Scholarly Conversation by Emily Nelson https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv Group 5 en-us 2018-10-10 22:44:12 UTC 2025-11-07 17:05:37 UTC hello@padlet.com What are our key takeaways from the conversation? What are the conclusions for each of the issues and questions we defined earlier? mwiede1 https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/291528911 - 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) ]]> 2018-10-11 01:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/291528911 Have your thoughts and understanding changed through the conversation? mwiede1 https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/291528986 - 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]]> 2018-10-11 01:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/291528986 How would we apply the information from the conversation to support our professional and personal growth? mwiede1 https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/291529016 -Setting personal goals
-Trying new technology tools
-Implementing training more consistently
-Communicate with colleagues about strategies, resources etc. to create success throughout your school

]]> 2018-10-11 01:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/291529016 mwiede1 https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/291529250 2018-10-11 01:43:38 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/291529250 mwiede1 https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/291529554 2018-10-11 01:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/291529554 chris_carufel https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292313488 Tomlinson, C. A., & Tomlinson, C. A. (2017). How to differentiate instruction in academically diverse classrooms. Moorabbin, Victoria: Hawker Brownlow Education.]]> 2018-10-12 18:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292313488 Resources we Found emilyannnelson11 https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292444422 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/
]]> 2018-10-13 17:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292444422 What does the literature say about the issues and questions we want to investigate? What are the arguments and conclusions? emilyannnelson11 https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292444599 -  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]]> 2018-10-13 17:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292444599 What are the underlying theories and concepts related to the issues and questions we want to investigate? emilyannnelson11 https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292444664 - 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]]> 2018-10-13 17:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292444664 How do others investigate these issues and questions? What methods do they use? Are those methods reliable or valid? emilyannnelson11 https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292444727 -Studies of teachers in real settings
-Evaluations of publications
-Comparing research]]> 2018-10-13 17:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292444727 How much do we agree or disagree with what the literature says? Why? emilyannnelson11 https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292444782 -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

]]> 2018-10-13 17:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292444782 How should we interpret the findings or results from the literature? What are the implications for practice, leadership or even policy? emilyannnelson11 https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292444857 -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]]> 2018-10-13 17:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292444857 If we were to conduct a scholarly investigation on the issues and questions identified, how would we do it? emilyannnelson11 https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292444896 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]]> 2018-10-13 17:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292444896 Questions Used emilyannnelson11 https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292446959 How can schools provide effective training on differentiated instruction?
 
How can technology help differentiate instruction to improve student achievement?
]]> 2018-10-13 18:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292446959 Image from: http://pialujan1986.blogspot.com/2012/06/planning-for-differentiated-instruction.html emilyannnelson11 https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292454231 2018-10-13 19:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292454231 Tools that we can use to further our development. https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292547864 - 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]]> 2018-10-14 15:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292547864 mwiede1 https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292570740 2018-10-14 18:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292570740 Group 5's Scholarly Conversation chris_carufel https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292646486 2018-10-15 03:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyannnelson11/8fv315owb8sv/wish/292646486