EDEL 5500 Differentiation by James Long https://padlet.com/james_g_long2016/skmrjllpcxx8 Learning for All en-us 2017-03-01 07:11:01 UTC 2023-03-28 10:56:52 UTC hello@padlet.com Examples of differentiating content at the elementary level include the following:Using reading materials at varying readability levels;Putting text materials on tape;Using spelling or vocabulary lists at readiness levels of students;Presenting ideas through both auditory and visual means;Using reading buddies; andMeeting with small groups to re-teach an idea or skill for struggling learners, or to extend the thinking or skills of advanced learners. james_g_long2016 https://padlet.com/james_g_long2016/skmrjllpcxx8/wish/156934126 http://www.readingrockets.org/article/what-differentiated-instruction]]> 2017-03-01 07:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/james_g_long2016/skmrjllpcxx8/wish/156934126 This is a great video about differentiation at Mesquite Elementary School. james_g_long2016 https://padlet.com/james_g_long2016/skmrjllpcxx8/wish/156938690

]]> 2017-03-01 07:49:46 UTC https://padlet.com/james_g_long2016/skmrjllpcxx8/wish/156938690 Multiple Intellegences Tips: james_g_long2016 https://padlet.com/james_g_long2016/skmrjllpcxx8/wish/156938967 Helpful tips for Educators

  Adapted from Bruce Torff, Harvard University

  • Look through MI-colored glasses and analyze activities in terms of multiple intelligences
  • Put your own spin on it and adapt appropriately
  • Utilize multiple entry points and approach concepts in a variety of ways
  • Incorporate project-based learning
  • Personalize education and design activities and assessments that match student strengths
https://gse.gmu.edu/research/mirs/miresources/
]]> 2017-03-01 07:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/james_g_long2016/skmrjllpcxx8/wish/156938967 Differentiation using Video: james_g_long2016 https://padlet.com/james_g_long2016/skmrjllpcxx8/wish/156939165 This is one of my favorite methods, and one that I will use often in my own classroom.

Video killed the radio star.

Okay, maybe that's not relevant. Unless this is social studies class, or possibly a music class where you're teaching the synth. Ah, The Buggles.

But back to what we're actually talking about: video content. It can be a great way to present information. That way students can watch in class, out of class, at home, on the bus, and as many times as necessary in order to grasp a concept.

http://www.shmoop.com/teachers/curriculum/differentiation/differentiation-science.html

]]> 2017-03-01 07:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/james_g_long2016/skmrjllpcxx8/wish/156939165 Differentiation Slide show james_g_long2016 https://padlet.com/james_g_long2016/skmrjllpcxx8/wish/156940028 This contains some useful gems.]]> 2017-03-01 07:59:49 UTC https://padlet.com/james_g_long2016/skmrjllpcxx8/wish/156940028 SDAIE Strategy: james_g_long2016 https://padlet.com/james_g_long2016/skmrjllpcxx8/wish/156940600 Previewing Key Concepts and Vocabulary
Separating out the English language learners for brief instructional periods helps lower anxiety in the group and ensures that English-speaking students will not dominate the conversation, and the English language learners will be more apt to participate. One way to “shelter” instruction for students is for the teacher to do mini lessons for small homogeneous groups of English language learners. Ideally, this is done in the students’ native language, but can also be done in English. Teachers can pull students aside at the beginning of the develop stage and preview key concepts and vocabulary. During this time, teachers can draw students’ attention to cognates (for example mountain in English and montaña in Spanish) to help English language learners make connections between their native language and English, thus learning new vocabulary.
http://www.nsta.org/publications/news/story.aspx?id=51327]]> 2017-03-01 08:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/james_g_long2016/skmrjllpcxx8/wish/156940600 james_g_long2016 https://padlet.com/james_g_long2016/skmrjllpcxx8/wish/156941000 2017-03-01 08:03:51 UTC https://padlet.com/james_g_long2016/skmrjllpcxx8/wish/156941000 Reflection james_g_long2016 https://padlet.com/james_g_long2016/skmrjllpcxx8/wish/156941128 This assignment has helped me to find resources for science instruction that I will use in my classroom. For one, much of the material that I found addressed differentiation for the gifted student, not just for the student with learning disabilities. That is an important reminder to  address those students' special needs as well. Additionally, I love how available technology is to address all of these concerns. I hope that I have sufficient tech resources in my school next fall.]]> 2017-03-01 08:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/james_g_long2016/skmrjllpcxx8/wish/156941128