Differentiated+Instruction

=Differentiated Instruction=


 * //IU1 Facilitator://** Mara Linaberger, Ed.D., Curriculum Specialist, linabergerm@iu1.k12.pa.us, 724-938-3241 X267

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Welcome
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Introduction to Wikis
During the workshop, you will learn about [|Wikis] - which are a new web-based technology that can be utilized for collaborative learning. Today's workshop is being conducted entirely on a Wiki. Today you will have the opportunity to use this wiki to share information about differentiated instruction and other topics too. For more information about wiki is, and what it does, watch this video "[|Wikis in Plain English]" from [|CommonCraft Show].

Formative Assessment
Now on to our topic - Differentiated Instruction (DI). To plan for today's instruction and activities, we'll use an online survey to find out your prior knowledge. We will share and reflect upon that data with the entire group, and then you will have a chance differentiate the rest of the workshop for yourself, based on your prior knowledge and comfort with the topic.

Survey-(GoogleSpreadheets)
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Results-(GoogleSpreadsheets)
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Join the Wiki
To be able to use this wiki, both today and in the future, you will want to join the wiki. Follow the steps below to enroll and subscribe to this wikispace:
 * At the top left hand corner, click on **join this space.**
 * **If you already belong to wikispaces** simply log in to request membership for space and wait for approval.
 * **If you are new to Wikispaces** do not type in a username or password at this time. Click on **join Wikispaces now.**
 * Create a **usename,** type in a **password** you can remember, and add your **email address.**
 * Leave the **Make a Space** button on **No**. (You can create your own Wikispace from your account at a later date.)
 * Click on the **Join** button.
 * Now go to the email account you listed for your username, and click on **Confirm your email address now**.
 * This will take you back to Wikispaces, and tell you your email address has been confirmed.
 * Return to this site (either in a open tab, or type the address into your browser again)
 * Click **Join this Space** one more time.
 * Click the **Request Membership** button
 * One of your instructors will approve your membership momentarily.
 * Click the **refresh** button on your browser (the blue circular arrow) and you will be ready to move on to today's DI activities.

Common Language
To ensure that we all have common language in regards to [|differentiated instruction], follow the links below out to definitions of the most commonly defined elements in differentiated instruction.
 * [|Content] - what we teach
 * [|Process] - how students learn
 * strategies - the activities we use to engage learners in differentiated ways
 * [|Product] - how students show what they know
 * performance tasks - various ways students can show what they know
 * adjustable assignments - tasks that engage various grouping techniques, independent vs. group work
 * [|Assessment] - how we measure student knowledge
 * [|formative] - assessment that happens before or during instruction
 * [|summative] - assessment that happens after instruction
 * Climate - creating a space conducive to learning
 * Learner characteristics - what makes each student an individual
 * [|learning styles] -the way a learner, learns best
 * [|multiple intelligences] - the various strengths and weaknesses humans posess in regards to learning
 * [|Instructional strategies] - research based techniques that meet various types of needs
 * Curricular approaches - broader activities such as centers, projects, inquiry, contracts, problem based learning, and choice boards

DI Activities
A common DI curricular approach is the use of "choice boards." That is, students are allowed to choose the activities they will engage in based on the content to be mastered. Today, our content to //begin to master// is differentiated instruction. Below you'll find a chart which contains categories to represent both your familiarity with DI strategies, and your comfort with technology. Reflect on your answers in the formative assessment and then select the activity below which best fit your skills and interests.


 * || **Advanced With DI** || **Proficient With DI** || **Basic With DI** || **Beginner With DI** ||
 * **Advanced With Tech** || # Create a new page on this wiki around one of the themes or terms related to differentiated instruction.
 * 1) Begin to locate and add web-based resources to that area to help expand the knowledge of yourself and your colleagues. || # Go into [|NettrekkerDI] and explore to determine what differentiated options are embedded in the tool.
 * 2) Create a "how to DI with Nettrekker" cheat sheet for your colleagues and post it in the "DI Resources" area in this wiki. || # Go into [|DiscoveryStreaming] and locate videos which either cover differentiated instruction topics.
 * 3) Create a list of those video titles and share them with your colleagues in the "DI Resources" of this wiki || # Go to Dr. Linaberger's [|del.icio.us links] and locate my bookmarks on differentiated instruction (I have several tags).
 * 4) Look at some of the resources to learn more and then paste the two best URL's in this wikispace. ||
 * **Proficient With Tech** || # Explore the Educational-Origami Wikisace, looking for resources useful to you and your colleagues.
 * 1) Begin to organize the URL's or links to the tools in this wikipage on this site titled "DI Resources." || # Explore Jim Gates "FunWeb2.0 Tools Page" and look at new tools - pick one to learn how to use.
 * 2) Post a description and summary of this tool and its DI features on this wiki. || # Explore the Web2.0Guru Wikispace to see what resources are there related to differentiated instruction.
 * 3) Create a summary of the best two ideas you found and share it in this wiki under the "DI Resources" area. || # Use [|AccessPA PowerLibrary] (possibly on your desktop) to begin to locate articles on differentiated instruction.
 * 4) Read and select two you believe would help colleagues. Paste links to those articles in the wiki area called "DI Resources" ||
 * **Basic With Tech** || # Create a PowerPoint presentation to share what you know about differentiated instruction and can share with others in the district.
 * 1) Find someone in today's workshop who can help you to transfer your knowledge to this wikispace. || # Visit the Tech4DI Wikispaceand explore the resources there.
 * 2) Return to this wiki and post a link to the site and a brief description of what you found beneath it in the "DI Resources" area. || # Use [|Kartoo], a visual search engine to research any of the common terms used in differentiated instruction. Read more about the topic to expand your knowledge
 * 3) Do a quick summary of your new learning in MS Word and print it to share with a friend. || Go to [|the teAchnology website]and read about how to differentiate instruction. Be sure to follow all of the links to sub articles. Create a quick plan for DI in your classroom. ||
 * **Beginner With Tech** || # Use Microsoft Word to draft a short summary of what teachers should know about differentiated instruction.
 * 1) Find someone in today's workshop who can help you to transfer your knowledge to this wikispace. || # Visit the [|Interet4Classrooms DI website] and explore some of the resources available online for differentiating instruction for students.
 * 2) Quietly share the best sites you found with a friend or send them an email. || # Use the hyperlinks in the area labeled "common language" above to familiarize yourself with terms commonly used in differentiated instruction.
 * 3) Take notes to share with a colleague. || # Visit the [|FRSD Differentiated Instruction website] and explore the various topics and resources to expand your knowledge of DI.
 * 4) Take notes on what you learn. ||

Summative Assessment
Summative Assessment Tool:

Feedback
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Tools
Here are links to the various Web 2.0 tools featured in today's workshop. [|GoAnimate] (Flash based animation on the web. Lets you embed your animations into websites) [|YouTube], [|TeacherTube], [|SchoolTube] (web based video which is embeddable into a website - if these sites are blocked at your school, you can go to a site like [|Zamzar] and have the file converted for download to your flash drive) [|GoogleDocs] (text, presentation, and spreadsheet tools which are editable by multiple users, and are embeddable in websites) Wikispaces(a virtual webspace creation tool which allows for collaboration and editing by multiple users) [|PollDaddy] (an online survey and polling tool which can be embedded into a website)