#5: Instructional changes are made to accommodate difference in learners.
#5: Instructional changes are made to accommodate difference in learners.
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Instructional shifts in practice are integral for not just best practices around cultural proficiency but for all aspects of the learning process. Traditional methods of teaching can work for "some" students, but we need to meet the needs of "all" students. Below you will not only find some technology based resources that can help support an instructional change to accommodate all students , but explanations of practical pedagogical instructional shifts.
Read, Watch, Question
Read, Watch, Question
Read
Read
Use articles below to learn more about instructional shifts in practice for all students
Use articles below to learn more about instructional shifts in practice for all students
(Solo, Collaboration, Consulting, Create-It)
Blended Learning- Christensen Institute
PDI Chart(Personalization Vs. Differentiations Vs. Individualization)- Personalize Learning
Watch
Watch
Watch videos to gain insight and gather ideas when you want to implement an instructional shift
Watch videos to gain insight and gather ideas when you want to implement an instructional shift
(Solo, Consulting, Create-It)
Question
Question
Use questions to help brainstorm ways to shift instructional practices in practical and authentic ways
Use questions to help brainstorm ways to shift instructional practices in practical and authentic ways
(Collaboration, Consulting)
- How have I shifted my classroom practice to meet the needs of all students?
- What would be the first step in changing my classroom instruction?
- How long would it take to move to a more student-centered model of instruction?
No Tech/Low Tech Options: When planning a shift in practice and want information from your students in an authentic way. Consider using Design Thinking. A.J. Juliana gives a practical beginning step process that goes into Design Thinking in the Classroom. Design Thinking is best used without tech.
No Tech/Low Tech Options: When planning a shift in practice and want information from your students in an authentic way. Consider using Design Thinking. A.J. Juliana gives a practical beginning step process that goes into Design Thinking in the Classroom. Design Thinking is best used without tech.
Tools to support the Principle
Tools to support the Principle
Teachers get a free premium account to Read & Write from Text Help- Use features such as text to speech, highlighting, definitions, etc with google docs.
Teachers get a free premium account to Read & Write from Text Help- Use features such as text to speech, highlighting, definitions, etc with google docs.
Use Seesaw assign differentiated based activities that can completed both at home and in class. Activities can also be differentiated by languages.
Use Seesaw assign differentiated based activities that can completed both at home and in class. Activities can also be differentiated by languages.
Google Classroom allows the teacher to differentiate assignments and opportunities to truly flip a classroom environment.
Google Classroom allows the teacher to differentiate assignments and opportunities to truly flip a classroom environment.
Google Translate can support in many different facets of working with all students and their families. Has features such as text converter from camera, text to speech, and translation services.
Google Translate can support in many different facets of working with all students and their families. Has features such as text converter from camera, text to speech, and translation services.
Google Translate Resources
Google Translate Resources
Google Translate in the Classroom
*Special note for Google Translate. We don't allow google translate on student devices because content is not filtered. Microsoft Translate has been found to be an excellent alternative if families inquire.
Change the Language Settings on the Chromebook is open up the possibilities for the student
Change the Language Settings on the Chromebook is open up the possibilities for the student
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Nearpod is an award-winning instructional software that engages students with interactive learning experiences. With Nearpod, students have the ability to participate in lessons that contain virtual reality, 3D objects, PhET simulations and so much more. Interactive software features empower student voice through activities like open ended questions, polls, quizzes, collaborative boards and more! Students will learn while having fun.
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