Differentiation with Digital Tools
April
This Monthly Focus Skill at a Glance:
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.
Examples of this Monthly Focus Skill in GISD:
Elementary:
-Teachers use learning management systems to differentiate instructional and assignment delivery based on personal student needs and provide scaffolding or modifications whenever necessary.
Secondary:
-Teachers perform formative assessments using platforms like Pear Deck or Nearpod to receive real-time feedback and make adjustments to instructional practices based on the data collected and student learning needs.
Standards that Shape this Skill Focus:
STANDARDS FOR EDUCATORS
-Teachers use technology to:
Understand and use data to drive instruction
Support students in achieving and reflecting on learning growth
Provide a variety of ways for students to demonstrate competency
Planning - Data and Assessment - Dimension 1.2:
The teacher uses formal and informal methods to measure student progress, then manages and analyzes student data to inform instruction.
Planning - Knowledge of Students - Dimension 1.3:
Through knowledge of students and proven practices, the teacher ensures high levels of learning, social-emotional development and achievement for all students.
Instruction - Achieving Expectations - Dimension 2.1:
The teacher supports all learners in their pursuit of high levels of academic and social-emotional success.
Instruction - Differentiation - Dimension 2.4:
The teacher differentiates instruction, aligning methods and techniques to diverse student needs.
STANDARDS FOR STUDENTS
-Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving, and demonstrating learning goals.
Use technology tools to reflect on learning
Personalize learning environments
Apply feedback from practice
Demonstrate high ability in troubleshooting
Students consider the benefits and risks of online sharing and explore how a digital persona can affect one's sense of self, reputation, and relationships.
