from: http://elementary.netrekker.com Clip Art provided by: http://office.microsoft.com