Mid-Atlantic District Leadership February 8, 2019 by Pat Schob https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx Take 3 minutes to discuss with your table strategies or examples of differentiation you have observed during your walk-throughs and observations at your school.  Be prepared to share out. en-us 2019-02-05 19:15:34 UTC 2025-11-02 15:18:45 UTC hello@padlet.com Things we see in classrooms: https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329267649 Student interactions with peers and the teacher.
Stations and varied types of assignments.
Student engagement
Student choice

We need to define differentiation as a district and be consistent.

]]> 2019-02-08 16:09:31 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329267649 https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329267903 Color coded bins in centers with different materials for each student group

]]> 2019-02-08 16:10:00 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329267903 WP Schools https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329268113 A-ha -- We need to go back and define what differentiation is and is not.  We need to revive DoDEA's differentiation definitions (ie. the Five Tenants of Differentiation).  

We need to provide teachers PD in maximizing the resources that they already have by intentionally connecting the resources to the data that is intended to drive flexible groupings and instruction.  
We need teachers to have a better understanding of strategy vs. intervention vs. accommodation vs. modification. 

]]> 2019-02-08 16:10:25 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329268113 Student choice, when appropriate https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329268126 2019-02-08 16:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329268126 More grouping and stations in the ES. Tiered instructional activities with choice in the HS. The focus is on meeting the standard. Differentiation is on how different students are getting there. DI is more an exception than the rule, we have growth to do. https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329268370 2019-02-08 16:10:53 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329268370 Content differentiated by leveled read https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329268425 2019-02-08 16:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329268425 observed during walk-through https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329268464 I have seen in certain classrooms that allow children to write a sentence or draw a picture to meet a criteria of mastery set by the teacher]]> 2019-02-08 16:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329268464 QMHS is on a differentiating journey. Through professional learning opportunities, staff members who are particularly skilled in this area have shared various ways to (diff) "product and process". Examples of a few differentiated forms: flexible grouping, literacy stations, PBIS (refocus forms), etc... https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329268489 2019-02-08 16:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329268489 https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329268544 ELA stations have become more individually differentiated according to the specific identified needs.]]> 2019-02-08 16:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329268544 Differentiation is fluid to support the varied needs of the students. https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329268568 2019-02-08 16:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329268568 james_strait https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329268697 elementary level -small groups and stations

]]> 2019-02-08 16:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329268697 Deeper into content for those who already know it - higher level thinking instead of acceleration https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329268914 2019-02-08 16:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329268914 Student leadership in learning https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329269051 2019-02-08 16:12:06 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329269051 https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329269106 Student have a choice of the task you can complete in a center]]> 2019-02-08 16:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329269106 https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329269130 Word Wall; Timeline; Comparative Timeline; All in the Same Classroom]]> 2019-02-08 16:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329269130 21st Century Teaching and Learning in a "Legacy" building https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329269301 2019-02-08 16:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329269301 Scaffolding learning - sentence stems, story boards before writing, tools at the ready for student reference (numberlines, manipulatives) https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329269409 2019-02-08 16:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329269409 Multiple opportunities to practice skills prior to demonstration of mastery/understanding https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329269641 2019-02-08 16:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329269641 james_strait https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329269834 student mentors helping other students differentiation

]]> 2019-02-08 16:13:32 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329269834 Student products differentiated by choice laura_hussein https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329269935 2019-02-08 16:13:42 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329269935 james_strait https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329270185 math department with stations based on standard mastery]]> 2019-02-08 16:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329270185 Math teachers intentionally asking students to share different ways to solve a problem https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329270420 2019-02-08 16:14:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329270420 Differentiation has been seen in behavior plans for individual students. Some students are able to sit in flexible groups, using wiggle chairs, and floor desks. https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329270683
Sentence starters, allowing students to verbally express their thoughts and ideas instead of writing (when not a writing task).]]> 2019-02-08 16:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329270683 Flexible small groups https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329270705 TIered instruction that changes often
Purposeful grouping

]]> 2019-02-08 16:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329270705 Products and Learning Styles within science and ELA shelia_gilliard https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329270749 Students are able to choose their method of mastery through varied learning products that highlight their learning styles and interest.  For example, students may choose charts, story, newspaper article, travelogue, picture story book, game, song, and model of the solar system. Gamification appeals to 21st century learners.  ]]> 2019-02-08 16:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329270749 Many products: verbal, writing, computer generated, voice recordings, creative products https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329270763 2019-02-08 16:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329270763 Students are frequently given choices in reading and writing assignments. https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329270868 2019-02-08 16:15:21 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329270868 Choice https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329270894 Additional stations were in place for students' choice. Students were given a choice only after they completed all stations.]]> 2019-02-08 16:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329270894 students have choice of activity https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329270903 2019-02-08 16:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329270903 james_strait https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329270976 choice stations developed in some of the math classes

]]> 2019-02-08 16:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329270976 There needs to be an awareness of the different levels of what tools are being used for differentiation: calculators, science probes, labs and equipment use, learning platforms,, etc https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329271299 2019-02-08 16:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329271299 https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329271344 I like that we are discussing what differentiation is and what it's not.  Our teachers would benefit from a template that reminds them of how to differentiate process, product and content. It makes for intentional, thoughtful planning.

]]> 2019-02-08 16:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329271344 21st CTLL https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329271468 Five Tenants of Differentiated Instruction: Click on the Learning Environment Strand]]> 2019-02-08 16:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329271468 https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329271501 Alll students deserve 21st Century Teaching and Learning opportunities]]> 2019-02-08 16:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329271501 Tic Tac Toe Assignment Boards https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329271544 2019-02-08 16:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329271544 It would be helpful if the video showed the green and yellow group and not just the high blue group.We could see differentiation in action. jeanne_lovell https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329271967 2019-02-08 16:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329271967 Ah Ha claudette_jones https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329272004 Teachers may need to revisit what it means to integrate literacy into content areas instead of trying to incorporate several content areas into literacy block. This is a misunderstanding regarding how to use stations to differentiate. ]]> 2019-02-08 16:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329272004 Puerto Rico thomas_wiglesworth1 https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329272534 The teacher mentioned tiering lessons and we would like to use this in conjunction with short formative assessments. The learning stations with technology are improving both differentiation and digital tools.

]]> 2019-02-08 16:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329272534 Stations include activities with different levels. https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329272969 2019-02-08 16:18:38 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/329272969 gs james_strait https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/340166303 2019-03-11 20:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/pat_s_schob/vwrnohmkupnx/wish/340166303