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Tools that we can use to further our development. 

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Tools that we can use to further our development. 

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- The Equalizer tool (Tomlinson, 2017) gives a great framework for understanding the level of your content to identify opportunities for differentiation.
Image from:
https://www.virtualeduc.com/v7/resources/data/WTD/TheEqualizer.htm
-Technology (apps to collaborate, inquire, creative and critically think, communicate, and create)
-UDL

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How can schools provide effective training on differentiated instruction?

How can technology help differentiate instruction to improve student achievement?

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If we were to conduct a scholarly investigation on the issues and questions identified, how would we do it?

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If we were to conduct a scholarly investigation on the issues and questions identified, how would we do it?

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Question: How can schools differentiate how they deliver training on differentiated instruction?

- Read scholarly articles
-Have visual representations
-Examine case studies/examples
-Conducting survey/needs assessment
-Examine schools that have implemented DI & training successfully

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How should we interpret the findings or results from the literature? What are the implications for practice, leadership or even policy? 

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How should we interpret the findings or results from the literature? What are the implications for practice, leadership or even policy? 

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-Administration needs to implement DI training regularly
-Need to have PLC time to work collaboratively
-Extensive training is needed
- Teachers can deliver content, provide instruction, and assess student learning in various ways that will meet individual student needs

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How much do we agree or disagree with what the literature says? Why?

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How much do we agree or disagree with what the literature says? Why?

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-Agree that training needs to be consistent and relevant. Training also needs to include instructional management strategies.
-Teachers need to put their ideas and training into action
-Technology can be a purposeful strategy to implement Differentiated Instruction for all students if not applied as a one-size fits all approach

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How do others investigate these issues and questions? What methods do they use? Are those methods reliable or valid?

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How do others investigate these issues and questions? What methods do they use? Are those methods reliable or valid?

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-Studies of teachers in real settings
-Evaluations of publications
-Comparing research

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What are the underlying theories and concepts related to the issues and questions we want to investigate?

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What are the underlying theories and concepts related to the issues and questions we want to investigate?

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- Top down policy where teachers believe DI is being forced upon them
- Collaborative learning so teachers can work together and support one another
- Apply a personalized approach to professional development revolving around differentiated instruction

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What does the literature say about the issues and questions we want to investigate? What are the arguments and conclusions?

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What does the literature say about the issues and questions we want to investigate? What are the arguments and conclusions?

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-  Concerns with differentiated instruction include: time, classroom management, and teachers using strategies new to them (lack of confidence)
-Training must be practical and relevant
-Teachers enjoy and prefer differentiated instruction when they receive in depth training and are familiar with the curriculum.
-Technology motivates students through 21st century skills, access to online assessments, immediate feedback, adjusts content for needs and interests, creates multiple  entry points

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Alabbasi, D. (2017). Exploring Graduate Students Perspectives towards Using Gamification Techniques in Online Learning. Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education,180-180.

Barata, G., Gama, S., Jorge, J., & Gonçalves, D. (2017). Studying student differentiation in gamified education: A long-term study. Computers in Human Behavior, 71, 550-585.

Chin-Wen Chien. (2015). Influence of Differentiated Instruction Workshop on Taiwanese Elementary School English Teachers’ Activity Design. Theory & Practice in Language Studies, 5(2), 270–281. https://doi-org.ezproxy.mnsu.edu/10.17507/tpls.0502.06

Collins, Elisha. (2018)

Differentiated Instruction and Technology Integration in Higher Education

https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.mnsu.edu/docview/2082242370?pq-origsite=summon

Guido, M. (2018, August 29). 20 Differentiated Instruction Strategies & Examples | Prodigy. Retrieved from https://www.prodigygame.com/blog/differentiated-instruction-strategies-examples-download/

Pham, H. L. (2012). Differentiated Instruction and the Need to Integrate Teaching and Practice. Journal of College Teaching and Learning,9(1). doi:December 21, 2011
http://clutejournals.com/index.php/TLC/article/view/6710

10 Rules for a Successful One-to-One Classroom. (2017, July 04). Retrieved from https://www.weareteachers.com/10-rules-for-a-successful-one-to-one-classroom/

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Tomlinson, C. A., & Tomlinson, C. A. (2017). How to differentiate instruction in academically diverse classrooms. Moorabbin, Victoria: Hawker Brownlow Education.

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What are our key takeaways from the conversation? What are the conclusions for each of the issues and questions we defined earlier?

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What are our key takeaways from the conversation? What are the conclusions for each of the issues and questions we defined earlier?

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- Teachers need more consistent training & support
over a long period of time
- Technology used must be purposeful and meaningful
-Technology allows us to tailor instruction and give immediate feedback
-It is okay to not be an expert, ask questions and try new strategies to become proficient with Differentiated Instruction (build confidence)

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How would we apply the information from the conversation to support our professional and personal growth?

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How would we apply the information from the conversation to support our professional and personal growth?

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-Setting personal goals
-Trying new technology tools
-Implementing training more consistently
-Communicate with colleagues about strategies, resources etc. to create success throughout your school

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Have your thoughts and understanding changed through the conversation?

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Have your thoughts and understanding changed through the conversation?

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- It has expanded our horizons on Differentiated Instruction.
-It provided more tools and resources
-Reinforced the challenges with implementing DI, but also emphasized the necessity of it.
-We need to find more opportunity and professional develops on Differentiated Instruction
- Technology provides more opportunities for differentiated instruction