Differentiated Intruction


Differentiate  Content-Process-Product  

Recognize Learner Readiness, Learning Preference, and Learner Interests

What is enrichment for some is remediation for others....and vice versa. Using technology resources to meet individual student LEARNING needs based on readiness and learning preferences is one option to consider.


Want to learn more about Differentiated Instruction ~ I Highly Recommend

Differentiated Instructional Strategies ~ One Size Doesn't Fit All

by Gayle Gregory and Carolyn Chapman

Listen to Logan LaPlante’s message ~ “When I Grow Up I Want to Be Happy!” Hackschooling Makes Me Happy.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11u3vtcpaY

Teach-nology

    http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/teaching/differentiate/

Ian Byrd ~ Gifted Educator and promoter of Critical Thinking and Creativity 

   http://www.byrdseed.com

   Byrdseed TV   https://www.byrdseed.tv

The Differentiator ~ Blooms Taxonomy and Product Menu  

   http://byrdseed.com/differentiator/#

Tiered Activity Resources  

   http://daretodifferentiate.wikispaces.com/Tiering

Blooms Posters to print  http://www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/instructional-technology/files/2011/02/05-2Bloom-13-Elem-Posters.pdf

MI Assessments Available to Download

Multiple Intelligence Activities

Surfaquarium site has links to a MI Inventory but also shares an overview of each intelligence profile and MI project templates. http://surfaquarium.com/MI/profiles/index.htm

Multiple Intelligence Surveys

MI inventory http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks1/ict/multiple_int/index.htm

Multiple Intelligence Inventory  http://www.ldrc.ca/projects/miinventory/mitest.html

Everything DI has the Alien Inventory, the primary MI survey and a Learning Style Chart http://everythingdi.net/di/lp.htm

Interactive Snowflake Assessment http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/mi/w1_interactive1.html

School Tube Differentiated Classroom in practice (newscast and NASA activity included) http://www.schooltube.com/video/12b48d0fa1e353bf9f79/Differentiated%20Instruction%20Ignites%20Elementary%20School%20Learning


 DI - Online Video Segments

1.AIG Booster Shots - AIG Booster Shots will help you to facilitate mini-pd sessions focused on best instructional practices for differentiation and gifted instruction

http://ncaig.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/AIG+Booster+Shot+Series

2. Getting Started on Differentiated Instruction  

A series of 16 video segments -Carol Ann Tomlinson, Rick Wormeli and Others

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGYa6ZacUTM&list=PLEFAFE68E0619FEC6 

3. Differentiated Instruction Ignites Elementary School Learning 5:32

Edutopia.org - Tech Fueled Differentiated Instruction

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqepSNNjowU

4. A Visit to a Differentiated Classroom 

ASCD 59:50

There are many examples of differentiation in practice. Be aware - most of these 3rd/4th grade students have been involved in a differentiated classroom for 2 years. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2i-Uz95SRs

5. Differentiating Instruction, 6-12, Part I: 

Student Choice and Multiple Modes of Learning

BERStaff Development 2:15

This is the first of 8 segments.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akvDT9KFZPw&list=PLlN8LzEP6HQrY4ZFlLi1XMihoQRwSoq20 

6. Flexible Grouping in the High School 

Alison Partner and Leslie Byrd 4:02

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKKDsaFIQpU

7. Differentiated Strategy Grouping

Megan Slessor 2nd and 3rd grade 3:30

Shell Rock Elementary

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwJsEd5CcNU

8. Amazing Classrooms: Engaging the High Achievers (Teaching Channel)

Several segments in a 4-6th grade class

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swy7Pb13EB0&list=PL5tdlcyw4Z4HxQ3mz_i2T3cewlsBE8mg9

9. Differentiated Instruction - Learning Environment 

     Getting to Know Student Needs Through Student Responses and Observation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DUCfnybNjw&t=22s

10. Tiering Algebra Lesson 

     Grade 6-12 Assessment - adjusting learner groups, exit and check in

     This video is posted on the Dare to Differentiate Wiki -great site to explore!

http://daretodifferentiate.wikispaces.com/Tiering

11. Carol Ann Tomlinson 

     Getting Started with Differentiation     Start Small..Just Start!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGYa6ZacUTM&list=PLEFAFE68E0619FEC6\

