differentiating instruction through integrated technology

Dr. Eileen Flicker

July 25, 2012

Differentiating Instruction through Integrated Technology

Methods & strategies for integrating technology in our classroomsDifferentiated instructionEngage studentsPrepare students for 21st Century

Share resources & examplesOvercoming challengesInternet safety

Agenda

Friends, Acquaintances, & StrangersAppsAudacityBlogsSenteo clickersEdmodoePalsFlipped Classroom ibook Author iMovieGoogle EarthGoogle Lit TripsLinoMovie Maker

Photo StoryPoll EverywherePowerPointPreziSKYPESmart NotebookSurvey MonkeyThinkfinityWeb 2.0WebquestWikisWordle21st Century

Increase use of technology in the classroom to improve student achievement engage & motivate students increase their independence

Use technology to differentiate instructionReadiness Learning stylesInterestAffect

Increase collaboration with colleagues

Goals

Not about the “bells & whistles”Using Technology = Old School Integrating Technology = 21st Century

Bullying Blog

Integrating Technology vs.Using Technology

Planning Collaboration  Implementation  Assessment & Reflection 

Process of Technology Integration

Direct instruction takes place at nightVideo lessons for homework

Reinforcement & practice in schoolSupport & guidance by teachers

Individualized Learning for studentsFlipped Learning NetworkKahn AcademyTedEd

Flipped Classroom

“Getting Smart with SMART”SMART toolsSMART ExchangeLesson Activity ToolkitExamples

ColorsRime WordsHealthy Living SortAlice in Wonderland

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SMART Notebook

1. Model2. Directions3. Research4. Storyboarding5. Technology

Examples5th Grade Disabilities Research - Photo StoryGuidelines Research Storyboard3rd Grade Black History Research2nd Grade Life Cycles Research2nd Grade Weather

Digital Storytelling

VideoMoviemaker or iMovie

Skill reinforcement Video social script “How to…” video

Audio Audacity.com or Garage Band

Alternative to writing Reading running records Practice fluency Read to students

Explore

Audio & Video

Skills-based gamesGoogle Lit TripsWallwisher or LinoGlogsterVirtual ManipulativesPenzuWiki

Web 2.0 Tools/Online Activities

SKYPEePalsBook Sharing ProjectConnect to experts in the districtFlat StanleyVirtual Field Trips

Global Connections

TabletsCell phonesSenteo ClickersBYOD – Bring Your Own

DeviceAppsNotetakingInterneteReaders

iBookAuthorInteractive responses

Mobile Devices

FacebookTwitterEdmodo

Social Media

CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act)Internet safetyAppropriate Online behaviorCyberbulling

Common Sense Media

Internet Safety

ThinkfinityInternet4classroomsThinkquestTeaching ChannelCathy Schrock’s Guide for EducatorsDiscovery EducationFederal Resources for Educational ExcellenceCurriculum 21

Online Resources

What technology tool are you eager to try with your students?

http://www.polleverywhere.com/free_text_polls/NzQ5NDQyOTE1

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