Technology Tips for Differentiated Instruction

A Toolkit of Wonderful Websites!

An OHS Staff Development WorkshopDecember 2011

• Use your dendrites,Use your dendrites,To connect throughout your brain.Take in info, analyze it,Grow some new onesUnrestrained.

• Axons send outNeurotransmittersTo the dendrites all around The Brain Song by Bruce CampbellAcross the synapseJumps the impulseNew ideas can now abound.

• StimulationIs what the brain needsTo make dendrites stretch and grow. New connectionsMake us smarterIn what we think and what we know.

• Use your dendrites,Use your dendrites,To connect throughout your brainTake in info, analyze it,Grow some new onesUnrestrained.

During this workshop…

• Quick review of differentiated instruction

• 5 steps to start differentiated instruction

• Why use technology

• Explore Learning Styles Inventories websites

• Technology projects to differentiate instruction

• Websites for using technology to differentiate instruction for the 8 types of intelligences

Differentiated Instruction• Is a model of instruction that revolves

around the belief that students learn in many different ways

• It means:Providing materials and tasks at varied levels of difficulty with varying degrees of scaffolding, through multiple instructional groups; and, Encouraging student success by varying ways in which students work: alone or collaboratively, in auditory or visual modes, or through practical or creative means.

5 Steps to Start D. I.1. Get to know your students2. Examine your role as teacher in the differentiated classroom

★ Have a Repertoire of Teaching Strategies✔ Direct Instruction✔ Inquiry-based Learning✔ Cooperative Learning✔ Information Processing Strategies

3. Identify areas of your curriculum that could be adapted to differentiated instruction

4. Identify a Variety of Instructional Activities. Target learning styles in your approaches.

5. Identify Ways to Assess or Evaluate Student Progress

What are you already doing in your classroom to address

different learning needs of your students?

– without technology?– with technology?

Differentiated Instruction: Why Technology?• Reaches a variety of senses. This allows the individual to tailor or focus their learning to

their individual style, whether it is verbal, auditory or physical.

• Existence of wide gaps in student experiences and abilities

• Students are motivated to use technology

• Flexibility of the medium

• Prepares students for the future

• Validates self expression by allowing students to decide how they want to create a project or assimilate information. Technology gives a sense of ownership to the user.

• Creates an active rather than passive atmosphere for learning, which forces student participation and makes them think. Technology fosters communication among students as well as between student and teacher. They discuss the content, organization of content, and how to present it to others (topics which may not have otherwise been discussed).

• Makes sense because it is already built in to the everyday life of all students

Teaching should & must remain about the needs of our 21st Century children!

Suggestions for a Differentiated Instructional Technology Approach

• Identify student learning styles to customize learning experiences by better meeting student needs.

• Offer students a choice when establishing projects and desired outcomes.

• Technology integration should be seamless and meaningful, it's not something "Extra".

• Start simple and build upon to establish an instructional repertoire.• Use technology resources that are accessible 24/7.• Ask your digitally connected students for assistance, they will enjoy it!!• Be practical and realistic with yourself and your students.• Have fun!

Get to Know Your Students

Multiple Intelligences

In his 1983 book called Frames of Mind, Howard Gardner of Harvard University identified seven intelligences we all possess. Because our understanding of the brain and human behavior is constantly changing, the number of intelligences is expanding. Two to three new intelligences had been added recently. Gardner claims that we all have all the intelligences, but that no two people are exactly alike.

Technology Enhances the Multiple Intelligences

At least one-third of our students are

vi sual learners.

Computers offer students a multi-sensory smorgasbord!

Anytime three or more intelligences are used to introduce new material to students, the greater their chances of long term retention.

Get to Know Your StudentsAdminister a Learning Style Inventory!

Learning Style Quiz for Studentshttp://homeworktips.about.com/od/homeworkhelp/a/lstyleqz.htm

Abiator's Online Learning Styles Inventory Test 1http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/lsi/lsitest1.html

Abiator's Online Learning Styles Inventory Test 2http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/lsi/lsitest2.html

BGfL Multiple Intelligences. Take the Test!http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks3/ict/multiple_int/questions/choose_lang.cfm

Mind Mediahttp://mindmedia.com/cgi-bin/site/jump.cgi?ID=5582

Free Online Learning Styles Inventory Testhttp://www.learning-styles-online.com/inventory/

