Inclusion in the classroom by way of differentiated instruction and assistive technology by Christopher Richards https://padlet.com/cricha33_1_1/w7wr5siclw18rrk7 Made with good vibes en-us 2020-10-06 13:58:59 UTC 2025-10-15 17:44:06 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Differentiated Instruction? cricha33_1_1 https://padlet.com/cricha33_1_1/w7wr5siclw18rrk7/wish/820010360 Differentiated Instruction or DI is the modifying of classroom and or lesson operations to compliment the abilities, needs, and readiness of the learners.]]> 2020-10-11 20:34:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cricha33_1_1/w7wr5siclw18rrk7/wish/820010360 So why is DI important? cricha33_1_1 https://padlet.com/cricha33_1_1/w7wr5siclw18rrk7/wish/820019396 Every student, regardless of sex, gender, race, religion, ability, or disability, is entitled to an education. In order to make sure all students receive the best possible learning experience, a teacher first must understand that every student learns differently.]]> 2020-10-11 20:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/cricha33_1_1/w7wr5siclw18rrk7/wish/820019396 So What? What do different learning styles have to do with me? cricha33_1_1 https://padlet.com/cricha33_1_1/w7wr5siclw18rrk7/wish/820257297 When developing lesson plans, traditionally, teachers were to plan to have students learn a specific topic by the end of the instructional period. Now a more effective way to go about lesson planning is to create learning targets that are adjusted by student needs,  to help students achieve grade-level performance and beyond.]]> 2020-10-12 00:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/cricha33_1_1/w7wr5siclw18rrk7/wish/820257297 When developing an inclusive classroom, consider modifying the following; cricha33_1_1 https://padlet.com/cricha33_1_1/w7wr5siclw18rrk7/wish/823054835
  • Content
    • What the end goal of your lesson. What do your students need to learn by the end of a class, unit, etc.?
  • Process
    • What activities do your students have to do to understand and apply the content?
  • Product
    • These activities are culminating assignments that assess what the students have learned and challenge them to expand on it.
  • Learning environment
    • This is the way your classroom operates and feels.



    • ]]>     2020-10-12 22:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cricha33_1_1/w7wr5siclw18rrk7/wish/823054835     EXAMPLES of DI cricha33_1_1 https://padlet.com/cricha33_1_1/w7wr5siclw18rrk7/wish/823206224
  • How to modify your content
    • Have objectives presented in visual and auditory means.
    • Use small groups to re-teach problem areas.
    • Use vocabulary lists with synonyms that may be easier to grasp as alternates for less advanced readers.
  • How to Modify your processes
    • Use tiered activities that all students need to work through but with varying levels of complexity, assistance, support, or challenges.
    • Provide interest centers for students to explore topics further during their downtime.
    • Offer manipulatives to students who would benefit from them, such as fidget cubes or counting squares.
  • How to modify products
    • Give students an option as to how they are present the required material.
    • Encourage students to come up with their own ideas for final assignments.
  • How to modify your learning environment
    • Have outlets for students to work off anxieties and frustrations in a healthy way.
    • Set up your classroom in a way that minimizes distractions but encourages collaboration


    • ]]>     2020-10-13 00:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cricha33_1_1/w7wr5siclw18rrk7/wish/823206224     Assistive technology or AT cricha33_1_1 https://padlet.com/cricha33_1_1/w7wr5siclw18rrk7/wish/823274862 Assistive technology is any device, software, or equipment that helps people work around their challenges. This can be high-tech like text to speech and speech to text programs, or low tech things like pencil grips and eraser caps.]]> 2020-10-13 01:09:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cricha33_1_1/w7wr5siclw18rrk7/wish/823274862 Examples of AT cricha33_1_1 https://padlet.com/cricha33_1_1/w7wr5siclw18rrk7/wish/823306336 2020-10-13 01:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cricha33_1_1/w7wr5siclw18rrk7/wish/823306336 cricha33_1_1 https://padlet.com/cricha33_1_1/w7wr5siclw18rrk7/wish/823316062 2020-10-13 01:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cricha33_1_1/w7wr5siclw18rrk7/wish/823316062 cricha33_1_1 https://padlet.com/cricha33_1_1/w7wr5siclw18rrk7/wish/823317489 2020-10-13 01:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cricha33_1_1/w7wr5siclw18rrk7/wish/823317489 cricha33_1_1 https://padlet.com/cricha33_1_1/w7wr5siclw18rrk7/wish/823320539 2020-10-13 01:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cricha33_1_1/w7wr5siclw18rrk7/wish/823320539