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In today’s educational landscape, technology serves as a catalyst for differentiation, enhancing how teachers deliver content to meet diverse student needs. This guide explores key strategies for leveraging technology to facilitate differentiation, focusing on student readiness, interests, and profiles. By utilizing formative assessments, multimedia resources, and flexible grouping, educators can better engage their learners. The inquiry process allows for tailored approaches, encouraging students to focus on their individual interests and learning styles. Discover how to harness technology effectively to improve student outcomes.
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In The Zone Using Technology To Differentiate http://schools.spsd.sk.ca/curriculum/techyteacher/
The more teacher delivery, the less differentiation
Differentiation @Inquiry Process Content Product Readiness Interest Profile
Compelling Us to Differentiate – “About” was done with Google Readiness Interests Profile http://www.flowtown.com/blog/how-to-really-get-conversions-from-social-media
Compelling Us to Differentiate - Text Readiness Interests Profile
Compelling Us to Differentiate – Gaming Readiness Interests Profile
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/28/us-syria-deraa-idUSTRE73R51Z20110428http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/28/us-syria-deraa-idUSTRE73R51Z20110428
What is the best course of action to stop the fighting in Syria? http://stevenwassenaar.photoshelter.com/image/I00004WFEmJxJeMk
Readiness = knowledge + skills What knowledge and skills will your group need to answer the question? What is the best course of action to stop the fighting in Syria? Today’s meet – http://todaysmeet.com/zone
Readiness - Formative Assessment Readiness - Poll
Readiness - Formative Assessment Readiness - Poll
Readiness To Learn http://hello.corkboard.me/
Interests – Social Media Interests – Social Media
Learning Style http://blog.mrmeyer.com/
How do you pick the route – process, product or content?
Differentiation @Inquiry Process Content Product Readiness Interest Profile
Zone of Proximal Development Can’t learn it yet Not yet Not yet Not yet
Process – Attend to Different Learners • Visual literacy as gateway • Multimedia for multiple ways of learning • Focus on either easiest (if content is hard) or hardest (to improve skills)
Process – Multiple Minds Together • All people increase content knowledge • Teacher gets a record of thinking/ZPD • Flexible grouping