Transcript Differentiated Instruction Technology Adaptations

Differentiated Instruction
Technology Adaptations
Dr. Susan A. Lancaster
[email protected]
Bellarmine University
April, 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
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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)
WebQuests
http://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
WebQuest
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/
Internet Resources
• Encyclomedia
• Ologies
• Ref Desk
• Online Libraries
Software
• Inspiration
• Kidspiration
• Graphic Organizers
Games
• Puzzler http://www.puzzler.com/
• EconEdLink Games
http://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
Maps
Interactive Maps
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/states_experiment_drag-drop_Intermed_State15s_500.html
Awesome Library
http://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/
Cells Alive
http://www.cellsalive.com
CountOn
http://www.counton.org
This Day in History
http://www.historychannel.com/tdih/
Ellis Island Records
http://www.ellisislandimmigrants.org/
Search for Ellis Island records, family immigration
records, ship pictures
Education World
http://www.educationworld.com
•Lesson Plans
•Professional
Development
And
•Technology
Integration
Ideas
ENC Online
http://www.enc.org/
K-12
Math and
Science
Center
FunBrain
http://www.funbrain.com
Funology- the science of having fun
http://www.funology.com
Gutenburg Project
http://promo.net/pg/
Project Gutenberg is the Internet's
oldest producer of FREE electronic
books (eBooks or eTexts).
Go Math
http://www.gomath.com
JASON Project
http://www.jasonproject.org
JASON XV: Rainforests at the Crossroads LIVE from Panama
Kentucky Virtual Library
http://www.kyvl.org
Knowledge Loom
http://www.knowledgeloom.org/index.jsp
Knowledge Loom
to learn more
about
Good Models of
Teaching with
Technology
Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/
Featuring American Memory
LDOnline
http://ldonline.org
Web Resource
on Learning
Disabilities for
parents,
teachers and
other
professionals
Thinkfinity-- MarcoPolo
http://www.marcopolo-education.org/
MuseumStuff
http://www.museumstuff.com
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
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United States Museums - Listed by State
Worldwide Museums - Listed by Country
Museums by Types and Genres
Online Museum Shops
Unusual and Strange Collections
NASA
http://www.nasa.gov/home/index.html
National Science Foundation
http://www.nsf.gov
National Archives
http://www.archives.gov/index.html
OLOGIES presented by the American
Museum of Natural History
http://ology.amnh.org
Internet Public Library
http://www.ipl.org/
Refdesk
http://www.refdesk.com
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Site of the Day
Thought of the Day
Quote of the Day
Current Events
Topic
Rubistar
http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php
CATEGORY
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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/
U.S. Census Bureau
http://www.census.gov
Strategies for Reading
Comprehension
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/g
o/readquest/strat/
Zoom
http://pbskids.org/zoom/index.shtml
Math
WebMath http://www.webmath.com
Ask Dr. Math http://mathforum.org/dr.math
New York Regents Exam Prep Center
http://regentsprep.org/Regents/math/matha.cfm#1
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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/cgibin/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/inde
x.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/lessonsindividual.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