https://padlet.com/lwells116/l1bexj8uc30xo585 Share 2 resources that discuss differentiation as it relates to teaching and learning. (Example resources may include blogs, websites, videos, articles, etc...) Provide a brief annotation about each of your posts, describing how they relate to or support differentiation. Be sure to include your name! (If you login to your Padlet account, your name will automatically appear. If you don't have an account, please include your name in the subject line or at the end of your posts.) Comment on at least 2 other posts from your peers. Submit a brief outline of your submitted resources to Moodle. en-us 2022-04-16 02:28:21 UTC 2025-05-22 08:11:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4bb.png lwells116 https://padlet.com/lwells116/l1bexj8uc30xo585/wish/2145686956 This resource comes from the Prodigy website. It lists 20 strategies and examples of ways to differentiate instruction in the classroom. It discusses methods to differentiate in 3 main areas - content, processes, and products. Some examples include creating learning stations, using task cards, and forming literature circles. There are many other innovative ways to differentiate included throughout the article. ]]> 2022-04-16 21:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lwells116/l1bexj8uc30xo585/wish/2145686956 lwells116 https://padlet.com/lwells116/l1bexj8uc30xo585/wish/2145690868 This video give examples of how students may struggle when learning different math concepts. It discusses the need for a differentiated learning approach and how not having one could hinder and/or impede a student's learning. It goes on to provide examples of differentiated tasks using a star system. This seems like a great way to tackle the job of differentiating instruction. ]]> 2022-04-16 21:56:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lwells116/l1bexj8uc30xo585/wish/2145690868 lawsonkr3 https://padlet.com/lwells116/l1bexj8uc30xo585/wish/2146024741 Larry Ferlazzo explains in this video that one of the essential parts of differentiating instruction is getting to know your students to make decisions that meet their needs, often at the time. His article offers some low-lift strategies that he knows from his years of experience for making activities accessible for students with different gifts, challenges, and abilities.]]> 2022-04-17 14:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lwells116/l1bexj8uc30xo585/wish/2146024741 lawsonkr3 https://padlet.com/lwells116/l1bexj8uc30xo585/wish/2146029363 There are four ways a teacher can teach a lesson in this infographic, and each of them demonstrates creativity and collaboration.]]> 2022-04-17 14:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lwells116/l1bexj8uc30xo585/wish/2146029363 smithkesi https://padlet.com/lwells116/l1bexj8uc30xo585/wish/2164537265 This youtube video is an excellent resource for first-year teachers. In the video, Kenneth Rescsanski clarifies misconceptions and helps viewers better understand the terms differentiated instruction. He mentions Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences and explains differentiated instructions. - Keithen

]]> 2022-04-29 15:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lwells116/l1bexj8uc30xo585/wish/2164537265 smithkesi https://padlet.com/lwells116/l1bexj8uc30xo585/wish/2164550137 This article is an awesome read for science teachers. The authors explain how science teachers' educational impact can be enhanced by employing blogs, a popular student tool that allows teachers to differentiate instruction for students with varying needs. Using the software, teachers can now easily create class blogs, which are Websites that incorporate text, audio, and video postings on a specific subject. Furthermore, software such as iTunes allows students to obtain high-quality instruction from class blogs even after they have left their science lectures. Students can read and download blog files at the library or in school computer labs or media centers, even if they do not have Internet access at home. This article explains how to use blogs better to differentiate education for students with different learning styles. Consider how science teachers provide high-quality, differentiated science instruction for all students in the classroom while considering the potential of blogs to enhance adequate instructional time.]]> 2022-04-29 16:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lwells116/l1bexj8uc30xo585/wish/2164550137 metoyerjc https://padlet.com/lwells116/l1bexj8uc30xo585/wish/2165253660 I googled “differentiation checklist for teachers” and this was the second result, and the first “real world” implementation of differentiation people will see when they begin looking for easy ways to make sure they are differentiating.

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I thought that it did a great job of establishing a classroom environment that celebrates individualized approaches to learning, but was a bit surprised that only one line item was devoted to addressing accessibility, and that one only in a roundabout way. I guess IEPs may be the documentation in that district that assures any specific accommodations required.]]> 2022-04-30 13:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lwells116/l1bexj8uc30xo585/wish/2165253660 metoyerjc https://padlet.com/lwells116/l1bexj8uc30xo585/wish/2165261798 The piece from this article that I took to heart was the K-W-L chart. I’ve heard of them before, but hadn’t really seen them implemented in a way that effectively laid out the groundwork for differentiated instruction to follow.]]> 2022-04-30 13:29:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lwells116/l1bexj8uc30xo585/wish/2165261798 https://padlet.com/lwells116/l1bexj8uc30xo585/wish/2167391240 I wanted to share this article because now that we have explored the definition of differentiation it's important to move beyond just gaining knowledge and start applying it. The best way to start exploring this concept is to understand what makes Differentiation successful. -Iesha Tramble ]]> 2022-05-02 21:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lwells116/l1bexj8uc30xo585/wish/2167391240 https://padlet.com/lwells116/l1bexj8uc30xo585/wish/2167412937 This article list some great tips for educators like myself. Who may need just a little extra guidance on alternative ways to meet their students' needs. Although it's only four steps; I do believe these concepts help students by having a personalized learning plan. -Iesha Tramble]]> 2022-05-02 21:28:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lwells116/l1bexj8uc30xo585/wish/2167412937