Using TechnologyUsing Technology

to Differentiate Instruction

March 2, 2012March 2, 2012

A quick review of differentiated instruction

Why use technology?

Create Technology projects to differentiate instruction

Sharing

Differentiated Instruction Overview

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IjHGqOZEng&feature=fvsr

Research from the Center of Applied Research in Educational Technology indicates:

Technology is most effective when integrated with curriculum content

Students’ performances are enhanced when they use technology in pairs and collaborative groups

21st Century SkillsDigital learners process information at “twitch speed” with the

ability to determine its usefulness in a matter of seconds

Digital learners learn best through trial and error

Today’s students perceive technology as an artifact of their culture

*According to research conducted by Beck and Wade (2004)

http://animoto.com/play/j4w4gbU807cRbUro5DCt0A

If I can assist you in just If I can assist you in just

ONE way …ONE way …

★ Increase your Repertoire of Technology Tools

(Remember to offer multiple format CHOICES to your students, to appeal to the students’ range of abilities.)

Let’s look at some sample tools

That you can offer to to your students as choices for their projects

OR

That you can use to create inspirational messages or aids in your classroom

Xtranormal

Project created by Iris Han in Bruce Sherman’s class:

http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/12691132/townshend-acts?page=1

Author Study Project:

Using Animoto:

http://animoto.com/play/rO1zepE1XPHMXVmHOTkNCA

Big Huge LabsProjects in multiple formats:

Trading Cards Cube

Movie PosterWallpaper

Magazine Cover Pocket Album

Badge Bead Art

Calendar Billboard

Cube Photo Fortune

Framer CD Cover

Magazine Cover:

Movie Poster:

Trading Card:

Language Arts Science

More Trading Cards:

Shop Safety Historical Figures

Kerpoof!

http://www.kerpoof.com

For creating online books.

http://www.glogster.com

http://aratliff.edu.glogster.com/probability/

Poster-making(Math example)

Glogster

Poster Project(Author Study example)

http://edu.glogster.com/presentation/glog-flow/3267091

Let’s give it a try…..Get into groups OR work alone on a project

you WOULD use in YOUR classroom…..

Note: I’ve put some images in Shared Documents for quick practice with these technology sites.

SHARING. . . . . .

FINAL REMINDERS AS YOU USE FINAL REMINDERS AS YOU USE TECHNOLOGY IN YOUR TECHNOLOGY IN YOUR

CLASSROOMS….CLASSROOMS….

Identify student learning styles to customize learning experiences by better meeting student needs.

Offer students a choice when establishing projects and desired outcomes.

Technology integration should be seamless and meaningful, it's not something "Extra".

Start simple and build upon to establish an instructional repertoire.

Use technology resources that are accessible 24/7.

Ask your digitally connected students for assistance, they will enjoy it!!

Be practical and realistic with yourself and your students.

Have fun!

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