i3 Monthly Update
Differentiation With Digital Tools
Differentiation With Digital Tools
The monthly focus of ‘Differentiation with Digital Tools’ connects teacher reflection on data and the necessity of personalization to meet learner needs through varied learning and assessment activities.
Elementary teachers use learning management systems to differentiate instructional and assignment delivery based on personal student needs and provide scaffolding or modifications whenever necessary.
Are you aware that AI has opened the door for some amazing resources? Magic School and Diffit are two AI powered options to support you in differentiation. Immersive Reader is a helpful integration that is available in Canvas LMS and Microsoft tools.
There are premium and freemium versions of MagicSchool.
From the FAQ page of the site:
"What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? What is MagicSchool?
Generative AI: A type of artificial intelligence (AI) that can create new content based on patterns it learns from existing data.
MagicSchool AI: A platform that takes the power of AI and puts it into educators’ and students’ hands to help them use it productively and responsibly in their respective work. With over 1.5 million users, MagicSchool is the most used and loved AI platform built for education in the world.
Want to learn more? Check out our Resources page for free training, certifications, lesson plans and more. "
MagicSchool does not have a Canvas LMS integration yet, but they are working towards the goal of making that available.
Another AI application is Diffit. Diffit also has premium and freemium pricing tiers. For the first 60 days, you will have full access to the premium features. Check out the YouTube video, look at their features, and consider investing the time to become a Diffit Certified Educator.
Are you and your students using Immersive Reader? Immersive Reader can be accessed from many platforms (even Canvas!). Check out how to share this tool with students and utilize it now.
You are doing so much every day! Our teachers have grown in using technology in the classroom over the past several years. Are you sharing your successes? Post your triumphs!
Create an "X" account (formerly Twitter) for your professional self. Please add your information to this Google Sheet and advocate for your classroom!
Share with me: @dghtymusicrocks, with the school: @DES_Hornets, and with the Digital Learning Team: @DigitalGISD. Common hashtags used by GISD accounts are #theGISDeffect, #GarlandUSA, #ChooseGarlandISD, and #ExperienceTheMagic.
Want to be caught being techy? Email me I'd love to come by your classroom, take some pics, and share your successes!