Differentiating by Interest by Shannon Ferguson https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7 Group Share - Digitally en-us 2018-02-12 06:21:21 UTC 2025-12-04 14:33:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png LSC/ELL sferguson27 https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252469970  WE USE A STUDENT INTEREST SURVEY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR OR WHENEVER A NEW STUDENT JOINS.]]> 2018-04-17 08:55:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252469970 overall https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252502257 improving student achievement and school environment. Strengthening Development Across the Content Areas]]> 2018-04-17 10:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252502257 relationship building https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252503579 personal conversations that highlight their holisitc individuality]]> 2018-04-17 10:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252503579 connections https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252504242 deeper connections between the context and content.]]> 2018-04-17 10:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252504242 https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252505102 shared journaling, activities/clubs involved in, surveys, story telling,4 corners, like- me, where stand]]> 2018-04-17 11:01:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252505102 LSC/ELL sferguson27 https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252505769 We use a site called noredink.com that focuses on writing and conventions. Students take an interest survey before entering the program that lets them choose their favourite sports stars, movies ect. The content is customised based on their interests.]]> 2018-04-17 11:04:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252505769 Thomas https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252506760 In the beginning of the year student complete a survey. This helps me understand their interest and learning styles. 

]]> 2018-04-17 11:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252506760 Ashley https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252506907 I use interest surveys and I talk to the students weekly to receive updates about what's going on in their lives. ]]> 2018-04-17 11:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252506907 Thomas https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507001 When starting a new unit I tend to have an open discussion. This gives me a feel of what students understand about the topic. I then create a list based on their interest and use very resources throughout the unit. 

]]> 2018-04-17 11:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507001 I think mine ties directly to readiness as well. If I left it up to choice some kids would never choose things they need to know since they don't know how they fit in the bigger picture. Once kids have a baseline I allow for choice if they want to extend their knowledge by choosing from one or more advanced extension topics. Others need that time for reinforcement. knugent2 https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507134 Kristin

]]> 2018-04-17 11:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507134 Grade 8 SST https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507139 I use conversations about current events to tease out personal interests from students. 

]]> 2018-04-17 11:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507139 Ashley https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507163 When I make word problems, I use student's names and incorporate things they are interested in. When I do this on the test, they tend to get more questions right.When I do this in class, they are engaged, because they thinking about their lives or their friends and applying to math problems to real world application. 

]]> 2018-04-17 11:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507163 Emma https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507207 I do an interest survey at the beginning of the year and will often ask a random personal question to go along with attendance (ex. "what was the highlight of your weekend?"). ]]> 2018-04-17 11:10:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507207 Characters based on interests https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507217 They create their own characters but they must have elements true for themselves, using their own background and tastes as inspiration for the creation of the characters.]]> 2018-04-17 11:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507217 Callie https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507276 When we use student interest to provide choice in assignment or even make connections to our content, students' sense of belonging and enthusiasm for school increases.  ]]> 2018-04-17 11:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507276 Selection https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507643 They select their monologues, scenes, music, dances, etc based on what they like and are interested in.]]> 2018-04-17 11:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507643 Emma https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507648 One of the best things about teaching an elective course is that the students are hopefully interested in your course! So this *can* happen quite naturally :)

I also let them have some say in the music and we do various projects where they have a lot of freedom .]]> 2018-04-17 11:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507648 Grade 8 SST https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507661 My "entry points" into a topic such as the superpowers of the Cold War are adapted to student interest. For example, discussions about Syria nd the current alliances with or against the current regime is a result of failed promises at the Yalta Conference. ]]> 2018-04-17 11:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507661 Donald https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507760 I use a survey at the beginning of the year, and try to attend a few athletic events and be present for the arts performances to congratulate them on the things they are pursuing.

]]> 2018-04-17 11:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507760 Through the use of interest based DI, we aim to increase student engagement and intrinsic motivation. phould https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507762 2018-04-17 11:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252507762 Girls PE https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252508005 Class and individual discussions- making an effort to have meaningful discussions.]]> 2018-04-17 11:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252508005 Donald https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252508068 I give them a formative assessment called a "cultural encounter" at the end of each unit. They have to look into some aspect of the culture or language that interests them and do a bit of research and reflection. Some highlights have been interviews with football coaches who are native speakers, research on the ethics of bullfighting, trying new recipes and finding where they come from, and face painting for dia de los muertos.

