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PBS TeacherLine Presents…
Tech Tools
to
Differentiate
Your Instruction Nancy Thompson and Gwen Thomas
Pre-K through 12
Fishbowl Activity
Differentiated Instruction
• an approach to teaching essential content.
• focuses on whom, where, and how we teach.
• Video clip: Carol Ann Tomlinson, from an interview with Leslie J. Kiernan, 1996.
What is DI.ram
An excerpt used for instructional purposes from the ASCD online course “Differentiating Instruction”
Learning Styles Inventory
What type of learner are you?
1. Visual
2. Auditory
3. Kinesthetic
4. Combination
Let’s find out…….
Differentiated Instruction – The Model
Benefits of Differentiated Instruction
• Teachers and students show acceptance and respect.
• Assessment is an ongoing diagnostic activity.
• All students participate in respectful work.
• The teacher is primarily a coordinator.
• Students and teachers collaborate.
• Students work in a variety of group configurations.
An excerpt used for instructional purposes from the ASCD online course “Differentiating Instruction”
• Time is used flexibly.
• Students often have choices.
• The teacher uses a variety of instructional
strategies.
• Students are assessed in multiple ways.
• Video clip: –Nicole Freeman, 3rd grade teacher, from an
interview with Leslie J. Kiernan, 1996.
Benefits of DI.ram
An excerpt used for instructional purposes from the ASCD online course “Differentiating Instruction”
http://www.lpb.org/education/cyberchannel.cfm
• Educator resources. • Student resources. • Parent resources.
DE streaming
• Unit or theme-related video /clips.• Assignment, Writing Prompt, Test builders.• Lesson Plans.• Professional development resources.
Learner.org – Annenberg Media
• K -12 unit or theme-related videos.• Workshops and courses for educators.
teachers’domain
• Multi-media resources.• Professional development.
National Geographic
• Multi-media resources.• Classroom resoures.
PBS TeacherLine
• Online professional development for educators.o Graduate credit possible.
• Classroom resources.
PBS TeacherLine Peer Connection
• Targeted professional development resources.
PBS Kids
• Interactive resources for children.
PBS Teachers
• Resources for teachers of PreK – 12 students.
Resources
1. Internet4Classrooms – Differentiated Instruction: http://www.internet4classrooms.com/di.htm
2. How to Plan to Differentiate Instruction: http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/teaching/differentiate/planning/
3. Teachley’s Amazing Brain: http://www.ncwiseowl.org/kscope/TeacherHut/Teachley/index.html
4. Tiered Curriculum Projects K – 12 (Math, Science, ELA): http://ideanet.doe.state.in.us/exceptional/gt/tiered_curriculum/welcome.html
5. Discovery Education Lesson Plan Library: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/teacherCenter/lessonPlans/viewLessonPlans. cfm? pageid=ISTE
6. ASCD online course – “Differentiating Instruction”
http://www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd
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Contact information
Nancy Thompson LPB-PBS TeacherLine Project ManagerLouisiana Public Broadcasting7733 Perkins RoadBaton Rouge, LA 70810225.767.4445 * Toll Free 1.800.272.8161 Ext. 4445Fax 225.767.4299 Email: [email protected]
Gwendolyn P. Thomas Teacher-Facilitator of Technology St. Mary Parish School Board Office number: 337-836-9661, ext. 3102 Work cell number: 337-578-2845 Email: [email protected]