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Differentiated InstructionTechnology Adaptations
Dr. Susan A. [email protected]
Bellarmine UniversityApril, 2007
Ways to differentiate
• Produce- The way in which a student’s knowledge of a subject is assessed
• Product- The way in which a student gains access to knowledge
• Content- The depth/complexity of the knowledge base a student explores
http://www.slideshare.net/sspengler/instructional-technology-coaching-meeting/
Technology can enhance whole class instruction
by making learning meaningful
for students at all levels.
Why Technology
• Existence of wide gaps in student experience and ability
• Motivating factor of using technology
• Flexibility of the medium
• Preparing students for the real world
Technology Resources for Differentiated Instruction
• WebQuests• Inspiration Software and Internet based
programs• Internet Subject Samplers• Internet Scavenger Hunts• PowerPoint type Forms (Interactive study
guides, Jeopardy, etc)• Classroom Performance Systems• Quizstar• Filamentality
Sponges
Bell Ringers
Class Writing Prompts
Writing Prompts• Who has it easier Boys or Girls
• If you received a million dollars, how would you spend it
• You are the public relations executive for a new (Harry Potter, etc.) novel. Your task is to create an advertisement that is both informative and persuasive.
• Group A—storyboard for a PPT• Group B—storyboard for a web page• Group C—storyboard for a Poster
Standards Based Units of Instruction
• Essential Questions for the unit are the same
• i.e. What are the causes of heat?
• What are the effects of the currents?
• Assessments might vary for ability levels and learning styles
• Weather reports, written reports, detailed maps
Technology Based Learning Centers
• PowerPoint
• SmartBoard, CPS systems
• Jeopardy, Millionaire, Hollywood Squares review sessions
• Special needs students can be included vs excluded
• Socialization skills—Inter or Intra Personal activities—team building
Thematic Approach
• Geography
• Government
• History
• Culture
• Economics
PowerPoint
• Students can use handouts for notes
• Students can create presentations
• AP students -Students can enhance basic information/presentations
• Diverse Learners--Students can add visuals/graphics
Virtual Field Trips
• Visit Museums (create a museum)
• Virtual Zoos (create a zoo)
• Virtual Field Trips (students could create a VFT)
WebQuestshttp://webquest.sudu.edu
• Creativity
• Authentic Tasks—Real World
• Groups work together, however each member has individual assignments
• Higher Order Thinking Skills
• Resources Identified
• WebQuest on WebQuests
WebQuesthttp://webquest.sdsu.edu/
Internet Resources
• Encyclomedia
• Ologies
• Ref Desk
• Online Libraries
Software
• Inspiration
• Kidspiration
• Graphic Organizers
Games
• Puzzler http://www.puzzler.com/
• EconEdLink Gameshttp://www.econedlink.org/
Online Resources
• Target specific learner outcomes
• Guide the user through instructional steps
• May offer feedback and checkpoints
• Newer technologies allow for more variety
MapsInteractive Maps
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/states_experiment_drag-drop_Intermed_State15s_500.html
Awesome Libraryhttp://www.awesomelibrary.org/teacher.html
http://www.awesomelibrary.org/Classroom/Technology/Integrating_Technology/Integrating_Technology.html
Amazing Americans http://www.americasstory.com
BRAINPop, BRAINPop Jr http://www.brainpop.com/
This Day in Historyhttp://www.historychannel.com/tdih/
Ellis Island Recordshttp://www.ellisislandimmigrants.org/
Search for Ellis Island records, family immigration records, ship pictures
Education Worldhttp://www.educationworld.com
•Lesson Plans
•Professional Development
And
•Technology Integration
Ideas
ENC Onlinehttp://www.enc.org/
K-12
Math and Science Center
Funology- the science of having funhttp://www.funology.com
Gutenburg Projecthttp://promo.net/pg/
Project Gutenberg is the Internet's oldest producer of FREE electronic books (eBooks or eTexts).
