Using Technology To Support Differentiated Learning Casey Dunley Des Moines Public Schools Secondary GT Consultant
Learning Targets Apply technology resources to extend, enrich, and differentiate curriculum standards. Apply technology to your professional learning.
Common Lit
Why Use Common Lit Built in extensions of novel units Supplies paired texts and related media Browse library, themes, text sets, and books Texts can be read to the student as needed Students can interact with text Built in formative assessments and discussion questions Adapt Lexile level as needed Assign texts or download texts
Tween Tribune
why use tween Tribune Similar to Newsela Filter option by subject and grade level Choice of Lexile levels Built in assessments Lesson plans Common core connections Teacher links Smithsonian resources
Curriculum Pathway
Writing Navigator
Why use Curriculum Pathways Organized resources by discipline, level, and standard Standards based by common core, state, and NGSS Compatibility option Writing navigator includes a planner, drafter, reviser, and publisher feature
No Red Ink
Why use no red ink Functions as a diagnostic tool Mastery based – adapts to each student Increasing complexity Mix of skills Practice writing and editing
Why use Twitter Build your Professional Learning Network Share resources Improve professional practices Provides instant individualized PD Communicate with students and/or parents
My Twitter Chat Recs Saturday 8:30 am - #leadupchat Sunday 6:00 pm - #read4funchat or #fitnessed Monday 7:00 pm - #edtechchat Monday 9:00 pm - #edtechafterdark Monday 10:00 pm - #TOSAchat Tuesday 9:00 pm - #TWOTCW Once a week - #EdSlowChat and #sixtybooks #slowchat
Twitter Chats 101 Use the # hashtag in the response Answer questions with – A1 and so on Chats move fast but the more you practice the easier it becomes You don’t have to answer all the questions Respond to other people’s answers – dialogue! Build your PLN with people from the chats
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Blogger
Blogger dashboards
Why use Blogger? Easy to set up Linked to Gmail Format for topic blogs for units in class Use for group collaboration/group projects Utilize as a journal Sharing class or program information Communication tool for professional learning
Pic lit
Why use pic lit Assists with visualization Easy to use drag and drop or free style work Practice grammar Expand vocabulary Master It section has built in lessons on poetry and figurative language
storybird
Why use storybird Includes a variety of forms – picture books, long form stories, and poetry Incorporates monthly challenges Ability to share finished work with a larger audience Follow other writers
Writing Prompts
Why use writing prompts Sparks creativity Explore new ideas Assists with procrastination and “writer’s block” Helps focus your mind Includes multiple types of prompts
Plot Generator
Why use plot generator It is fun! Generate main character names Create genre specific pen names Improve the use of adjectives Expand vocabulary
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