Differentiated Instruction Technology Adaptations

1. Differentiated InstructionTechnology Adaptations Dr. Susan A. Lancaster slancaster@bellarmine.edu Bellarmine University April, 2007

2. 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/

3. Technology can enhance whole class instruction by making learning meaningfulfor students at all levels.

4. WhyTechnology • Existence of wide gaps in student experience and ability • Motivating factor of using technology • Flexibility of the medium • Preparing students for the real world

5. 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

6. Sponges Bell Ringers Class Writing Prompts

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Thematic Approach • Geography • Government • History • Culture • Economics

11. 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

12. Virtual Field Trips • Visit Museums (create a museum) • Virtual Zoos (create a zoo) • Virtual Field Trips (students could create a VFT)

13. 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

14. WebQuesthttp://webquest.sdsu.edu/

15. Internet Resources Encyclomedia Ologies Ref Desk Online Libraries

16. Software • Inspiration • Kidspiration • Graphic Organizers

17. Games • Puzzler http://www.puzzler.com/ • EconEdLink Games http://www.econedlink.org/

18. Online Resources • Target specific learner outcomes • Guide the user through instructional steps • May offer feedback and checkpoints • Newer technologies allow for more variety

19. MapsInteractive Maps http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/states_experiment_drag-drop_Intermed_State15s_500.html

20. Awesome Libraryhttp://www.awesomelibrary.org/teacher.html

21. http://www.awesomelibrary.org/Classroom/Technology/Integrating_Technology/Integrating_Technology.htmlhttp://www.awesomelibrary.org/Classroom/Technology/Integrating_Technology/Integrating_Technology.html

22. Amazing Americans http://www.americasstory.com

23. BRAINPop, BRAINPop Jrhttp://www.brainpop.com/

24. Cells Alivehttp://www.cellsalive.com

25. CountOnhttp://www.counton.org

26. This Day in Historyhttp://www.historychannel.com/tdih/

27. Ellis Island Recordshttp://www.ellisislandimmigrants.org/ Search for Ellis Island records, family immigration records, ship pictures

28. Education Worldhttp://www.educationworld.com • Lesson Plans • Professional Development • And • Technology Integration Ideas

29. ENC Onlinehttp://www.enc.org/ K-12 Math and Science Center

30. FunBrainhttp://www.funbrain.com

31. Funology- the science of having funhttp://www.funology.com

32. Gutenburg Projecthttp://promo.net/pg/ Project Gutenberg is the Internet's oldest producer of FREE electronic books (eBooks or eTexts).

33. Go Mathhttp://www.gomath.com

34. JASON Projecthttp://www.jasonproject.org JASON XV: Rainforests at the Crossroads LIVE from Panama

35. Kentucky Virtual Libraryhttp://www.kyvl.org

36. Knowledge Loomhttp://www.knowledgeloom.org/index.jsp Knowledge Loom to learn more about Good Models of Teaching with Technology

37. Library of Congresshttp://www.loc.gov/ Featuring American Memory

38. LDOnlinehttp://ldonline.org Web Resource on Learning Disabilities for parents, teachers and other professionals

39. Thinkfinity-- MarcoPolohttp://www.marcopolo-education.org/

40. MuseumStuffhttp://www.museumstuff.com

41. 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

42. NASAhttp://www.nasa.gov/home/index.html

43. National Science Foundationhttp://www.nsf.gov

44. National Archiveshttp://www.archives.gov/index.html

45. OLOGIES presented by the American Museum of Natural History http://ology.amnh.org

46. Internet Public Libraryhttp://www.ipl.org/

47. Site of the Day Thought of the Day Quote of the Day Current Events Topic Refdeskhttp://www.refdesk.com

48. Rubistarhttp://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php

49. U.S. Government’s Official Web Portalhttp://www.firstgov.gov/

50. U.S. Census Bureauhttp://www.census.gov