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USING TECHNOLOGY IN A DIFFERENTIATED CLASSROOM
WITH VERIZON THINKFINITY
BJ Gallagher, PhD, CCC-SLP
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Technology integration and differentiated instruction complement each other. This presentation provides the rationale for differentiating using technology, as well as a multitude of examples that may be used in your classroom.
Our premise and objective…
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•is a process involving students, allowing them to process, construct, make sense of ideas within a classroom regardless of differences in ability. •Differentiation stems from beliefs about differences among learners, how they learn, learning preferences, and individual interests.
Anderson, K.M. ( 2007). Tips for teaching: Differentiating instruction to include all students. Preventing School Failure, 51(3), 49-54.
What is Differentiation?
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Where to start Teachers recognize individual differences Engage students in different sensory
modalities as well as multiple intelligences and brain preferences
Use varied rates of instruction, complexity
levels, and teaching strategies allowing students to express their knowledge learned in a variety of formats
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Step OneComplete a Pre-Assessment to set up
your Flexible Grouping by noting each student’s:
Learning Profile Interest Readiness levels
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Pre-assessment ToolsWebsites where you can create your own pre-
assessments (subscription required): http://www.quia.com http://www.funbrain.com
/teachers/index.html
Free survey creator http://www.surveymonkey.com
MI Inventory http://surfaquarium.com/MI/inventory.htm
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Content The depth/complexity of the knowledge base a student exploresRequires that students are pre-tested Teachers identify students who do not require direct instruction.Process The way in which a student gains access to knowledge A performance task enabling students to practice and understand the contentProduct The way in which a student's knowledge of a subject is demonstratedThe outcome of the lesson—an assessment or project
Ways to differentiate
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Strategies for differentiating
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Designed to instruct all students on the same objectives but at different levels of complexity and open-endedness.
May be two or more tiers per assignment.
The tasks at each tier allow students to process the information and gain understanding at their own ability level.
Tiered Assignments
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Process of modifying instruction by determining those basicskills students have already mastered
Practice or repetition of those skills is replaced by more challenging option
Alternatives may include enrichment or accelerated study.
Compacting
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Compacting the Curriculum Cool! Awesome! What Is It?http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/lessons/cool/index.html
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand
Words http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/lessons/1000words/index.html
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Interest groups used with secondary students
Interest centers used with elementary students
designed so that learning experiences relate to a specific interest
Students may select a topic generating increased motivation
Centers or Groups
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Web 2.0 Tools for CentersBlogs Learning Clubs: Motivating Middle
School Readers and Writers http://www.readwritethink.org/lesso
ns/lesson_view.asp?id=1168
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A written agreement between the teacher and student.
Teacher specifies the concepts and skills to be learned along with the required components of the assignment.
The student identifies the methods for completing the tasks.
The contract allows the student to work independently while setting daily and weekly work goals and developing management skills.
Learning Contract
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Lessons with Contracts Student Contractshttp://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=141
Student Reading Contracthttp://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson141/contract.pdf
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Students are not assigned to the same group for each task or area of study.
Students may be placed in a group based on readiness, interest, and/or learning profile.
Teachers or students may designate groups.
Allows students to interact with a variety of their peers without being identified with any specific group or ability level
Flexible Grouping
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Differentiate by product, resources and interests
What can we learn from the Chesapeake Bay Watershed?
Grades 3-5http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/14/g35/chesapeakescience.html
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Internet Scavenger Hunt Building Vietnam War Scavenger
Hunts through Web-based Inquiry Can be differentiated by Internet
readiness ability, resources, and interest.
http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=821
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Helps students perceive an idea or concept from six different points of view. Each of the six faces of a cube represents a different perspective for an idea. Students roll the cube and complete the activity displayed on the top face of the cube. Tasks vary in difficultyNot all students/groups receive the same cube.May be differentiated by readiness, interest, and/or learning profile.
Cubing
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Use of Cubing in a Lesson Strategic Reading and Writing:
Summarizing Antislavery Biographies
http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=1017
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Independent study projects are research projects where students develop the skills for independent learning.
Independent Study Projects
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Use of Kidport Students can explore on their own
interests.
http://www.kidport.com/
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Subject Sampler using Tiering
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Student Material Resourceshttp://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/index.asp A collection of supports for literacy learning in the K-12 classroom. Interactive tools can be used to supplement a variety of lessonsProvide an opportunity for students to use technology while developing their literacy skills.
Challenge
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Word Study with Harry and Mudgehttp://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=806 Struggling readers need instruction in word recognition to improve not only their reading skills but also their writing and spelling skills as well. Applying small-group differentiated reading model to a systematic word study of the past tense marker –ed, Helps second- and third-grade students identify both base words and suffixes. Reading differentiated with reading levels using Comic Book Creator
Complexity
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Concentrationhttp://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=73 Play by yourself or against a friend to form pairs. Match numbers, shapes, fractions, or multiplication facts to equivalent representations. The game can be used to practice facts by using the clear pane mode, or for an added challenge, play the game with the windows closed.