Administer a Learning Style Inventory!Assessment: Find Your Strengths!http://literacyworks.org/mi/assessment/findyourstrengths.html

WHAT'S YOUR LEARNING STYLE?http://www.ldpride.net/learning-style-test.html

Multiple Intelligences Surveyhttp://surfaquarium.com/MI/inventory.htm

Getting to Know Your StudentsClick on the words “multiple intelligences to view testhttp://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/getting-know-your-students

Discover Your Preferred Learning Style (from the UK)http://www.brainboxx.co.uk/a3_aspects/pages/vak_quest.htm

Identify a Variety of Instructional Activities Using Technology

Technology can be used to facilitate learning in each intelligence area. There is no "right way" to integrate intelligences or technology into the classroom. The key is to provide the most effective learning environment for students.

Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction

Visual-Spatial: http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic68a.htm

Logical-Mathematical: http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic68c.htm

Verbal-Linguistic: http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic68b.htm

Bodily-Kinesthetic: http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic68d.htm

Musical/Rhythmic: http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic68e.htm

Interpersonal: http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic68g.htm

Intrapersonal: http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic68f.htm

Naturalistic: http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic68h.htm

Visual-Spatial

Bighugelabs.com: http://bighugelabs.com/ Motivator

Magazine Cover

Movie Poster

Mosaic Maker

Billboard

Captioner

Badge Maker

Visual-SpatialVisual presentations make it easier for students to tackle data and difficult text.

http://charts.hohli.com/#cht=p3&chs=320x240&chd=s:&chco=5131C9&chf=bg,s,FFFFFF|c,s,FFFFFF&max=100&agent=hohli.comCreate 14 different styles of charts with Hohli Online Charts Builder

http://ow.ly/6ur9FCreate a wide variety of graphic options using Many Eyes

wordle.com: http://www.wordle.net/

bubbl.us: https://bubbl.us/

Visual-Spatialhttp://xtranormal.comStudents create and direct their own movies

https://www.mindmeister.com/This mind mapping tool is great for people who want to be able to visualize whatthey're learning. MindMeister allows users to create, share and manage mind mapsonline and offline.

http://www.picturehistory.com/This site displays 200 years of history in photographs. Great for visual learners who wantto learn more about American history.

http://scooch.gr0w.com/Scooch offers free slide show software that is perfect for visual learners who want totransform text into easier to recall slides.

http://knowitall.org/artopia Students interact with online painting, media arts, sculpture, and theater

Visual-Spatial

http://flickr.com A picture sharing website

http://picnik.com Edit photos add effects, fonts, shapes, and frames

http://arkive.orgStudents can view photos of thousands of animals

http://animoto.comCreate videos with pictures

http://edu.glogster.com/Create online posters to visually display knowledge

http://doink.comStudents can create animations to illustrate a concept or story

(Auditory) Verbal-Linguistic• http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

This easy-to-use audio editing software lets you record and edit audio. It is free to use and works across multiple platforms (Mac OS X, Windows, and GNU/LINUX.)

• http://www.nch.com.au/wavepad/This free sound editing software (for Windows or Mac) allows users to record and edit audio within minutes. Functions are a cinch to use and work with multiple formats.

• http://www.playlist.com/This social music experiment makes it easy for auditory learners to access free music to play in the background while they learn. The site features an endless number of songs to choose from and savable playlists.

• http://www.midomi.com/This unique search engine is powered by sound, not text. You can find the music you're looking for by singing, humming or whistling ten seconds of the tune.

• http://www.podomatic.com/loginAuditory learners can create, find and share podcasts through this free site. PodOmatic hosts the world's largest selection of commercial-free podcasts.

(Auditory) Verbal-Linguistichttp://wordle.net Allow students to express themselves creatively with words

http://ed.voicethread.comCapture student voices with audio, text, pictures, and video

http://zoho.comA free online word processor, and presentation tool

http://www.tikatok.com/Students can create stories and turn them into a book

http://pbskids.org/wordworld A world where words come alive

http://readwritethink.org 52 interactive activities related to reading, writing, and speaking

http://speakaboos.com Students can read stories online, record their own story and play literacy games

