MISSION To provide high quality, cost effective, life-long education programs and services to students, schools, school systems and communities. VISION To serve the educational needs of the total community. Purpose of Module and How to Navigate It

Guide yourself through the PowerPoint presentation at a pace comfortable for you. The product will be a choice board of activities completed by you and turned into your facilitator at the end choice board The facilitator is available to answer questions as needed. Look for the audio button or notes on slides that give more information. Feel free to divert your attention and time to areas that will best serve your students. Customize the options given as needed.

Readiness In-depth overview included Interests Survey- included resources for access points based on results Learning Profiles Survey- included more visuals based on results Content Differentiated Instruction Strategies Process Self-led Powerpoint “flipped” Product Plan for implementation of DI strategy/2-5-8 choice board The next 4 slides provide a more in-depth overview to each term in this chart. Use the notes and audio. If you feel comfortable, move on to the challenge slides to begin planning for implementation. This chart represents key elements of Differentiated Instruction and how each was addressed in this presentation as an example.

Learning Environment Content Process Product Which PATHWAY is the teacher taking to meet student needs?

Readiness Interests Learning Profiles Putting it ALL together for ALL to succeed! Content Standards Below level Above level On Level IEP requirement Process Sense-making activities Product Multiple means of expression are accepted Written test Draw a picture Develop a PowerPoint Tell a Story Make a diorama Learning Environment Flexible Classroom

TWO POINTSFIVE POINTS EIGHT POINTS Write three tiered questionsWrite a RAFT for students Record a lesson for the flipped classroom Find already made content videos for students Download and try Camtasia or other Work with grade-level partner to implement fluid tiered instruction based on exit card results. Discuss an interest survey or learning profile a colleague gave to their students Plan using interest survey or learning profile information Develop a tic-tac-toe choice board Research flipped options for your classroom Write 2 sets of tiered questions Develop a board for assignments Watch all three examples of differentiation Research and try a video hosting option. Develop a learning menu restaurant style CHOOSE OWN TASK with facilitator approval of point value

"DI is mostly about what we do ahead of time, not how we interact or conduct the lesson at the time. There are some good aspects going on in the classroom, but that facilitation can only occur with purposeful and thoughtful planning. I can make flexible decisions because I've already prepared the resources or other avenues in anticipation of student needs. Am I always prepared for everything? No way. I get better with time, however." - Rick Wormeli, Getting Started with Differentiation", 2003.

Challenge: Write 3 questions for one skill area considering at least 3 levels of conceptual understanding. Example: Tiered Activities Resources: Laundry Day Option Tiered Activity Guide Tiered Activity Chart

Challenge: Sketch out a menu of options for student assignments. There are many formats that can work, such as menus, tic-tac-toe board, or a RAFT. Example: Learning Menu Resources: Choice Board about & Examples Assess your Choice Board & More Examples R.A.F.T Examples

“You can be a good teacher and never use technology, and technology won’t turn a bad teacher into a good one. However, a good teacher, using technology well, can make great things happen.” -Rushton Hurley

Challenge: Pick one procedural skill (e.g. long division) that you will be reviewing or teaching soon. Think about things that you are constantly repeating the steps to. Video it for students to have access to. Example: Flipped Classroom Primary Example Explain Everything App Resources: Video Hosting Options Favorites: Camtasia Explain Everything AppCamtasia Explain Everything App Camtasia Example Tech Help Flipped Resource Guide Content Options