Instructional Strategies Chart by https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm en-us 2022-08-06 02:46:10 UTC 2025-09-25 19:14:37 UTC hello@padlet.com Description susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255803479 Compare and Contrast is effective in helping students identify connections and disconnections between two or more things. Since our brains are wired to analyze similarities and differences, this strategy opens a learner's ability to provide key insight and creative responses.]]> 2022-08-06 07:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255803479 Example susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255804068 Students can compare how the meaning of a song changes when two different artists perform the song. For example, "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails with the cover by Johnny Cash. Students will brainstorm the similarities and differences as follows:
  • Genre
  • Audience
  • Tone
  • Tempo/Melody
  • Message/Lyrics

Students can then select a song and a cover of their choosing for comparing and contrasting.

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  • 3.1: Activate or supplying background knowledge
  • 3.2: Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships 
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    ]]>     2022-08-06 07:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255804327     Delivery Options susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255808590 Documents
    • Worksheet
    • Mind map

    eLearning Tool
    • MindMup for digital and/or collaborative mind maps
    ]]>     2022-08-06 07:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255808590     Purpose susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255809574 This padlet lists 10 instructional strategies. Each column follows details on the strategy, example, and delivery options. When scrolling down on each column, you will find recommendations for eLearning tools for that instructional strategy.]]> 2022-08-06 07:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255809574 Description susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255810292 Direct Instruction is helpful in skill acquisition lessons. There are 4 phases:

    1. Modeling: The instructor walks through the skill while modeling the process for the students.
    2. Directed Practice: The instructor leads students through questions to help them understand the process.
    3. Guided Practice: The students generate their own leading questions while the instructor coaches, mentors, and provides feedback.
    4. Independent Practice: The students work through the skills independently.
    ]]>     2022-08-06 07:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255810292     UDL Principles susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255811902
  • 2.5 Illustrate through multiple media.
  • 9.3 Develop self-assessment and reflection.
    • ]]>     2022-08-06 08:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255811902     Example susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255812942 The instructor creates a recording modeling a new skill for students to learn. For example, a lesson on how to identify essay structure in their first draft. The recording includes a guided practice quiz where the student can practice with feedback along the way.

    The instructor leads the students through a student sample essay highlighting the hook, topic sentences, thesis, etc. The instructor also provides an alternative to highlighting with bold font or labeling the parts of the essay structure.

    Aside from the recorded video, the lesson includes written instructions to follow along like an infographic and a copy of the sample essay to help students practice while watching the recording.

    Students get independent practice by working on their own draft.]]>     2022-08-06 08:07:32 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255812942     Delivery Options susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255813015 Paper
    • Students work on their own drafts.

    eLearning Tool 
    • Canvas Studio for lecture recording and embedding a practice quiz.
    ]]>     2022-08-06 08:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255813015     Description susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255814535 Graduated difficulty allows for students to have learning autonomy by having them choose their level of difficulty. This allows for students to be most productive in that they get to choose what works best for their progress.

    Graduated difficulty allows for a perfect pairing with gamifying lesson plans.]]>     2022-08-06 08:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255814535     UDL Principles susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255815324
  • 3.4 Maximize transfer and generalization.
  • 6.1 Guide appropriate goal setting.
    • ]]>     2022-08-06 08:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255815324     Example susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255816467 After a unit where students have studied and learned several new concepts, students can test their knowledge and application through gamifying. 

    In this example, the instructor will create one Kahoot quiz for the class to take together, and at least three JeopardyLabs quizzes for students to choose what level they want to start with.

