Differentiation in Elementary BYODEX Resource Page

What’s the Buzz? Differentiation in Elementary Inclusive Learning Environments

Resource Materials:

In this section of the Resources Page, you will find reference materials, tutorials and how-to information that will help you review or extend your knowledge from the presentation.

Pedagogy – Differentiation, Tomlinson, and comparisons to other models

• Article: Personalized vs differentiated vs individualized learning (ISTE blog)
• Article: Universal Design For Learning (UDL): What You Need to Know

Tutorial Video

Tomlinson’s model for differentiated instruction

 

In-the-Classroom:

Our In-the-Classroom section is where you will find ideas and examples on how to integrate the tools shared into classroom instruction.

Differentiation in Elementary Inclusive Learning Environments

There are basically 3 reasons why you differentiate and 3 reasons how you can differentiate.

Let’s start with the main 3 reasons why:

• Interest – including hobbies, art, music, personal hobbies, and more.
• Learning profile – includes gender, learning style, learning preference, environment, culture, and more.
• Readiness – what are they ready for. This should be fluid, the distance from the goal, and the need for more challenge or remediation.

So HOW can you differentiate? Let’s talk about the 3 ways that Tomlinson identifies. 

• Content – Information delivery (videos, leveled reading, podcasts, and more)
• Process – Practice (interactive websites, interest centers, and more)
• Product – Demonstrated Learning (projects, songs, creating using Web 2.0 tools, and more)

Classroom Use (Resources shared today)

Quick access link to all resources (plus some extras).

Content Sites

Site/App	TeachersFirst Review and Integration Ideas	Brief description and additional information
Reader	Review of Reader	Read without clutter, highlight any text, and more.
The Readability Test Tool	Review of The Readability Test Tool	Identifies the reading level.
SMMRY	Review of SMMRY	Summarize long texts into simple chunks of 1-7 sentences. This also helps to teach the main idea.
Duolingo	Review of Duolingo	Learn a language (or several)! Use for ESL students to learn English.
Microsoft Bing Translator	Review of Bing Translator	Translate between languages both orally and written. Video – Introduction to Translator Video – Classroom ideas for Translator
EPIC! For Educators	Review of EPIC! For Educators	Find 1,000s of FREE e-books for elementary students. Add up to 30 student profiles to your account and receive feedback.

 

Process Sites

Site/App	TeachersFirst Review and Integration Ideas	Brief description and additional information
CommonLit	Review of CommonLit	View FREE reading passages and progress tracking tools for grades 3-12.
MobyMax	Review of MobyMax	Find differentiated activities in math, reading, science, vocabulary, and other subjects.
Immersive Reader	Review of Immersive Reader	View the text, have the text read to you, change font size, adjust the speed of reading, and more. Video – Introduction to Immersive Reader
MathABC	Review of MathABC	Offering activities, instructional videos, and math lessons for grades K-6.
NoRedInk	Review of NoRedInk	Differentiates in writing and grammar. Video – Introduction to NoRedInk
Outwhiz	Review of Outwhiz	Replace your worksheets with this engaging tool – earn points and badges in math and English.
Microsoft Bing – Fun	Review of Microsoft Bing – Fun	Visit the Current Events and Geography quizzes.

 

Product Sites

Site/App	TeachersFirst Review and Integration Ideas	Brief description and additional information
ABCya Word Cloud Maker	Review of ABCya Word Cloud Maker	Very easy to use site to create word clouds.
ABCya Make an Animation	Review of ABCya Make an Animation	Young students can create basic animation.
Quizlet	Review of Quizlet	Create virtual flashcards, practice tests, and more.
Microsoft Sway	Review of Microsoft Sway	Create engaging presentations in a few simple steps.
Speech Notes	Review of Speech Notes	Write in a speech to text notebook. When finished, save or print.
FlipGrid	Review of FlipGrid	A video response tool useful in all grades.
Microsoft Bing Images	Review of Microsoft Bing Images	Find images to use in projects.
Canva	Review of Canva	Add text and designs to images.

 

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