]]> 2018-04-17 11:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252508068 Callie https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252508221 In math, we asked students to write word problems that related to their own life. This helped us get to know the students better while still checking in on their level of mastery.  ]]> 2018-04-17 11:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252508221 Starling https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252508227 I use journal prompts and responses to get to know my students better.  It also helps to read their reader's notebook comments on the books they are reading because that tells me a lot about them as well. I also have student interest surveys at the beginning of the year.]]> 2018-04-17 11:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252508227 I ask them what about the topic would they like to learn about https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252508417 2018-04-17 11:15:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252508417 Face ime https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252508532 Students and Teacher might benefit with regular shoot from the hip non academic style discussion on how their kids are coping. ]]> 2018-04-17 11:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252508532 Girls PE open conversations about the previous units `what worked well, what they would change etc.' and allow input into the upcoming unit. https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252508680 2018-04-17 11:16:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252508680 Starling https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252508696 I offer a lot of choice in my activities, both in content and process. ]]> 2018-04-17 11:16:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252508696 Anoushae aberam523 https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252508824 At the beginning of the year I had students fill out a questionnaire about topics that interest them. Because my units are planned to be longer than the time I have to teach them, I also read the unit overview with the class at the beginning of the unit. I then have them share with me the topics they are most interested in learning about and try to incorporate those during my unit while still ensuring that I've met the standard.]]> 2018-04-17 11:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252508824 Daily journal writing zachholz https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252509052 Students write daily journals and a lot of the initial questions are ones getting to know the students where they can express these sorts of interests. ]]> 2018-04-17 11:18:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252509052 Name Tags with Symbols zachholz https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252509241 The first thing they do when they arrive the first day is to make a name tag that includes a symbol of something they're interested in. Then they introduce themselves to a partner who then introduces them to the class. ]]> 2018-04-17 11:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252509241 Kristin (again) knugent2 https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252509343 What I find interesting is that I have dozens of great ideas for this from my humanities teaching days and even science, but the progressive nature of math can cut into the flexibility you need to let kids pick things. When kids pick something they think sounds interesting, they have no way of knowing if they have the background skills needed to access that content. It takes a TON of organization on the teacher's part to put together enough info to scaffold a kid's journey when there a lot of skills they need but might not have yet.]]> 2018-04-17 11:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252509343 Curiosity Presentations zachholz https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252509465 Students will do a presentation on a topic they are curious about for the purpose of practicing research and presentation skills.  The goal of the presentation will be to make other students interested in the same topic.]]> 2018-04-17 11:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252509465 Anoushae aberam523 https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252509649 My projects allow for student choice. Many times students get to pick what type of product they will create (digital presentation, model, etc) as well as the topic they'd like to become experts on. ]]> 2018-04-17 11:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252509649 Creative Writing zachholz https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252509750 Students for one of their poetry summatives will be writing a poem on a topic of their choosing and then analyzing it in an essay. Because they get to choose the topic, they're more interested in it. ]]> 2018-04-17 11:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252509750 Deeper Connections https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252509809 Students will feel like their interest and needs are being validated and supported by their teacher.]]> 2018-04-17 11:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252509809 Art Dude https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252509837 I like to introduce a different art piece from varying art styles every class period, to see what style of art peaks the student's intere
sts. 

]]> 2018-04-17 11:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252509837 Qadir https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252509894 -Interest survey in the beginning of the year
-Touch-base whenever a student is absent to know what's happening in their life
-include video game examples whenever possible! :-)]]> 2018-04-17 11:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252509894 P https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252510246 Create interest cards that target likes and strengths of each student to start the year.

]]> 2018-04-17 11:22:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252510246 IN LS/ELL we always add to the daily plan an open choice activity at the end, so the students choose what they like to use the remaining 10 minutes doing an activity they like. svalenzuela7 https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252510293 2018-04-17 11:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252510293 Art Dude https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252510360 Students are allowed some freedom in choosing what/how they are to complete various assignments. 

]]> 2018-04-17 11:23:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252510360 School-wide needs based guidance. https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252510418 By gathering student interest data it my be used to guide curriculum, supportive groups and activities school-wide.]]> 2018-04-17 11:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252510418 pe https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252511231 create interest cards that list likes and strengths to start the year.]]> 2018-04-17 11:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252511231 Not Bill Nye https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252511618 Student choice for music during class activities. And asking them about sports, video games, movies, after school activities. ]]> 2018-04-17 11:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252511618 Qadir https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252511828 Like Kristin mentioned, after a baseline has been established and completed, students can then decide between several activity choices to work on for the rest of the class.

]]> 2018-04-17 11:28:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252511828 PE https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252512123 Review interest cards and continually canvas students for what they arelooking forward to in future units.]]> 2018-04-17 11:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252512123 Not Bill Nye https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252512539 Asking students for examples of objects and scenarios to review kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy concepts. They help come up with anything from football to Tesla cars, yachts to falcon rockets..

]]> 2018-04-17 11:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252512539 LSC/ELL sferguson27 https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252512803 We display a "Must-Do" daily agenda, and a "May-do" for when students are finished.

]]> 2018-04-17 11:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252512803 K-dog https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252512873 Helping students find more value in their learning especially when it is interest based. Making that personal connection creates stronger memory retrieval too-bonus!]]> 2018-04-17 11:32:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252512873 Kamila https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252513273 By doing " getting to know your students" activities in the start of the school year]]> 2018-04-17 11:34:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252513273 https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252514560 2018-04-17 11:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sferguson27/7iyp5sqcp0u7/wish/252514560