    Using Jeopardy Labs and Kahoot, students can establish where they are in mastering the content. For example, a class Kahoot can help students establish a baseline on where they are in understanding the concepts. Students with a certain score can then try various JeopardyLab trivia. Some students can start at level 1 of a JeopardyLab trivia while others can jump into level 2 or above. ]]>     2022-08-06 08:27:26 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255816467     Delivery Options susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255816611 eLearning Tool
    • Kahoot 
    • JeopardyLabs
    ]]>     2022-08-06 08:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255816611     Description susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255817763 Reading for meaning helps students in understanding how to map a text. Understanding what to look for in different readings is crucial for critical thinking and the retention of information and transfer.]]> 2022-08-06 08:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255817763 UDL Principles susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255818035 2.3 Support decoding of text, mathematical notation, and symbols.
    3.1 Activate and supply background knowledge.]]>     2022-08-06 08:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255818035     Example susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255818611 The instructor can model how they read a text. The instructor can emphasize that there are various ways of reading, and that they are showing their own example of how they read the text the students are expected to navigate. 

    The instructor can then showcase the "moves" of the text through interpreting its symbols and hidden meaning. Students can then practice along and then practice on their own using a new text.]]>     2022-08-06 08:38:22 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255818611     Delivery Options susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255820137 Paper
    • Students can follow along the same text as the instructor and make notes on what to look for. 
    • Then the students can practice on their own with a new text.

    eLearning Tool
    • Hypothes.is is a social annotation app where students can make collaborative notes on their readings. This connects to the LMS to allow for assignment creation and grading.
    ]]>     2022-08-06 08:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255820137     Description susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255820390 Mystery begins by making an intriguing statement or question that piques student interest. Students are then given clues to come up with an answer to the statement or question. The major theory behind mystery is that it actives lifelong learning by ensuring students become invested in the process of connecting ideas together to solve a mystery.]]> 2022-08-06 08:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255820390 UDL Principles susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255821800
  • 3.2 Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships.
  • 7.2 Optimize relevance, value, and authenticity.
    • ]]>     2022-08-06 08:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255821800     Example susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255822714 After reading The Popol Vuh, which is a translation of a Mayan text, show students a painting that depicts several scenes from the text. Students can work in small groups or pairs to examine how many scenes they can find from The Popol Vuh in the painting. The mystery here is in making connections between the ancient text, The Popol Vuh, and the artistic depiction of its characters and settings in a modern way.]]> 2022-08-06 09:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255822714 Delivery Options susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255822728 Paper
    In class, students can look at a projection of the artistic image or get a handout with the painting where they can circle scenes and get clues on the back of the handout.

    eLearning Tool
    • H5P can help in adding clues to the painting where students can hover over dots on the painting to get a clue. This would serve as an alternative to students circling scenes of interest and looking at the back of a handout for clues.
    ]]>     2022-08-06 09:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255822728     Description susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255824057 Inductive learning helps students group ideas, topics, and concepts through various associations since ideas stem from other ideas. ]]> 2022-08-06 09:09:49 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255824057 UDL Principles susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255824211
  • 3.2 Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships.
  • 3.3. Guide information processing and visualization.
    • ]]>     2022-08-06 09:10:48 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255824211     Example susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255824702 When introducing several new concepts, students can begin to group the concepts with past lessons. 

    For example, if students are learning how to read poetry and fiction, they can group several literary terms into poetry or prose related categories. For each term, the students can look for examples that explain that literary term. 

    By allowing students to choose examples, they can practice making connections to past readings and visualize the similarities and differences between concepts.]]>     2022-08-06 09:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255824702     Delivery Options susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255824957 In Person
    • Paper 
    • Whiteboard
    • Post-its

    eLearning Tool
    • Jamboard 
    • Padlet
    ]]>     2022-08-06 09:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255824957     Description susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255826067 Helping students compare two dissimilar things heightens critical thinking. The exploration of metaphors allows for dual coding: a visual and linguistic connection to knowledge. ]]> 2022-08-06 09:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255826067 UDL Principles susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255826607
  • 3.2 Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships.
  • 8.3 Foster collaboration and community.

    • ]]>     2022-08-06 09:25:51 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255826607     Example susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255827639 In pairs, students can write a poem about their own identity using a metaphor as its guiding force. The students can choose to develop a metaphor that makes the familiar strange.

