Transcript To Infinitec and Beyond!!!

To Infinitec and
Beyond!!!
Using Technology to
Differentiate Instruction in the
Classroom
November 28, 2006
Presented by Cindy Sherman
Goals for the Day
• Log onto and explore the Infinitec Website
• Discuss how to incorporate technology to
differentiate learning in the classroom.
• Learn about other sites that can provide
students support in your classroom.
DIFFERENTIATED
INSTRUCTION…
Is a teacher’s response to
diverse learners’ needs (by
adjusting content, process,
or product).
Adapted from Differentiated Instruction PowerPoint April 2006 Dennince Craig presenter.
Effective Differentiated
Instruction follows several
key principles.
• Learner-centered (know your students)
• Knowledge-centered (know the content)
• Proactive planning of multiple routes for
student success (“universal design”)
• Ongoing assessment & adjustment
• Flexible pacing
• Creation of a respectful learning
community
• Small, flexible, learning groups
• A variety of materials and resources
Adapted from Differentiated Instruction PowerPoint May 2006 Dennince Craig presenter.
Teachers can
differentiate …
• Content ( the information?)
• Process (by which students
tackle the information)
• Product (the evidence of
student learning)
Adapted from Differentiated Instruction PowerPoint May 2006 Dennince Craig presenter.
Teachers differentiate
according to students’ …
• Readiness (skills & knowledge
mastered)
• Interests (what
attracts/motivates them)
• Learning profile (learning style,
true color, multiple intelligence,
etc.)
Adapted from Differentiated Instruction PowerPoint May 2006 Dennince Craig presenter.
What is Universal
Design for Learning
(UDL)
• Proactively plans content that
demonstrates an awareness of each
students abilities, interests, and learning
styles.
• Universal does not imply one solution for
everyone. Different learners have different
needs.
• UDL is a tool that helps educators
differentiate their instruction through
articulated goals and individualize
materials, methods, and assessments.
How do we do this?
Through Pyramid Planning
What would some students be able to do
What would most students learn from this
What every student must know and/or do to be successful
Goals for the Day
Discuss how to incorporate technology to
differentiate
learning in your classroom.
Learn about other sites that can provide
students support in your classroom.
Log onto and explore the
Infinitec Website
So here we
go……
Pocket Mods
• The PocketMod is a small book
with guides on each page.
• Helps with organization
• Can turn any 8 page pdf
document into a pocket mod
• www.pocketmod.com
• Additional pocketmod resource
www.onionmountaintech.com
Infinitec: A Powerful
Tool for Differentiation
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www.usd261.com
Click on “Teachers”
Click on “Kansas Infinitec”
“Log in”, or “Create a New
Account”
Resources
• Commercial Vendors: Mostly information regarding
Augmentative Communication
• Conferences: Upcoming National AT conferences
• BoardMaker resources: Links to adapted books and
other BoardMaker resources
• Kansas State Resources: AT Match
• Technology for all Learners Podcasts: Judi
Sweeney
Resources Con’t
• Educational Resources
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Big.com Simple Web Search Engine for people
who need enlarged print.
Free Classic Audiobooks Free audiobooks in
natural and synthesized speech
Free Resources from the 'Net for Special
Education Website with numerous links to free
activites and information
Imagination Cubed Draw online and invite
friends to draw with you!
Project Gutenberg Project Gutenberg is an
incredible library of e-text that is open to the
public and free for your use. These books are all
public domain.
Resources Con’t
• Science Jefferson Labs offers this
Activities and Puzzles website that
provides activities in the areas of science
and math.
• SparkNotes SparkNotes is a website that
provides summaries of popular literature it works great with UltraHal!
• UltraHal Text-to-Speech Reader UltraHal is
a free, PC-only, text-to-speech reader that
will speak items copied to the clipboard,
instant messages, and more!
Resources Con’t
• Podcast: A podcast is a
multimedia file dietributed over
the Internet using
syndicationfeeds, for playback
on mobile devices and personal
computers.
Online Classroom
• Over 50 videos on a variety of
subjects
• Available through video
streaming online.
In District Videos
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Text Modifications
Intro to Processing
The AT Continuum
Access to the Curriculum
Integrating Augmentative
Communication in the
Classroom
In District Videos Con’t
• Poetry Power
• AT for Students with Micl
Disabilities
• Speaking Dynamically Pro
(Basic and Advanced Training)
• Reading Assessment Parts I, II,
and III
Learning Exchange
• Infinitec Smart Sheets: Detailed
information regarding an AT
device, how to set it up, use it
and troubleshooting ideas.
• Hard copies are available in the
district.
Learning Exchange
Con’t
• Universal Design Guides:
These Resource Guides demonstrate how general and
special education collaboration can result in greater
access to the general education curriculum by
learners with different styles, strengths and needs.
UDL lessons incorporate both technology and
web-based resources to enhance learner access and
engagement. The template for these guides was
developed by Dave L.Edyburn,
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (Infinitec Website)
Learning Exchange
Con’t
• System Adaptations:
• These documents detail how you
can make your Windows PC or
MAC computer more accessible to
Enhance Student Learning
(Infinitec Website).
And Beyond…..
Web Resources
• ReadPlease - http://www.readplease.com/
• ClassZone –
http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/navi
gation/home.cfm
• Windows to the Universe
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/
• The Graphic Organizer Home Page –
www.graphic.org/index.htm
• Reading Quest –
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/readquest/strat
• WriteDesign On-line –
www.writedesignonline.com/organizers/index.htm
• Learning Toolbox - http://coe.jmu.edu/LearningToolbox
Web Resources
• KidsClick – Research Tool for Kids http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/KidsClick!/
• HPR-TEC - www.4teachers.org
• Learning Toolbox http://coe.jmu.edu/LearningToolbox/
• Special Connections http://www.specialconnections.ku.edu
• Math VIDS – Math Strategies http://coe.jmu.edu/mathvidsr/
• Apple Education – http://www.apple.com/education
• All resources from Sean Smith’s
PowerPoint 11-3-2005
Math Websites for
Differentiation (interactive)
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www.mathscribe.com We offer 24 free below. These
exercises use dynamic graphing and guided discovery to
strengthen and connect both symbolic and visual reasoning.
They give the student a hands-on visual introduction to
important Algebra I topics, motivating and clarifying
standards-based Algebra I computer lab assignments later
explanations and symbolic problem-solving techniques.
http://www.digitaldutch.com/unitconverter/
Converts units of measure.
Do it lessons developed by the University of Washington,
program designed for college bound teens
www.washington.edu/doit/lessons
www.math.com interactive homework help that has 4 steps
for knowledge growth
Math Websites for
Differentiation (interactive)
• http://www.gomath.com help completing math
problems with practice options
• www.purplemath.com lesson and tutoring reviews.
• www.padowan.dk/graph Free and functions and
produce a graph
• http://nlvm.usu.edu and interactive
collection of visual manipulatives
• http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activiti
es downloadable program that will allow a student
to set points / Online interactive math
activities with included teacher guides
Math Websites for
Differentiation (interactive)
• http://illuminations.nctm.org
provides links to many
manipulative activities
Additional sites
• http://www.as.wvu.edu/~acad/
gives ideas of how to teach
math to a variety of individuals
with disabilities