Technology and Differentiated Instruction
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Technology and Differentiated Instruction
Mr. Paul CherryWilliams Valley Elementary School
6th Grade Math and Reading Teacher
Differentiated InstructionIt is more of an attitude than a processBelief that every student learns at his/her pace
and in his/her wayGiving choices with assignments that correlate to
the level where the student is currentlyWay to engage studentsUsing technology meets them where they are
and increases their engagement in the activity
Consider this…TECHNOLOGY DOES NOT TEACH STUDENTS!
It can’t teach students new concepts on their level in their language and in a way they understand
It can’t think and rethinkIt can’t change course and reteach a
forgotten conceptIt can’t understand all the various
considerations and baggage that the student brought to school that day
It doesn’t care!UNLESS…
Skynet gets its way…
YOU ARE THE TEACHER!DO NOT…
Put in your plan book “computers” or “study island” or “sme” with no actual objectives
Just put computers in front of students randomly asking them to perform tasks that you haven’t taught
Expect students to be able to transfer their skills seamlessly from written work to the computer software
Expect that EVERY student has a computer at homeExpect that EVERY student knows how to do simple
tasks with the technology
What CAN technology do?Take a cold, emotionless snapshot of student
proficiency over the course of the yearReinforce previously taught skills in a
standardized way that mimics state and/or national standards
Let the teacher know what skills each individual student might need remediation and which skills might need enrichment
Let the teacher know whether or not his/her curriculum, scope and sequence, and/or lesson plans are working
And… of course… Technology can… if you’re not careful…
Take over the WORLD…
Possible TechnologyWireless Student RespondersLaptops/ Computer Labs/ iPadsInteractive Electronic White BoardsPodcasts, Wiki Spaces, WebquestsSoftware from the textbook publishersPDE SAS websiteSME, Study IslandPowerPoint, Word, ExcelGoogle Docs, Google EarthWeb-based educator tools
Wireless Student RespondersWhat can you do?
Quick check for individual/class understandingTimed responsesMultiple choice, numeric, T/F, even words!Pre/Post lesson assessment, quizzes, Tests, etc.Paperless
ChallengesTechnology is NOT perfectExperimentation of equipment is necessary
before using student scoresPaperless, so nothing to take home
GoogleGoogle Docs + iPod Touch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VJ1qFcayS8
Google EarthUses
Social Studies Map Skills Science Math Etc.
Laptops, iPads, Computer LabsUses
Student centered/created projectsWord processingWeb-based researchAssessment/Benchmarking
ChallengesLimited resourcesMonitoring student activityReliability of research, spell check, etc.Reliability of teaching with paper/pencil then
assessing on computer
Interactive Electronic WhiteboardsUses
Virtual manipulativesEye-pleasing display of informationAccess to visual computer technology (web,
software, etc.)Ability to save and print out student notesGamesThey’re just plain cool!
ChallengesIt’s technology– it’s going to have “issues”!
Software from Textbook PublishersUses
Create/Edit premade tests and quizzesAllow students to access the software on laptops or
in computer labWeb based resources, especially for the newer
curriculaChallenges
Book may not be aligned to State/National standardsIt’s still using the textbook
Podcasts, Wikispaces, WebquestsUses
Post audio, video, or written notes and discussion on web for anyone to hear, comment or question
Post assignments for students to do in class or at home
ChallengesNot all students will have access at homeMaintaining the site
PDE SAS WebsiteUses
Collection of documents, websites, test question samples, etc all based directly on PA state standards
Create printable assessments, play educational games, do research, find many other resources
Regularly being updated and they listen to teacher comments
ChallengesI have found some of the information to be
misplaced or to not be something tested on state exam
Spend time to learn to navigate it
Study IslandUses
Directly based on state standards, benchmark assessments
Allows students to play games as a rewardMake printable assessments and worksheetsExplanations and mini-lessons for studentsA LOT of useful data
ChallengesSo much to do, so little timeAccess and cost
PowerPoint, Word, Excel
Web-based Teaching Toolspdesas.orgstem.definedlearning.comkids.discovery.com teachertube.comedhelper.comdocs.google.commrcherry.wikispaces.com
What they say/What you sayWHAT THEY SAY WHAT YOU SAYWhere should we store the new laptop carts?
In my classroom!
Does anyone want to try this new technology?
PICK ME, PICK ME!
What ideas do you have about new technology in this district?
Here’s my list!
This technology doesn’t work!! Control-Alt-Delete
We just won a technology grant, does anyone want a [insert the name of the technology here]?
Yes, I do!
What would you like in your classroom for next year?
Hehehe… where to begin. Here’s my list!