HOW ARE YOUR STUDENTS MEANT TO LEARN?

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Differentiated Instruction viaLearning Preferences

Differentiated Instruction viaLearning Preferences

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Piaget, 1981

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Myers -Briggs, 1980

Comer, 2004 Christensen, 2009

Renzulli & Reis, 2010

Lawrence, 1979 Sousa, et. al., 2010

Cushman, 2010 Jones & Jones, 1981

Learning theorists have echoed for decades thatthe keys to unlocking a child’s learning potential

lie in the teacher’s ability to make education more enjoyable for their students & create a strong bonds.

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Analyze both students' and teachers' learning preferences vis-à-vis:

Myers-Briggs Personality Types

Multiple Intelligence Preferences

Predominant Learning Styles

Then, make research-based recommendations to both (1) place students in classes and (2) engage learners individually, in breakouts, and as a class

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Kidzmet revolutionizes classroom learning by enabling ALL teachers (not just superstars) to

Kidzmet revolutionizes classroom learning by enabling ALL teachers (not just superstars) to

1) custom-tailor engaging lesson plans;

® =classroom GPS

Kidzmet revolutionizes classroom learning by enabling ALL teachers (not just superstars) to

1) custom-tailor engaging lesson plans;

2) automatically generate the optimal student breakout groups; and

® =classroom GPS

Kidzmet revolutionizes classroom learning by enabling ALL teachers (not just superstars) to

1) custom-tailor engaging lesson plans;

2) automatically generate the optimal student breakout groups; and

3) transform the quality of their teacher-student relationships.

® =classroom GPS

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Understand student strengths & learning preferences, then tailor lessons accordingly

How to help kids with homework and nurture burgeoning talents

Place students with the best possible instructors most relevant enrichment curricula

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COUNTDOWN TO KIDZMET Create your Kidzmet account and complete your profile

Add your students to Kidzmet (You can upload a CSV file or copy/paste from an Excel spreadsheet)

Schedule time in the computer lab for your class (We recommend 45 minutes, so that you have time to have your students enter the web address, login, and complete their profiles.)

Complete your own Pairing Portrait about 10-15 minutes

Students take Pairing Portrait during computer lab (We recommend you have something planned for the kids who complete it quickly to do while they wait for their peers to complete their profiles. If one or two students are taking a much longer time than the others, they can select the “save and complete later” button, then complete it either at home or during class time.)

You can begin leveraging Kidzmet immediately following Computer Lab! Get detailed optimal teaching approaches, tactics & entry points for every student in your class based on VAK learning style, personality type, & Multiple Intelligence preferences.

Use your class roll up to more effectively tweak, tailor, or custom-design lesson plans that key into the learning preferences of your current class mix.

Review email PD series for tips to help leverage insights as you differentiate curriculum & manage breakout groups.

Share Student Snapshots with parents of struggling students to better assist with homework.

Grant substitutes temporary access to their account so that learning can continue even when you’re not there.

Instantly segment compatible breakout groups based on subject, lesson type & group size on your smartphone or tablet.

COMING SOON Recommend video lessons or assignment to struggling students created by teachers that think and learn in similar ways.

Score lesson plans on partner sites for your current class mix so that other member teachers with similar classes can learn from your experience.

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