VLTs and Differentiation by Denisa https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y pros|problems|solutions en-us 2019-02-22 14:20:21 UTC 2024-11-28 03:04:43 UTC hello@padlet.com Info - What is VLE? deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334138922 2019-02-22 14:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334138922 Pros - Mobile technologies deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334145914 2019-02-22 14:38:18 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334145914 Pro - Presentation and multimedia technologies deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334150093 2019-02-22 14:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334150093 Problems and solutions - VLE deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334152389 Source: https://www.jisc.ac.uk/guides/technology-and-tools-for-online-learning/virtual-learning-environments]]> 2019-02-22 14:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334152389 Info - VLTs stands for deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334161397 Virtual learning technologies]]> 2019-02-22 15:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334161397 Info - Flow chart deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334312820 2019-02-22 19:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334312820 Solution - Planning for Differentiation by Rachel Roberts deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334449397 2019-02-23 15:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334449397 Info - Don't know how to say Csikszentmihalyi? deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334450040 This short video will help]]> 2019-02-23 15:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334450040 Info - Differentiated instruction, not individualised instruction deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334450758 In her book How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms, the educator and writer Carol Ann Tomlinson argues that differentiation is the practice of varying instructional techniques in a classroom to effectively teach as many students as possible, but it does not entail the creation of distinct courses of study for every student (i.e., individualized instruction).
Source: https://courses.lumenlearning.com/educationx92x1/chapter/differentiation/]]> 2019-02-23 15:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334450758 Problem - Lack of funding deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334453182 The institution you work for might not afford access to VLEs (Moodle or Blackboard) or even class sets ( a set of devices which teachers can borrow and use with a class)]]> 2019-02-23 16:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334453182 Solution - BYOD deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334453738 Get students to bring their own devices (BYOD)- smartphones or tablets.

Source: Going Mobile, N. Hockly and G. Dudeney, Delta Publishing, 2014, p.16]]> 2019-02-23 16:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334453738 Problem - The digital divide deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334454566 Not all learners might have access to a tablet or smartphone]]> 2019-02-23 16:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334454566 Solution - Hybrid classes deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334454728 ... where learners BYOD but a class set is also available to make up for a shortfall in the number of devices

Source: Going Mobile, N. Hockly and G. Dudeney, Delta Publishing, 2014, p.17]]> 2019-02-23 16:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334454728 Problem - Using technology effectively deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334455596 When to do technology-based activities in class?]]> 2019-02-23 16:32:25 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334455596 Solution- Ask yourself (and answer) the following questions: deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334456206 Why am I doing this activity with technology?
 
What learning benefit will this bring?

Source: Going Mobile, N. Hockly and G. Dudeney, Delta Publishing, 2014, p.21]]> 2019-02-23 16:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334456206 Problem - Difficulties in planning deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334477745 2019-02-23 19:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334477745 Problems and solutions - presentation and multimedia technologies deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334478669 Source: https://www.jisc.ac.uk/guides/technology-and-tools-for-online-learning/presentation-and-multimedia]]> 2019-02-23 20:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334478669 Pro - Matching challenge to skill levels deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334479363 2019-02-23 20:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334479363 Problems and solutions - Mobile technologies deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334481955 2019-02-23 20:45:13 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334481955 Problem - Mobile phones are a distraction deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334485899 2019-02-23 21:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334485899 Solution - Teach with hand-held devices deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334486135 According to a study, students “who do not have access to phones actually show an increase in anxiety. If we are trying to lower the affective filter in the classroom, then removing the students’ phone has the exact opposite effect.”

Source:
‘It’s not the phone!’ Gerhard Erasmus in English Teaching Professional, issue 105 2016 p55]]> 2019-02-23 21:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334486135 Solution - Tips from Peter Anstee’s Differentiation Pocketbook deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334488835
• Student choice - start with small levels, then build up.
• Questioning - target specific questions at specific students.
• Group work - ensure students have specific roles they are accountable for. Vary them for different students and rotate responsibilities.

]]> 2019-02-23 22:08:47 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334488835 Problem - labeling and low expectations deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334490445 2019-02-23 22:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334490445 Solutions - Mastery goals deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334490518 Mastery goals emphasise the challenge of learning, stressing the importance of continuous improvement. This can prove particularly motivating for students and promote student autonomy if students choose the focus on their goals based on precise teacher feedback.

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1. Whole class context, lead in and hook
2. Pre-task to assign/choose roles, tasks, tiers 
3. Differentiated activity
4. Whole class re-integration and wrap up

]]> 2019-02-23 22:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334491444 Info - What is Differentiation deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334550740 "...identifying and addressing the different needs, interests and abilities of all learners to give them the best possible chance of achieving their learning goals."]]> 2019-02-24 10:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334550740 Test yourself - VLTs (only) deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334835435 Work individually and match the flashcards. Good luck!]]> 2019-02-25 13:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334835435 Test yourself - Differentiation (only) deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334838386 Work individually and match the pairs. Good luck!]]> 2019-02-25 13:53:16 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334838386 Quiz - Now work with a partner (Pink + Green) and do the following quiz. deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334840416 2019-02-25 13:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334840416 Plenary - Q&A deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334844781 Do you have any questions? Feel free to ask.]]> 2019-02-25 14:03:56 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334844781 Tip - you can create a transcript of your debate so you can refer to it later. deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334862806 Enable auto transcript on your device (see link below for guidance)

]]> 2019-02-25 14:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334862806 Application - Debate deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334872397 Your school has decided to invest more in either VLTs or Differentiation (staff training, materials etc.). Enter the debate and persuade  the person next to you that it was the right decision.]]> 2019-02-25 14:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/334872397 Further reading deniskaia13 https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/335386975 Books, apps, websites, tutorials ]]> 2019-02-26 14:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/deniskaia13/s64da6md563y/wish/335386975