Complexity
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Web Resources Galleryhttp://www.readwritethink.org/resources/index.asp The Web Resources Gallery - a myriad of English language arts resources
Resources
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Meeting the Immigrantshttp://www.lubbockisd.org/webquests/MeetImmigrants/index.htm A webquest that differentiates focusing on various roles which provides a variety of resources
Resources
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Area Contractorhttp://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?id=L762
Gives students the opportunity to explore surface area in the same way that a contractor might when providing an estimate to a potential customerOnce the customer accepts the estimate, a more detailed measurement is taken and a quote prepared. Students use estimation to determine the surface area of the walls and floor of their classroom. They check the reasonableness of their estimates, and then measure the classroom for accuracy. Differentiated by role in the group.
Outcomes
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The Great Gatsby Cruisehttp://questgarden.com/52/93/9/070627133821/index.htm A webquest that differentiates the product and process along with resources depending on the role chosen.
Outcomes
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Graphs from the Unit Circlehttp://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?id=L785 Students use uncooked spaghetti to transfer lengths from the unit circle to a function graph on large butcher paper. They discover the key features of sine and cosine graphs.Students working in degrees, but another version of the handouts is provided for students working in radians.
Process
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Grow School Greenshttp://questgarden.com/79/09/6/090326165128/task.htm A webquest to create a garden. Differentiated by role in group along with selection of how the information is presented.
Products
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ThinkQuest differentiate through independent study
ThinkQuest Website http://www.thinkquest.org/ Examples of ThinkQuest sites Sustainability
http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/01346/ Living on the Brink
http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/02242/ I Can Do That! Coping Successfully With
Amputations http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/00021/
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Additional Differentiated Web Sites
More places that you can visit every day.
Education World http://www.educationworld.com/
Sites that lend themselves to differentiation: Ben's Guide to Government for Kids http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
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Websites promoting differentiationK-2 3-5 6-8 9-12
Math
ConcentrationA game of memory using numbers. (challenge)
Cookie DoughLearn numbers and their spellings.
Power FootballAnswer math problems correctly to score a field goal.
(challenge)
Interactive Multiplication Table
Fraction ModelIllustrates fractions, decimal values and percentages.
Factor GameLearn factors of numbers.
Pan BalanceLearn to make different equations which equal the same.
Best Deal ChallengeChoose which food package is most cost effective.
Compound Interest Calculator
Who Bats Better?Compute mean, median, mode, and range using baseball statistics.
Interactive Geometry Dictionary: Lines in Geometry
Defines and illustrates different types of lines.
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More…K-2 3-5 6-8 9-12
Science
Animal Inquiry Words
Learn words scientists use to describe animals.
Sound WaveExplore sound waves and how different sounds are made.
Exploring the Lunar Cycle
Put different phases of the moon in the correct place on the lunar cycle.
Animated Guide to HurricainesPlanet ComparisonCompare the planets, moon, and sun.
Power UpDemonstrates the impact and cost of various types of energy.
Artificial AnatomyIdentify various body parts.
From Cell to DNAA video describing the structure of DNA and its components.
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More…K-2 3-5 6-8 9-12
Language Arts
Word WizardUnscramble words using popular children's books.Word Family Sorter
Explore different vowel sounds and rhyming words.Picture MatchMatch pictures to words based on beginning letter sounds or short or long vowel sounds.
Interactive Crossword Puzzles
Do crossword puzzles on various subjects or create your own.Compare/Contrast
Step by step guide to comparing/contrasting with illustrations.
Letter GeneratorLearn the parts of a letter and create a personal or business letter.Exploring Onomatopoeia
Guide to identifying and creating onomatopoeia words.
BeowulfProvides on overview on the story and meanings of Beowulf.
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Social Studies
Worker's HatsMatch the names of workers to the hats they use at their job.
Currency Converter
World War II Diplomacy Map
Map of Europe during WWII.Where's Everyone Going?
Match transportation types to their era.
Map of Pacific OceanMap displays major events occurring during World War IID day MapAn interactive map of the D day invasion
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Specific Types of Web 2.0 Tools
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BlogsLearning Beyond the Classroom (PreK-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8,
Grades 9-12)
http://www.readwritethink.org/beyondtheclassroom/summer/
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Created for students ages 11-14 http://www.readwritethink.org/beyondtheclassroom/summer/grades6_8/
Career Blog
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PodcastsChatting about Books:
Recommendations for Young Readers (Ages 4-11)
http://www.readwritethink.org/beyond the classroom/summer/podcastsvideos/CAB/013humore.asp
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WikisAccountable Book Clubs: Focused
Discussions http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/le
ssons_view.asp?id+1163
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Online Tools: Scrapbloghttp://www.scrapblog.com/ Scratch http://scratch.mit.edu GoogleDocs
http://www.google.com/google-d-s/intl/en/tour1.html
Social Networks Ning http://www.ning.com/
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Free Web 2.0 tool linksCool Tools for Schools
https://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/
Categories: Presentation, video, slideshow, widgets, research, collaborative, quiz and poll, converters, image, drawing, audio, mapping, music, writing, organizing, storing, and graphing! Hundreds of links.