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Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction:
Lessons from Online Learning
ASCD March 2011
Panel
Cindy Carbajal, Master Teacher, Capistrano Connections Academy
Barbara Frey, Consultant, Connections Academy
Kerry Rice, Ed. D. Boise State University
Our Purpose Today
Define Differentiated Instruction Review 21st Century Skills Online Science and Math
Strategies Deconstruct Lessons Cool Tools! Discussion/Reflection/Take
Aways
Each Student Is a Unique Learner
Know Your Student
Plan Your Instruction
• Multiple Means of Representation• Multiple Means of Expression• Multiple Means of Engagement
21st Century Skills
http://www.p21.org/
21st Century Skills Learning and Innovation
The ability and motivation to take responsibility for one's own
learning.
Supported through:• Scaffolding and careful guidance • Instructional learning aids • Modeling and prompting• Coaching strategies• Reflective thinking and problem solving
Learner Autonomy
Effective communication in today’s world requires more than the ability to read and write text
Supported through:•Interaction with a variety of media and formats•Understand communication is more than reading and writing text
Multiple audiencesMultiple purposesMultiple contextsManaging communication channels
Communication Skills
Supported through:• Authentic projects and assessments• Role assignments• Teamwork• Peer review• Strategies to structure activities
(consensus building, Tuning Protocol, Fishbowl Method)
Collaboration using technology increases achievement, promotes positive attitudes, promotes cognitive and social development, promotes positive relationships, and generally promotes positive effects on all types of students regardless of past performance or gender
Collaboration and Networking
“Multiple models of composing and reflection operating simultaneously, each informed by new publication practices, new materials, and new vocabulary.” (A report from the National Council of Teachers of English)
Supported through:•Self-monitoring and self-explanation•Meta cognition •Peer feedback•Reflective summaries •Journals•Learning logs and portfolios
Writing and Reflection
Now it’s your turn…
Share an example of a strategy you use to differentiate
instruction in your classroom.
Lessons
• Student Profile• Skills Addressed• Tech Tools• Differentiation
Student Profile
Math: Lesson
Math: Skills
MathCommunication
Skills
MathCommunication Skills
35°
55°
Right Triangle
90°
55°
Although there are many different types of triangles, the sum of their angles will always equal
180°.
35° + 90° + 55° = 180°
90°35°
90°35° 55°
All Triangles have 180°
Math Writing and Reflection
Math Collaboration and Networking
MathLearner Autonomy
Math: DifferentiationMultiple modes of representation,
expression and engagement...
– Textbook and itext – animations/videos – Individual access to teacher – webmail, phone, tutoring
sessions – Self-paced lesson guides and
instructions– eTools & Realia: using real
objects for the examples of polygons
– Peer Tutoring
Science Lesson
ScienceCommunication Skills
Science Writing and Reflection
Science Collaboration and Networking
ScienceLearner Autonomy
Science DifferentiationMultiple modes of
representation, expression and engagement...
– reading – presentation– audio– interest – choice– pacing – live sessions– interactive videos
Community
Multiple Forms of Representation and Expression
Communication Skills
http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/11547506
Instructional Teaching Aids
Learner Autonomy
Structured Learning PathsLearner
Autonomy
GamingLearner Autonomy
Project ManagementLearner Autonomy
Shared Knowledge Collaboration and Networking
Online Communities Collaboration and Networking
Resource Sharing Collaboration and Networking
Brainstorming Collaboration and Networking
Reflection Writing and Reflection
“I started making this website because I had the Idea of instead of just doing a project paper for my class I could spread my information around the continents...”
“Our Environment” WikiWriting and Reflection
How the technology enables us to teach better than we could without
the technology???
Differentiate with Technology
• Repetition• Individualization• Pace• Multiple representations• Metacognition• Motivation• Interests• Level playing field
• Resource sharing• Collaborative knowledge
construction• Participatory culture• Learning Styles
Wiki link: https://sites.google.com/site/differentiatewithtechnology/
How will technology change the way you
teach?
Kerry RiceDepartment of Educational TechnologyBoise State [email protected]
Barbara FreyConnections [email protected]
Cindy CarbajalCapistrano Connections [email protected]
Wiki link: https://sites.google.com/site/differentiatewithtechnology/ You are currently attending session 2252. Please visit www.ascd.org/evaluations to let us know how it went.