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Technology:Tools for DifferentiationKim BroadbentProvo School DistrictMarch 2013Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.trainer.provo.edu/Kim/index.htm
Why Technology?
We are preparing kids for their future, not our past.
- Daniel Pink
Differentiation“Differentiated instruction is the process of ensuring that
what a student learns, how he or she learns it, and how the student demonstrates
what he or she has learned is a match for that student’s readiness level, interests, and preferred mode of learning.”
- Carol Ann Tomlinson
Differentiation Students become the center of the
teaching and learning that occurs in the classroom.
Four paths to differentiation: Content-what we teach Delivery of Instruction-
how we teach Resources and Materials Product or Assessment-
evidence of learning
Differentiation Feedback is essential! Assessments
should be specific and ongoing. Pre-assessment Formative assessment Summative assessment
Technology makes it simple to administer assessments and easier to disaggregate data and determine individual needs.
Technology Provo Uses for Differentiation Computers (laptops and
desktops) Run a variety of software
applications Accessibility Options
Interactive Whiteboards (Promethean)
iPads Individualized Apps Accessibility Options
ComputersWhether they are desktops or laptops, computers with the appropriate applications can greatly enhance and individualize student learning.
Literacy AssessmentsScholastic Reading Inventory (SRI)DIBELS Scholastic Phonics Inventory (SPI)District Interim Assessments (
Datawise or UTIPS Core)Progress Monitoring End of Level CRTs
Literacy Applications Foundation Literacy Programs
System 44 Read 180*
Supplemental Literacy Programs MimioSprout Read About Reading A-Z and RAZ Kids Reading Plus
Numeracy AssessmentsScholastic Math Inventory (SMI)District Interim Assessments (
Datawise or UTIPS Core)Progress Monitoring End of Level CRTs
Numeracy Applications Foundation Numeracy Programs
Math 180 TransMath
Supplemental Numeracy Programs FASTT Math (facts) Fraction Nation (fractions) Go Solve (word problems) iXL Math website Khan Academy website
Interactive WhiteboardsInteractive whiteboards allow greater physical interactivity with learning content. This can be done individually, in small groups or as an entire class. The ability to move, manipulate and interact with content on the board is one of its greatest benefits.
Why Promethean? All interactive whiteboards can engage
students. However, the Promethean software, with its multiple layers, allows for more levels of manipulation.
Created flipcharts can be reset and reused with multiple students or groups.
Learner response systems allow students to respond individually to questions and teachers to monitor their progress.
Promethean Planet has over 60,000 free resources.
iPadsiPads have the “touch-ability” factor that engages students in a unique way. They like that iPads can be held in their hands and taken anywhere. With over 700,000 apps available, it is likely teachers will be able to find the exact app a student needs.
Literacy Apps iWrite Words (free version sample)Kindergarten.com receptive and
problem solving appsMinimod Reading appsSentence Builder appsSequences by EdNinjaSpeech with Milo apps
Numeracy AppsBalloon Pop Challenge Jungle Coins Jungle Fractions Jungle TimeKosmic MathMath DrillsPop Math Maths Plus
Mixed Skill AppsBrain App XLBrain Exercise and
More Brain Exercise with Dr. Kawashima
TeachMe apps (Toddler, Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade)
Assistive/Specialty AppsArticulation StationProloquo2GoLook in My Eyes appsDexteriaLetter ReflexP.O.V. Spatial Reasoning SkillsThe Social Express
Productivity AppsComic LifeGarage Band iMovieKeynotePagesDropbox