Logical-Mathematicalhttp://zoho.comSpreadsheet and data collection tools

http://ed.voicethread.com Capture a sequence of events in an experiment or during problem solving

http://ilearntechnology.com/?p=871Click on Emerald Island. A virtual world where students can experiment and problem solve

http://sciencecomics.uwe.ac.uk/index.php Comics about science experiments, and problem solving games

http://toytheater.com/index.phpMath, reading, music and art puzzles

http://sciencemuseum.org.uk/launchpad/launchballLogic puzzle games

http://mathplayground.com Students practice math skills and engage in logic games

Logical-Mathematicalhttp://enlightenme.comA site that encourages critical thinking and problem solving

http://knowitall.org/hobbyshopA hobby shop full of logical-mathematical activities

http://www.ctkmathgamesforkids.com/This site presents a collection of games and puzzles with mathematical contents anda few practice exercises disguised as games

http://www.yummymath.com/Designed for the purpose of sharing mathematics problems and scenarios based onthings happening in the world today.

Bodily-Kinesthetic• http://www.learner.org/interactives/

This site provides activities, strategies and other concepts that enhance learning skills. Interactives is aimed at grades 6 thru 12, but makes a good tool for kinesthetic learners of all ages.

• http://sketchup.google.com/This free drawing software from Google allows kinesthetic users to create, modify and share 3D models.

• http://www.mynoteit.com/Taking notes is a great way for kinesthetic learners to actively participate in what they are learning . MyNoteIT is a free web app that allows users to take, edit and share notes online.

• http://www.flashcardexchange.com/Flashcard Exchange is the world's largest flashcard library. Kinesthetic learners can improve their retention ability by making flashcards for this website.

• http://www.eduplace.com/activity/• Education Place is designed for young (K-12) kinesthetic learners who want to explore

various subjects through games and activities.

Bodily-Kinesthetichttp://play.ekoloko.comA virtual world that taps into mouse manipulation, typing, and manipulating objects on thescreen

http://classtools.net/education-games-php/jigsaw/Allows students to link like ideas

http://arsights.com Augmented reality site that lets students manipulate Google Earth objects by using a web camand print out. As students move the paper, the virtual model on the screen adjusts accordingly

http://ge.ecomagination.com/smartgridAnother augmented reality site that shows students a digital hologram of smart gridtechnology

Musical/Rhythmichttp://gcast.comStudents can create podcasts

http://toytheater.com Students interact with music, sounds, and patterns

http://viddler.com Record video with a webcam

http://playmusic.org Students explore and interact with musichttp://kids.audible.com Download and listen toaudiobooks

http://capzles.com Create timelines with audio and video

Interpersonalhttp://play.ekoloko.comA virtual world that allows students to interact and work on solving problems together

http://emeraldisland.comA virtual world that encourages students interaction for the common goal of saving EmeraldIsland from PiRats who want to take over the green world

http://secretbuilders.comAn enchanting virtual world where students can interact with historical figures

http:tutpup.com A site that lets students practice spelling, and math facts against other students from aroundthe world in real time

http://ed.voicethread.comStudents can use Voicethread to complete projects together. It also provides the ability forstudents to interact and comment on other student’s Voicethread projects

Interpersonalhttp://twitter.com Create a personal learning community within your classroom, encourage students to sharelearning experiences and new information

http://glogster.com/eduA web 2.0 tool that allows students to create together and comment on other students Glogs

http://www2.shidonni.comStudents create an imaginary world and interact with other classmates virtually. They cancreate worlds and stories together

http://think.comStudents can work on projects together, interact with other students and view other student’slearning space

Intrapersonal

http://think.comStudents can blog about their learning

http://wetpaint.comA wiki where students can reflect on their learning

http://pbwiki.com A wiki where students can create and reflect on their learning

http://eyeplorer.comStudents can search a topic of interest and take notes about their learning rightwithin the Eyeplorer website

http://kerpoof.comStudents can record and think about learning through story creation

Naturalisthttp://earth.google.comStudents can explore the earth with satellite imagery, maps, terrain, and 3D buildings

http://google.com/skyStudents can explore the universe including the solar system, constellations, galaxies, and themoon

http://arkive.orgStudents learn about thousands of animals and their habitats

http://switcharoozoo.com Students create animals, build habitats and learn about wildlife

http://nationalzoo.si.edu Students can view live video of animals, view photo galleries, and visit exhibits

Naturalist

http://wdl.org/en Students can take a virtual field trip around the world and through time.

http://vistazoo.com Virtual tours of the world by combining pictures, video, audio, and objects in 3-D

Need help!Just ask Deb,

Your Teacher-Librarian Tech Peer Coach!

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