using the ipad to differentiate instruction in the classroom henry schmitges fdlrs/crown

Using the iPad to Differentiate Instruction

in the Classroom

Henry SchmitgesFDLRS/Crown

Now that I have Apps...

How do I incorporate

them into my instruction?

What is Differentiated Instruction ?

... a classroom practice that looks eyeball to eyeball with the reality that kids differ, and the most effective teachers do whatever it takes to hook the whole range of students on learning.

- Carol Ann Tomlinson (2001)

5 Non-negotiables of Differentiated Instruction

1. Supportive Learning Environment

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2. Continuous Assessment and

Adjustments

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Assist for iPad

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3. Respectful Tasks

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Popplet Free

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4. Flexible Grouping

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5. High Quality Curriculum

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Clarity of the Learning Goal

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Muti-Tiered System of Supports

Average Retention Rates

Practice by Doing: Practice by Doing: 75% 75%

Practice by Doing: Practice by Doing: 75% 75%

Teaching Others : Teaching Others : 90%90%

Teaching Others : Teaching Others : 90%90%

Demonstration: 30%Demonstration: 30%Demonstration: 30%Demonstration: 30%

Audio Visual: 20%Audio Visual: 20%Audio Visual: 20%Audio Visual: 20%

Reading: 10%Reading: 10%Reading: 10%Reading: 10%

Lecture: 5%Lecture: 5% Lecture: 5%Lecture: 5%

National Training Laboratories Bethel Main

Edmodo Group: CS6887

Twitter: @fdlrshschmitges