Differenitation for the Busy Teacher by Shanna Wilons https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation What are your thoughts on differentiation after watching the webinar? en-us 2020-11-09 16:08:10 UTC 2020-12-02 00:55:13 UTC hello@padlet.com Thoughts on Differentiation lmarks23 https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/931850689 After watching the webinar, I realize I am doing a good amount of differentiation, but there is much more to be done! I have five pages of notes to help me get started!]]> 2020-11-17 14:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/931850689 My thoughts! https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/941415159  WOW! I took a bunch of notes on this wonderful video while I was watching it. there was so much information. I realized that while I do use a bit of differentiation with my student, clearly- I do not do enough and still have a lot to learn. I would love some more professional development on this subject and more specifically how to use it in the Hebrew/ Judaics capacity. 
I tried to answer the questions posed as I was watching the video as this seemed to be the best way for me to take the notes and to keep them organized. I just need to make sure that I reference them again and again over the year. 
Is there a way for us to utilize her/her skills more? I also believe that while the materials that were shown were VERY helpful like the pencil grips and the raised paper etc, these materials would be very helpful in some of our classrooms. Some of our students would benefit from them.

]]> 2020-11-19 14:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/941415159 Nice webinar https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/942265938 I appreciated that the speaker realized how busy teachers are and that they can't do different lessons for each kid, but that the solution is to design one lesson that has different options by design- so that the options are 'baked in the sauce' so to speak. -Kendra]]> 2020-11-19 16:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/942265938 Thoughts: Fair Doesn't Mean Equal crusso19 https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/968893273 When I saw that picture pop up on the webinar I got very excited. I have this exact picture in my room, on my board. I use this picture in my power point for the beginning of the year to emphasis the importance of fairness in our room. I incorporate flex tools and writing vs. typing and so forth and allow the students to discuss the pictures as a group. I believe my students know the phrase "Fair Doesn't Mean Equal" and can explain it independently. 

]]> 2020-11-29 15:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/968893273 My thoughts; jlizerbom https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/968984534 I found the webinar very interesting. It helped me with ideas to work with students that have different needs (as this subject was raised in one of our staff-meeting for a specific students). I wrote many notes and now need to see how i translate those methods to teaching Hebrew.
I would like to go back to implement working in pairs/groups as we did before Covid...
Yehudit]]> 2020-11-29 17:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/968984534 Always believed that fair does not mean equal https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/968993105 I feel like differentiation has been a strenght of mine in the past but now I realize that I was only touching the surface of how much more can be done. I own many of the learning tools for reading and writing and have so many fidgits for all types of learners. Not being able to utilize them this year has been challenging and not spending as much time with the individual students to see what actually works has been frustrating also. The learning tools are just one part of the puzzle for differentiation for students. I need to also work on providing multiple ways of presenting my content to reach more of my students. Then, I will be more open on having many ways for the students to process it as well as show me the various ways they understand it. I would like to create a choice board so that students can be working on different things at the same time in my classroom. Just need the time.]]> 2020-11-29 17:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/968993105 Chock full of useful ideas mkarpel https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/969326672 I love how this webinar was organized. It was so full of information, yet it was presented in such a user-friendly way. It was great to see that I actually implemented some of these strategies and exciting to be introduced to amazing new ideas. I like that the ideas were compatible with our Covid restrictions and did not all center around partner or group work. My go to is the I Do, We Do, You Do method. This is particularly useful in writing, everything from sentence writing to paragraph and essay writing. The students like to read what I have written and feel empowered when they can make suggestions on how to improve the piece with tips and tools they have learned to use in their own writing. 
__ Marni Karpel]]> 2020-11-29 21:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/969326672 I see that there are so many tools and options to do the differentiation, some of which are relevant to specific study topics. After watching the video I found that I do differentiation but of course there are many more options that can be done. I would love to get more focused help in differentiating when teaching a language. rkorchi https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/969406895 Revital]]> 2020-11-29 22:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/969406895 Sprinkle in here and there over the years https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/969758088 As I listened, took notes, and reviewed them I realized I have implemented much of these strategies over the years.  Some have become second nature, like different manipulatives, types of writing paper, partnering and grouping, and demonstrating understanding, and I don't actively think about them because they are tools I always have around or parts to a lesson I frequently rely on. I notice I am weaker in the area of differentiation for attention and sensory needs. While I have used some tools such as different types of seating and fidgets, whether or not one works for a specific student and the work and effort it takes to document its efficacy makes my job harder. I find it very tiresome tracking and documenting multiple student charts while I'm supposed to be teaching. ]]> 2020-11-30 02:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/969758088 This was a great presentation that shows how many tools can be used to differentiate instruction. I especially liked the ideas for how the students can show what they have learned. Allowing students to choose the format and not always be limited to writing a response will give students more chances to demonstrate knowledge. I think they will become more excited about learning. I will build more time for peer discussion into my lessons. I agree that they can gain so much from these interactions. https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/972001580 Ellen]]> 2020-11-30 16:20:07 UTC https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/972001580 The beginning of the video is awesome in how it demonstrates to students what fair means in the classroom. I love the band aid as a way to help everyone understand that things being the same does not always make things equal. The rest of the video reinforced to me that I am constantly differentiating. Because I teach a small group of very specific students, my day to day differentiation is not so much focused on the level of the material as much as the presentation of how it is taught to the students or how they demonstrate their own understanding. I am a big believer in differentiating the product, whether that means giving each student a different number of problems to solve or using choice boards instead of choosing their work for them. The video definitely reminded me of some old ideas that it is time to bring back! https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/972610916 Jessica]]> 2020-11-30 18:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/972610916 I enjoyed listening to this webinar. It was an excellent reminder for me, of the way of working with special needs classes in Israel. I kept thinking that actually I feel like I've lost a bit of it since I'm teaching here Judaic and Hebrew. I'm wondering if it's because of that, or maybe other issues... The most important I want to figure out how do I go back to use this ability of listening to each student's need and give him/ her exactly what they need. ckenig https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/974191793 Chamutal