12. Discovering Student Interests for Project/Inquiry Based Learning Choices

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMu-zfujn7A

Professionals to Follow

Carol Ann Tomlinson

     Strategy samples:  http://www.caroltomlinson.com/2010SpringASCD/Rex_SAstrategies.pdf

     Resources:  http://www.ascd.org/Publications/ascd-authors/carol-ann-tomlinson.aspx

Bertie Kingore

     Resources:  http://www.bertiekingore.com/materials.htm

Carolyn Coil  

     Resources: https://piecesoflearning.com/?s=Carolyn+Coil&post_type=product

Kathie Nunley

     Resources:  http://brains.org/store/index.htm

Carolynn Chapman and Gayle Gregory 

     Differentiated Instructional Strategies ~ One Size Does Not Fit All  and other books in series  

     https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/product/Differentiated%20Instructional%20Strategies

Rick Wormeli

     https://www.amazon.com/Rick-Wormeli/e/B001JS321Q

Renzulli

Schoolwide Enrichment Model for Reading - SEM-R  

http://gifted.uconn.edu/semr-overview/


DI Strategy Resources

DI Strategies

http://education.ky.gov/educational/diff/documents/strategiesthatdifferentiateinstruction4.12.pdf

7 Methods for Differentiation http://www.iceary.org/Conference/Differentiation.Conrad-Curry.pdf

What are High Yield Strategies for Differentiation www.tncdsb.on.ca/new/resources/CUR%20HYS%20PPT%20Sept%202009.ppt

Think Tac Toe http://2differentiate.pbworks.com/w/page/860118/ThinkTacToe

Dante’s Inferno http://2differentiate.pbworks.com/f/DanteInferno.pdf

Pythagorean Theorem http://2differentiate.pbworks.com/f/ThinkTacToe%20Pythagorean.JPG

Choice Boards http://2differentiate.pbworks.com/f/Choice+Board+Volume%2C+Surface+Area.pdf

Cubing and Think Dots http://curry.virginia.edu/uploads/resourceLibrary/nagc_cubing__think_dots.pdf

5 Ways to Use Cubing http://www.fortheteachers.org/friday-five-cubing/

What is Cubing http://www.amaesd.net/media/teacher%20resources/differentiated%20instruction/Differentiated%20Strategies/What%20Is%20Cubing.pdf

Cubing http://2differentiate.pbworks.com/w/page/860043/Cubing http://2differentiate.pbworks.com/f/FibonacciCube.JPG

Tiered Activities http://2differentiate.pbworks.com/w/page/860120/Tiered%20Instructions

Compacting http://2differentiate.pbworks.com/w/page/860034/Compacting%20Curriculum

Learning Contracts http://2differentiate.pbworks.com/w/page/860073/Learning%20Contract

Example of Learning Contract (Science Energy) http://2differentiate.pbworks.com/f/LearningContractScienceMS.pdf

Layered Curriculum

http://2differentiate.pbworks.com/w/page/860067/Layered%20Curriculum

Example of Layered Curricululm (Science Rock/Minerals)

http://2differentiate.pbworks.com/f/Donna+Rock+and+Roll+Layered.pdf

Differentiation Resource Sites

 http://2differentiate.pbworks.com/w/page/860049/FrontPage

3 Story Intellect Model - Costa and Blooms

https://www.sps186.org/downloads/basic/274780/Costa%20and%20Blooms.pdf

https://daretodifferentiate.wikispaces.com/file/view/NoelleCombsInquiryLesson.pdf


Curricular Topics and Titles

Reading/LA

Leveled Readers

Greek and Latin Roots

Jacob’s Ladder

Analogies


Math

Advanced Common Core Math Explorations   Prufrock Press

    (Numbers and Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Factors and Multiples)

Challenging Common Core Math (Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5)  Prufrock Press

Khan Academy

Key Curriculum Press

Hands On Equations

Balance Math

Critical Thinking Skills

Logic Puzzles

Detective Club

More Detective Club

Differentiating Instruction with Menus  (Math, Reading/LA, Science)  Prufrock Pres

Companies that Publish DI Resources and Student Products

   Prufrock Press

   Pieces of Learning

   Corwin Press

   Sage Publicaions

   Curriculum Press

   MindWare

   Kendall Hunt

JJaegerconsults    Julie Jaeger    jjaegerconsults@gmail.com    Professional Development and Consulting