Differentiated Instruction Technology Adaptations

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Differentiated InstructionTechnology Adaptations

• Dr. Susan A. Lancaster
• slancaster_at_bellarmine.edu
• Bellarmine University
• April, 2007

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Ways to differentiate

• Produce- The way in which a students 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/
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Technology can enhance whole class
instruction by making learning meaningfulfor
students at all levels.
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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

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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

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• Sponges
• Bell Ringers
• Class Writing Prompts

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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 Astoryboard for a PPT
• Group Bstoryboard for a web page
• Group Cstoryboard for a Poster

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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

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Technology Based Learning Centers

• PowerPoint
• SmartBoard, CPS systems
• Jeopardy, Millionaire, Hollywood Squares review
  sessions
• Special needs students can be included vs
  excluded
• Socialization skillsInter or Intra Personal
  activitiesteam building

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Thematic Approach

• Geography
• Government
• History
• Culture
• Economics

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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

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Virtual Field Trips

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

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WebQuestshttp//webquest.sudu.edu

• Creativity
• Authentic TasksReal World
• Groups work together, however each member has
  individual assignments
• Higher Order Thinking Skills
• Resources Identified
• WebQuest on WebQuests

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WebQuesthttp//webquest.sdsu.edu/
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Internet Resources

• Encyclomedia
• Ologies
• Ref Desk
• Online Libraries

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Software

• Inspiration
• Kidspiration
• Graphic Organizers

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Games

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

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Online Resources

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

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MapsInteractive Maps
http//www.sheppardsoftware.com/states_experiment_
drag-drop_Intermed_State15s_500.html
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Awesome Libraryhttp//www.awesomelibrary.org/teac
her.html
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http//www.awesomelibrary.org/Classroom/Technology
/Integrating_Technology/Integrating_Technology.htm
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Amazing Americans http//www.americasstory.com
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BRAINPop, BRAINPop Jr http//www.brainpop.c
om/
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Cells Alivehttp//www.cellsalive.com
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CountOnhttp//www.counton.org
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This Day in Historyhttp//www.historychannel.com/
tdih/
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Ellis Island Recordshttp//www.ellisislandimmigra
nts.org/
Search for Ellis Island records, family
immigration records, ship pictures
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Education Worldhttp//www.educationworld.com

• Lesson Plans
• Professional Development
• And
• Technology Integration Ideas

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ENC Onlinehttp//www.enc.org/
K-12 Math and Science Center
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FunBrainhttp//www.funbrain.com
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Funology- the science of having
funhttp//www.funology.com
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Gutenburg Projecthttp//promo.net/pg/
Project Gutenberg is the Internet's oldest
producer of FREE electronic books (eBooks or
eTexts).
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Go Mathhttp//www.gomath.com
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JASON Projecthttp//www.jasonproject.org
JASON XV Rainforests at the Crossroads LIVE
from Panama
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Kentucky Virtual Libraryhttp//www.kyvl.org
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Knowledge Loomhttp//www.knowledgeloom.org/index.
jsp

• Knowledge Loom to learn more about Good
  Models of Teaching with Technology

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Library of Congresshttp//www.loc.gov/
Featuring American Memory
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LDOnlinehttp//ldonline.org
Web Resource on Learning Disabilities for
parents, teachers and other professionals
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Thinkfinity-- MarcoPolohttp//www.marcopolo-educa
tion.org/
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MuseumStuffhttp//www.museumstuff.com
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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

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NASAhttp//www.nasa.gov/home/index.html
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National Science Foundationhttp//www.nsf.gov
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National Archiveshttp//www.archives.gov/index.ht
ml
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OLOGIES presented by the American Museum of
Natural History http//ology.amnh.org
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Internet Public Libraryhttp//www.ipl.org/
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Refdeskhttp//www.refdesk.com

• Site of the Day
• Thought of the Day
• Quote of the Day
• Current Events Topic

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Rubistarhttp//rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
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.
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U.S. Governments Official Web
Portalhttp//www.firstgov.gov/
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U.S. Census Bureauhttp//www.census.gov
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Strategies for Reading Comprehensionhttp//curry.
edschool.virginia.edu/go/readquest/strat/
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Zoomhttp//pbskids.org/zoom/index.shtml
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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/math-a.cfm1
• Mathematical reasoning
• Numbers and Numeration
• Operations
• Modeling/Multiple Representation
• Measurement
• Uncertainty
• Patterns and Functions

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• 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

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• Enigma and the Code Breakers
• http//www.iwm.org.uk/upload/package/10/enigma/i
  ndex.htm
• Road Sign Math
• http//www.roadsignmath.com
• Numb3rs
• http//www.cbs.com/primetime/numb3rs/ti

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• 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/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi.Mathemat
  ics

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• Escape the Knabthe 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

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• Challenge of the 7 Cups
• http//www.learningwave.com/abmath/7cups/index.htm
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• Wolfram MathWorld ttp//mathworlad.wolfram.c
  om
• Discoverys Brain Boosters
• http//school.discovery.com/brainboosters
• Math Forum Lesson Plans
• http//mathforum.org/teachers/high/lessons-indivi
  dual.html

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• The National Math Trail
• http//www.nationalmathtrail.org
• Teachers Lab
• http//www.learner.org/teacherslab
• AAA Math
• http//www.aaamath.com/index.html

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