differentiating instruction webinar (july 2015)
TRANSCRIPT
Let’s Get To Know Each Other!
● School, subjects, grades taught● Tech situation (LMS, Apps, Devices)
75% principals attributeincreased student engagement in learningto the effective use of digital content
Blackboard Study 2014
Before you curate Ask...
LEARNING OUTCOME✖ Can students choose how
they show their learning?✖ Can I give them any
options?
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT✖ Where are my students
now?✖ Will I give a pre-tests?✖ Have I done an interest
inventory?
DELIVERY✖ Will I deliver
instruction directly?✖ Self-directed e-
learning?✖ Peer teaching?
Academic ReadinessThe more diverse the spread in your class, the more you’ll need to differentiate this way.
Case by Case, determine:
Student InterestsThe more similar your students are in ability and background knowledge the more feasible this fun option becomes.
DipsticksAlternative Formative
Assessment
Alternative Tools/Strategies
✖ Before you go, Tweet what you know✖ 60 second paper✖ Digital Portfolios ✖ Making
DipsticksTraditional Formative
Assessment
Assessment Creation Tools
✖ KAHOOT✖ Learn Click✖ Google Forms
Try Kahoot:http://bit.ly/1GoJa2F
Kahoot Tutorial
Learnclick.com
Teach to your strengths& curate your weaknesses
Create Some, Curate More
Don’t reinvent the wheelYou don’t have to create everything yourself to engage your students.
What to think about as you Curate
Cross-CurricularLearning
Opportunities
Engage Using StudentInterests
Curriculum & Test
Alignment
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Project Share Texas.orgFind lesson plans, activities, games and more!
Where good information
finds you
PRO TIP: You can be curating anytime, even while you’re waiting in line. These sites make it easy to find the time!
@alicekeeler (Google)
Storing The Good Stuff
1. Use bookmarks to track your sources
2. Next level: Diigo social bookmarking &
annotation
3. Pinterest boards (public or private)
4. Your own blog or website (Google Sites)
5. Google Apps (docs, spreadsheets)
6. Evernote & other native apps
7. Your LMS or Edmodo
Google Docs GO TO