JASON Projecthttp://www.jasonproject.org
JASON XV: Rainforests at the Crossroads LIVE from Panama
Knowledge Loomhttp://www.knowledgeloom.org/index.jsp
Knowledge Loom to learn more about Good Models of Teaching with Technology
Library of Congresshttp://www.loc.gov/
Featuring American Memory
LDOnlinehttp://ldonline.org
Web Resource on Learning
Disabilities for parents,
teachers and other
professionals
Thinkfinity-- MarcoPolohttp://www.marcopolo-education.org/
Museums Online – Guide to Museums
We have 1000's of museums, zoos, historical societies and related organizations in our database .. you may search for a specific name or topic at any time .. however you may also find our themed directories on this gateway page of great assistance
• United States Museums - Listed by State • Worldwide Museums - Listed by Country • Museums by Types and Genres • Online Museum Shops • Unusual and Strange Collections
NASAhttp://www.nasa.gov/home/index.html
National Archiveshttp://www.archives.gov/index.html
OLOGIES presented by the American Museum of Natural History
http://ology.amnh.org
Internet Public Libraryhttp://www.ipl.org/
Refdeskhttp://www.refdesk.com
• Site of the Day
• Thought of the Day
• Quote of the Day
• Current Events Topic
Rubistarhttp://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Presentation Well-rehearsed with smooth delivery that holds audience attention.
Rehearsed with fairly smooth delivery that holds audience attention most of the time.
Delivery not smooth, but able to maintain interest of the audience most of the time.
Delivery not smooth and audience attention often lost.
Content Covers topic in-depth with details and examples. Subject knowledge is excellent.
Includes essential knowledge about the topic. Subject knowledge appears to be good.
Includes essential information about the topic but there are 1-2 factual errors.
Content is minimal OR there are several factual errors.
Mechanics No misspellings or grammatical errors.
Three or fewer misspellings and/or mechanical errors.
Four misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
More than 4 errors in spelling or grammar.
Attractiveness Makes excellent use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance the presentation.
Makes good use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance to presentation.
Makes use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. but occasionally these detract from the presentation content.
Use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. but these often distract from the presenation content.
U.S. Government’s Official Web Portal
http://www.firstgov.gov/
Strategies for Reading Comprehension
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/readquest/strat
/
Zoomhttp://pbskids.org/zoom/index.shtml
MathWebMath http://www.webmath.com
Ask Dr. Math http://mathforum.org/dr.math
New York Regents Exam Prep Center http://regentsprep.org/Regents/math/math-a.cfm#1
• Mathematical reasoning• Numbers and Numeration• Operations• Modeling/Multiple Representation• Measurement• Uncertainty• Patterns and Functions
• SOS Math http://www.sosmath.com
• Algebra Help http://www.algebrahelp.com
• Culturally-Situated Math Design Tools
http://www.rpi.edu/`eglash/csdt.html
• SmartSkies FlyBy Math and LineUp with Math
http://quest.nasa.gov/prjects/smart_skies
• Enigma and the Code Breakers
http://www.iwm.org.uk/upload/package/10/enigma/index.htm
• Road Sign Math
http://www.roadsignmath.com
• Numb3rs
http://www.cbs.com/primetime/numb3rs/ti
Rec Puzzles Archive http://rec-puzzles.org
Interactive Mathematics Miscellany & Puzzles http://www.cut-the-know.org/index.shtml
Math in Daily Life http://www.learner.org/exhibits/dailymath
Ask Eric Lesson Plans http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/
lessons.cgi.Mathematics
Escape the Knab—the Adventure
http://www.escapefromknab.com
Math Tutorials
http://www.math.hmc.edu/calculus/tutorials
Absurd Math
http://www.learningwave.com/abmath
Teachers.Net Lesson Bank
http://teachers.net/lessons/browse.html
Challenge of the 7 Cups
http://www.learningwave.com/abmath/7cups/index.html
Wolfram MathWorld ttp://mathworlad.wolfram.com
Discovery’s Brain Boosters
http://school.discovery.com/brainboosters
Math Forum Lesson Plans
http://mathforum.org/teachers/high/lessons-individual.html
The National Math Trail
http://www.nationalmathtrail.org
Teacher’s Lab
http://www.learner.org/teacherslab
AAA Math
http://www.aaamath.com/index.html
Technology can enhance whole class instruction
by making learning meaningful
for students at all levels.
http://education.bellarmine.edu/lsusan/technology_resources_for_teacher.asp