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Supporting Differentiation with Technology
Vallorie SchlechtEducational TechnologyTucson Unified School District
Today’s Topics
What isdifferentiation?
Why should I bother?
What will it look like inmy classroom?
Hints!Give me Hints!!
Differentiation isdoing “whatever it takes to ensure
that struggling and advanced learners, students with varied cultural heritages, and children with different background experiences all grow as much as they possibly can each day, each week, and throughout the year.”
Carol Ann Tomlinson
Creating a Case for Change
What practices used in schools 100 years ago are still in use today?
What research and initiatives support the need for change?
Essential Elements
Laser-like focusData-based decisions drive instructionNo gingerbread kidsEqual, respectful workThree Ring Circus
Assessment
Daily LessonsState Curriculum GroupInstruction
Authentic Assessment
Mastery Non-Mastery
Differentiation ReteachingExtensions
Exceeds Meets Approaches Falls Far Below
Differentiation
Content Reading materials Curriculum
adjustment Reading buddies
Process Tiered activities Manipulatives Personal agendas
Product Choice Activities matched
to learning styles/strengths
Learning Environment Varied groups Varied activity
levels Routines
Creative Content
MarcoPoloCox Education Network Education Online Ebsco
Incredible Internet Information Searching for information Narrowing options
Prospective Processes
Webquests, Thinkquests, Module MakersAsset – Streaming VideoGraphic Organizers Inspiration Eduplace Score
Possible ProductsCreating Choices Utilizing Primary
Technology Products PowerPoint Presentation
(video or photos)
Newspaper Jeopardy Game Tape of a Newscast Excel Poster Kidpix Graph
Using Rubrics
Inviting Environments
ComputersVideo EquipmentAudio EquipmentCooking DevicesDigital CamerasScannersProjectorsTelephones
Curiosity
It is a curiosity of teaching that no two days are alike, but, if we are not careful, all the days can take on a deadening sameness. We must remember that we have every opportunity to transform ourselves and our practice, just as we have every opportunity to stagnate, remaining much the same teachers we were when we began.
Carol Ann Tomlinson
United Streaming has thousands of clips!
Lions live together for a long time in a pride, just like a family.
Victoria Stewart
This animal was found at This animal was found at http://cgl.microsoft.com/clipgallerylive
Brichta Elementary School
Insects, Insects, and More Insects
All insects have a
head, thorax, abdo-
men, and antennas.
Most of them have
wings.
Conclusion Created by John, Jose and Anabelle
There are many things to learn about insects.
Created by John, Jose and Anabelle
THE BUTTERFLY ROOM
Cricket