    After all students are done writing their poems, the instructor posts the poems on a document or Canvas page and labels them using numbers.

    In a Canvas small group discussion forum, students attempt to guess who wrote the poems. The metaphors in the poem serve as clues to determine who was the writer.

    Alternatively, this can be done in person. The class sits in a circle and the instructor passes out the anonymous poems. Students take turns reading the anonymous poem they got and attempt to determine who was the classmate that wrote the poem.]]>     2022-08-06 09:30:37 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255827639     Delivery Options susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255828318 In-Person
    • Class discussion with poems written out

    eLearning Tool
    • Canvas discussion forums
    ]]>     2022-08-06 09:32:16 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255828318     Description susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255829164 In a Jigsaw, students practice cooperative learning. Each student is independent in finding information and interpreting that information. As a group, each student reports what they have learned as they become the "expert" on their part.]]> 2022-08-06 09:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255829164 UDL Principles susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255829405
  • 6.3 Facilitate managing information and resources.
  • 8.3 Foster collaboration and community.
    • ]]>     2022-08-06 09:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255829405     Example susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255829644 Divide students into groups of 3-4. Each student is given a section of a reading. Students are given 5 minutes to complete their section of the reading and take notes. Once the timer is up, the students take turns explaining what they learned in their section of the reading. 

    If the lesson takes place in a synchronous setting, the instructor can use Zoom and place students in breakout rooms. They can use Canvas collaborations to write notes on their levels of expertise.]]>     2022-08-06 09:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255829644     Delivery Options susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255830224 In-Person
    • Printed readings
    • Large Post-It for collaboration

    eLearning Tool
    • Zoom 
    • Canvas Collaborations
    ]]>     2022-08-06 09:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255830224     Description susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255831959 Decision making helps students make informed decisions by having them reflect on questions that hook them into questioning their knowledge and comparing outcomes. Decision making leads to more confidence and knowledge transfer.]]> 2022-08-06 09:53:19 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255831959 UDL Principles susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255832352
  • 5.1 Use multiple media for communication.
  • 5.2 Use multiple tools for construction and composition.

    • ]]>     2022-08-06 09:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255832352     Example susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255833126 Ask students to engage in a quick debate about their favorite place to eat. Students will then post these debates in a discussion forum. 

    Students can choose between writing a text, audio, or video response.]]>     2022-08-06 10:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255833126     Delivery Options susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255833254 eLearning Tools
    • FlipGrid
    • Canvas discussion forum
    ]]>     2022-08-06 10:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255833254     Description susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255834978 With Task Rotation, students are given a choice in selecting their learning format. Task rotation allows for differentiated learning with 4 styles:

    1. Mastery tasks: Remember and describe.
    2. Understanding tasks: Reason and explain.
    3. Self-Expressive tasks: Imagine and create.
    4. Interpersonal tasks: Explore feelings and relate personally.
    ]]>     2022-08-06 10:14:23 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255834978     UDL Principles susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255835200
  • 6.1 Guide appropriate goal setting.
  • 6.4 Enhance capacity for monitoring progress.
    • ]]>     2022-08-06 10:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255835200     Example susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255835847 When introducing a new concept for students to learn, use the four styles to differentiate student learning. Students can choose in low stakes assignments how to convey their understanding of the new information. Build two other assignments that scaffold into a larger project where students can gather the knowledge they built in the low stakes assignments and choose their final assessment where they once again choose a final culminating task.

    For example, if the final assessment is traditionally an essay. Give students a choice between writing a traditional paper or creating a VoiceThread presentation.]]>     2022-08-06 10:20:37 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255835847     Delivery Options susanamarcelo https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255836015 eLearning Tools
    These can vary when differentiating tasks. Though an example would be using VoiceThread as an alternative to a traditional essay.]]>     2022-08-06 10:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/susanamarcelo/bgfxq17bs32vv3cm/wish/2255836015