https://padlet.com/apry1/141yfbkhoq0m Directions: After reading the chapter, create 3 separate posts: 1. What DI is; 2. What DI is NOT; 3. Key take-away from the chapter. en-us 2018-08-27 01:37:54 UTC 2018-08-28 21:56:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png https://padlet.com/apry1/141yfbkhoq0m/wish/276055290 1.  What it is:
-Draws on students' strengths.
-Keeps end goals (assessments and outcomes) in mind.

2.  What it isn't:
-individual or customized lessons for each student.
-not just a bunch of homogeneous groups in a classroom.

3.  My take-away:
-Our district preaches that DI is what is best, but doesn't back that belief up with application. ]]> 2018-08-28 21:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/apry1/141yfbkhoq0m/wish/276055290 https://padlet.com/apry1/141yfbkhoq0m/wish/276055319 1. DI is flexible grouping.  I think sometimes we get stuck in grouping our students based on ability as opposed to putting strengths with needs when appropriate.

2. DI is NOT chaotic.  It is not losing control of what goes on in the classroom.

3. DI is " a way of life".  It is not just a strategy to be used in the classroom.  It is truly taking the time to get to know each student and adjust teaching as needed so that every student can learn.

]]> 2018-08-28 21:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/apry1/141yfbkhoq0m/wish/276055319 https://padlet.com/apry1/141yfbkhoq0m/wish/276056005 DI is what?
-using different ways to teach students to help them learn effectively
-quality vs. quantity 
-orderly flexibility
-students will work with all of their peers and not just according to their academic or behavioral level

DI is not?
-same. same. same.
-NOT necessarily different assignments
-NOT chaotic.  
-NOT disorderly

My take away:
In the very first paragraph I found this sentence interesting...
"What we share makes us human, but how we differ makes us individuals."]]> 2018-08-28 21:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/apry1/141yfbkhoq0m/wish/276056005 https://padlet.com/apry1/141yfbkhoq0m/wish/276056414 What it is:
- Using the different ways that students learn to help them gain a well rounded understanding.
- giving students opportunities to take responsibility of their learning.

What it is not:
- Using one way to portray information and practice
- assuming all students benefit from the same type of assignments.

My take away:
- DI is all about giving students different ways of comprehending information that is presented and consistently checking in formatively to assess understanding and modify on the fly.]]> 2018-08-28 21:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/apry1/141yfbkhoq0m/wish/276056414 https://padlet.com/apry1/141yfbkhoq0m/wish/276056546 1. What it is:
DI is constant evolution in the classroom.  The teacher proactively plans a variety of ways for students to learn and show their learning.  

2. What it isn't:
DI is not individualized instruction without student interaction.  Work is not just increased or decreased for the students based on their level of understanding.  

3. Take-away:
While I read this chapter, I 'know' that DI is the best method of instruction.  But, time and test scores are always big factors in my mind as I plan my instruction.  It is extremely frustrating to know how I should teach, but not be able to teach that way.

]]> 2018-08-28 21:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/apry1/141yfbkhoq0m/wish/276056546 https://padlet.com/apry1/141yfbkhoq0m/wish/276057385 What it is: 
   Ironically enough I liked the section that said DI is more qualitative than quantitative. DI is not simply adding more to higher achievers or taking away some from lower achievers, it's about building in opportunities to meet each student where they are at with quality instruction.
What it is not:
     It is not killing yourself, as the teacher, trying to individualize instruction for each of the students. It is not another way to group students into crazy out-of-control groups. It is not just for those students who stand out as different, but it's for everyone!
I feel like there are many ideas of what DI looks like out there from professionals and co-workers. I look forward to getting a better idea of what DI looks like here at EYSD from the cohort.]]> 2018-08-28 21:45:37 UTC https://padlet.com/apry1/141yfbkhoq0m/wish/276057385 https://padlet.com/apry1/141yfbkhoq0m/wish/276058786 DI is a way of teaching that involves getting to know students to best meet their needs/

DI is NOT qualitative not quantitative. 

My key takeaway is that DI must be authentic and fluid. ]]> 2018-08-28 21:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/apry1/141yfbkhoq0m/wish/276058786