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Teachers use Diffit to get “just right” instructional materials, saving tons of time and helping all students to access grade level content.
Creates learning resources from a variety of source material: text, YouTube video, web link, PDF upload, or vocabulary list
Choose the reading level, language, and type of reading to customize.
Example: Uploaded Charles Dickens visits America text selection.
Asked it to create resources from the text.
Created this 3-2-1 learning resource from the uploaded text!
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Gemini is a large language model that is trained on massive datasets to identify patterns to generate effective responses.
Gemini is an AI assistant built into the Google Workspace for Education in tools like Docs, Gmail, Slides, and Sheets. - Available in Workspace Plus accounts, students 13+
When students use Gemini with their school Google Workspace accounts, their data is not used to train AI models or reviewed by humans, meaning their information is protected and only used to respond to their prompts within the Gemini interface; this is due to the "added data protection" feature available for education users.
Key points about Gemini and student data:
Enhanced privacy:
When using a school account, Gemini prioritizes student data privacy by not utilizing their queries to improve the AI model further.
No human review:
Student interactions with Gemini are not reviewed by humans for training purposes.
Solely for response generation:
Student data is only used to generate responses to their specific prompts within the Gemini chat.
Google Workspace for Education terms:
Accessing Gemini through a school account falls under the Google Workspace for Education terms of service, which includes the added data protection feature. Students 13+ can access Gemini with their Workspace accounts.
Gems are custom versions of Gemini that give you tailored responses. You can customize a premade Gem or you can create a new gem from scratch using instructions you set!
Design a Gem to create goals based on the data outlined in a GWR, craft goals with STLO and SDI, and/or design differentiated activities based on student strengths.
NotebookLM is your personalized AI research assistant powered by Google's most capable model, Gemini 1.5 Pro.
When you upload the documents that are central to your projects, NotebookLM instantly becomes an expert in the information that matters most to you.
Your personal data is not used to train NotebookLM, so any private or sensitive information you have in your sources will stay private, unless you choose to share your sources with collaborators.
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Example prompt:
Results:
Here’s a series of depth and complexity prompts that can challenge gifted learners as they analyze a text and identify its theme:
Language of the Discipline:
- What specific words or phrases in the text convey the theme? How do these contribute to the overall meaning?
- How does the author’s use of figurative language (metaphors, similes, symbolism) reinforce the theme of the story?
Big Idea:
- How is the theme of this story connected to universal human experiences or big ideas like love, justice, or sacrifice?
- Can you find parallels between the theme of this story and themes in other stories, books, or films? How are they similar or different?
Trends:
- How might the theme of this story reflect the time period in which it was written or current societal trends?
- What trends or patterns in human behavior does this theme reveal across history?
Multiple Perspectives:
- How might different characters in the story interpret the theme? Would their perspectives on the theme differ?
- How would a reader from a different cultural or historical background interpret the theme of this story?
Ethics:
- Are there moral dilemmas presented in the story that are connected to the theme? What is the ethical stance of the author, and do you agree with it?
- Does the theme challenge you to think about ethical issues in your own life? How?
Unanswered Questions:
- What questions does the theme of this story raise that remain unresolved? How might these questions affect your understanding of the story?
- If the theme were extended beyond the story, what new problems or questions would arise?
Rules:
- What literary rules or structures (e.g., genre conventions, narrative techniques) does the author follow or break to develop the theme?
- How would changing one rule in the story (setting, point of view, character behavior) impact the theme?
Details:
- What small details in the story seem insignificant but actually reinforce the theme? Why are these details important?
- How do seemingly unrelated events or details in the story contribute to its central theme?
These prompts help guide gifted students to think more deeply about the text's theme, encouraging analysis from multiple angles and fostering critical thinking.
*The protections afforded by Gemini are not applicable to ChatGPT use. Recommend students use Gemini or other AI tools designed to protect sudent data and privacy. Most all AI tools require users to be 18+ or 13+ for student use.
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Example:
Here's a modified assignment for high-level learners in need of enrichment using vertical differentiation strategies:
Enrichment Assignment: Greek and Latin Roots: Unit 4 "A Matter of Life and Death" - Advanced Exploration
Task 1: Root Analysis
Choose 5 words from Unit 4 that you find particularly interesting or complex. Analyze each word's Greek or Latin root, prefix, and suffix. Create a detailed diagram or chart to illustrate the breakdown of each word's components. Include the word's definition, part of speech, and a picture or illustration to support your analysis.
Task 2: Etymological Research
Choose 2-3 words from Unit 4 and research their etymology. Use online resources, such as Etymology Online or Merriam-Webster's Dictionary, to explore the word's history and evolution. Write a short essay (approx. 250-300 words) discussing the word's origins, how its meaning has changed over time, and its connections to other words or concepts.
Task 3: Creative Expression
Select a word from Unit 4 that resonates with you, and create a creative piece (e.g., poem, short story, or visual art) that incorporates the word's meaning and connotations. Consider the word's roots, prefixes, and suffixes as inspiration for your creative work. Include a brief artist's statement (approx. 100-150 words) explaining the inspiration behind your piece and how it relates to the word's meaning.
Task 4: Word Families
Identify 3-4 words from Unit 4 that share a common root or prefix. Create a word family tree or diagram illustrating the relationships between these words. Include definitions, parts of speech, and pictures or illustrations to support your diagram. Write a short paragraph (approx. 100-150 words) discussing the connections between the words and how their meanings are related.
Task 5: Cross-Disciplinary Connections
Choose a word from Unit 4 and explore its connections to other subjects or disciplines, such as science, history, or literature. Write a short essay (approx. 250-300 words) discussing the word's relevance to the chosen subject area and how its meaning is applied or interpreted in that context.
Assessment:
Thoroughness and accuracy of root analysis and etymological research
Creativity and depth of creative expression
Clarity and organization of word family diagram and connections discussion
Depth and relevance of cross-disciplinary connections essay
**Note:** Depending on the class duration, you can assign one or multiple tasks to complete. Encourage students to work at their own pace and explore the tasks that interest them the most.
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Ideas for planning and implementing differentiated instruction
Example: Enrichment opportunities for learning about the causes of the Civil War based on differentiation of content, process, and product.
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