Technology:Tools for DifferentiationKim BroadbentProvo School DistrictMarch 2013Email: kimb@provo.edu 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