Technology empowers differentiated instruction
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- Judyokazaki on 2009-04-17 - Tags Differentiated , Instruction , DI , ISTE , eSChool , News
- Mmkrill on 2009-03-02 - Tags eschoolnews , di , iste , bestpractices
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Although many educators realize technology's enormous potential to help them differentiate their instruction so that all students can learn, regardless of students' needs, abilities, or learning styles, it might be hard for them to find concrete applications of this approach to emulate in their classrooms
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The webinar, titled "Differentiated Instruction + Tech = Powerful Learning," was presented by Grace Smith and Stephanie Throne--
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They also said DI is a collection of best practices from gifted, traditional, and special education.
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Smith and Throne described differentiated instruction (DI) as a strategy that is centered on the belief that students learn in many different ways. They also said DI is a collection of best practices from gifted, traditional, and special education. "Some educators think it's a new model, but it isn't," said Throne.
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Both presenters agreed that DI is student-centered, offers multiple paths to learning, and is grounded in assessment practices
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They also cited research that shows students are more successful in school and find it more satisfying when they are taught in ways that are responsive to their readiness levels, interests, and learning profiles.
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content, process, product, and learning environment.
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They also can differentiate instruction based on student traits, such as readiness, learning profile, interest, and affect.
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Both authors said technology is a great choice to consider for DI, because it helps to personalize instruction, enhances learning with multimedia components, can help students construct new knowledge, and motivates students with their work.
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