]]> 2020-12-01 02:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/974191793 Always something new to learn https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/974277995 I appreciated how the webinar gave a good overview of many of the ways we use to differentiate, and some good reminders of ones we may have forgotten are in our tool kits.  I feel fortunate that we are allowed and encouraged to incorporate so many ways to meet our students' needs while still covering curriculum.  The reminder of needed to repeat something 4 times in 48 hours to have it sink in, made me think of how effective repetition can be to some students, particularly when using multiple modalities to capture interest and improve retention.  I would like to incorporate the "clicks and clunks" strategy with my small group this year.  We were able to use a "read and jot" activity before going virtual last year, and it was still very "directed" with the students answering questions, etc. I would like to incorporate something like the clicks and clunks where the students could indicate their questions/stumbling points as well as interests/connections quickly and simply (with post it's or similar) as they read or process information.

Chris]]> 2020-12-01 03:37:24 UTC https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/974277995 Digging Deeper https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/976258938 This video is a good introduction of differentiation and reminded me of when I learned about this during college (especially the content, process, and product part). I think I would like to delve deeper into using assessments when making lessons, so students just focus on the skills they need.  I also want the students to take control of their own learning process.  I think that students will be more invested in the learning process if they see what skills they need assistance/need a challenge and work towards mastery.]]> 2020-12-01 16:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/976258938 https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/976355947 Before this webinar, it was hard for me to pin down and explain clearly how I was working on differentiation. This helped me identify and name the strategies I've been using. For skills we work on throughout the year, I use a lot of tiering. For example, when I work on developing coding and computational thinking skills with 4th grade, I have some students who are working only with block coding software, some who have progressed to reading, analyzing, and executing written code, and some who have progressed to typing out their own short programs to solve problems with Python. It's the same with typing; some students are still working through the basic program to master which fingers are supposed to go to which key, and some are typing along with creative stories to focus on increasing their speed. For shorter projects, I always try to build in ways for students to adapt and embellish their assignments. I like to think of it as "musts and mays." I give a list of things they must have, and then a checklist of "mays" and tell them to pick a certain number of those that they want to include. 

There's definitely a lot more ideas in the webinar of ways I can share content to reach different student. It certainly gave me a lot to think about. 

Crystal]]> 2020-12-01 16:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/976355947 https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/977822655 The webinar begins with the quote, “If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.” The preceding statement is the basis for how I teach, as it applies to all learners, and even more so to the kids in M’silot. The information provided reinforced many of the things I am already doing, served as a refresher for techniques that I needed reminders about, and introduced me to new ideas/new ways of thinking about things to try in my classroom. Ideas that particularly resonated with me to keep in the forefront of my mind for my current learners included the Kern alphabet, memory retention (4 encounters in 48 hours), learners remember more when they have discussions with peers (an extra challenge, though, for kids with expressive language difficulties), the use of a visual timer, and using a manila folder to make see-through tracking devices for reading.
HL]]> 2020-12-01 21:53:12 UTC https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/977822655 Differentiating for learners comes naturally given my background, but I appreciated learning more about how it can be incorporated in a classroom setting - moving everyone forward at the pace that they need while still teaching and learning together. Allowing students more control and choice over what materials are available to them (fidgets, paper) is also a great strategy to promote independence and confidence. Love the cubing idea and the cubing dice idea for reading comprehension! https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/978002808 Edye N.]]> 2020-12-01 23:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/978002808 Fair doesn’t mean equal https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/978177325 I remember being a new teacher and starting the year with a lesson with clothing that didn’t fit - or did fit ... depending on who you were to show fair and equal aren’t the same - I would like to bring that back. I feel like I slipped into a place where i/we are saying those words but I’m assuming kids know what that means and they so clearly do not. They always check to make sure they aren’t different from someone else but there are so many ways to help them understand that what they need is important and what someone else needs is important but that everyone’s needs are different and I want to help everyone succeed. There are also so many daily tools that we use to differentiate and it feels so second nature to me that I don’t notice often when I’m doing it anymore - and it might be received better with more intentional thought. 
- Shoshana G ]]> 2020-12-02 00:55:13 UTC https://padlet.com/swilons/differentiation/wish/978177325