Google+Classroom+-+How+to+Differentiate

Clear Targets

 * Explore sharing features in Google that support differentiation
 * Create assignments that deliver content in a variety of ways to meet learner needs
 * Organize and group materials effectively

the video to guide learning and check for understanding. This was created in EDpuzzle. ||
 * Ice Breaker ||  ||= [[image:learnertype.JPG width="356" height="275"]] ||   || [|Learner] Type Survey ||
 * What is Differentiation ||  || media type="custom" key="29214245" align="center" ||   || Notice how the questions are embedded in
 * Why Differentiate? ||  || [[image:equalvsequity.jpg width="403" height="247" align="center"]] ||   || Which is fair? If the objective is for ALL students to reach the goal, then is it right to give each student the exact same instruction?

Technology provides tools that can empower teachers with the ability to provide quality instruction that may look different for each student but produce the same result.

Think about your practice. Are you teaching your students as equals or individuals? ||
 * Ways to Differentiate ||  || [[image:waystoD.JPG width="367" height="277" align="center"]] ||   || Think of differentiation as a way to make learning more personalized. Technology can make differentiation easier than ever before.

One tool to help students learn in their own way is Google Classroom. || media type="youtube" key="o6PjnKL0NMs" height="269" width="397" align="center" ||  || * Provide content in a variety of ways media type="youtube" key="R775qdbICn0" height="253" width="373" align="center" ||  || * Google Extensions for accessibility media type="youtube" key="-vAirxJn5hE" height="250" width="440" ||  || * Make assignments for individual or groups of students media type="youtube" key="wd6WdflHWKM" height="250" width="433" ||  || * Select three content sources to support learning. Make sure they are different types of sources.
 * Differentiate in Google Classroom ||  || [[image:googleD.JPG width="371" height="282" align="center"]] ||   || * Content modification
 * Students have choice over pace, place
 * Content delivery variables
 * Group or individual assignments
 * Personalized options for users ||
 * Lesson Content ||  ||= Ways to differentiate content in Google Classroom
 * Articles, Video's, Interactive sites, etc.
 * EDpuzzle, Nearpod, ActivelyLearn, Discovery Education, PDFs, Google Forms, teacher made materials, TEL, etc. ||
 * Many ways to deliver ||  ||= Ways to give students choices in Google Classroom
 * Students control pace and order of content delivery
 * Easy for teachers to provide multiple ways for students to demonstrate mastery ||
 * Accommodations/Modifications ||  ||= Ways to accommodate students with special learning needs
 * Google extensions (Chrome) allow students to use features that support learning. ex: read aloud, font changes, language translation, etc.
 * Create your own videos (Screencastify) to provide instructions for struggling students and share only with them. ||
 * Create your own ||  ||= Create an assignment in your Google Classroom
 * Allow students at least three choices of how they will demonstrate mastery of the lesson content.
 * Provide a custom instructional video for the students who may not know how to do a part of the lesson. ||
 * Additional Resources ||  ||= [[file:Differentiated Instruction Allows Students to Succeed _ Edutopia.pdf]] ||   || * EDpuzzle
 * Nearpod
 * Discovery Education
 * Actively Learn
 * Google Forms
 * TEL (Tennessee Electronic Library) ||

**Overview of Blended Learning** - Khan Academy video tutorials featuring content from the Christensen Institute


 * Common Sense Media **
 * Introduction to the SAMR Model - a way to evaluate how technology is incorporated in lessons
 * K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum** Scope and Sequence - empower students to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in a digital world
 * Educator Ratings and Reviews (formerly Graphite) - in-depth editorial reviews on educational apps


 * SOS Strategies ** - For a great list of classroom strategies shared by Discovery Education, visit @http://tinyurl.com/SOS-strategies.