Using the iPad to Differentiate Instruction in the Classroom Henry Schmitges FDLRS/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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3. Respectful Tasks
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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)
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