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Differentiation with Technology

         In an online article published by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ascd, n.d.) about differentiated instruction and technology, the authors mention the 4Es (Equitable, Efficient, Effective, Engaging) that should be considered when determining the use of technology in a lesson (Kilbane and Milman, 2023). These 4Es were taken into consideration when creating a unit plan that included technology in every lesson of a mini unit on the Voice as they prepare a play for performance.   In this particular class, there are no identified ELL or gifted learners, but there are 504s and IEPs. All lesson components have been planned with this in mine. On Day 1, in addition to seeing a video and/or reading an article about how the voice works, students will explore Pink Trombone, an interactive vocal tract that enables students to manipulate tongue and soft palate placement to see and hear how it affects vocal production (Imaginary Open Mathematics, n.d.). This follo
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Designing a Differentiated Lesson Plan

Recently, I developed a lesson plan for an 8th grade Theatre II class.  This particular class, referred to in other blog posts, is particularly unique in that there are two different courses being taught at the same time by the same teacher.  Each class has different content being presented: those who have taken Theatre I are rehearsing a play that will be performed in early May; those who are new to theatre and were enrolled in this course are learning the basics of theater. This lesson plan is for the group that is rehearsing the play, as that is the group the mentor teacher has asked me to work with.  Planning for Diverse Learners To engage diverse learners, it was important to consider the variety of needs in the classroom.  There are no ELLs in this particular class, 3 IEPs/504s and a number of early finishers. There are no identified gifted students (the school does not have a gifted program and is inherently a rigorous learning environment as an International Baccalaureate schoo
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Learning Styles Analysis SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT “Meaningful assessment data delivers a snapshot of what students know, what students should know, and what students do not yet know. When teachers understand this assessment data, they are positioned to make decisions that inform instruction and positively affect student outcomes” (Romano, n.d.). While this quote speaks specifically to assessment, there are other forms of data that help inform instruction and affect student learning.  One such type of data is that which is gathered from knowing students’ learning styles.            A learning styles inventory was recently administered to three students in a grade 8 Theatre II classroom. All three of the students are on grade level cognitively. Student A is very observant and is less social than his peers, in general. Student B struggles at times to remain still (as noticed during a specific scene where the student was to pretend to be asleep); this student has positive peer relationships and
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Assessing Technology-Based Resources for Differentiation

Assessing Technology-Based Resources for Differentiation In a world where education is critical, understanding available technologies is equally critical.  Equipping students to be competitive in a post modern world means equipping them with not only content knowledge but technology skills that they can take into the workplace.   The following are options to support differentiation in the classroom as well as with technology use.  I. ChatGPT ChatGPT  is an AI writing application that will use input parameters to create text based correspondence, including text messages, emails, letters, essays, and even lesson plans. Ease of Use / User Friendliness:  E asy to use for both teacher and students, though those with learning differences may need some help navigating or deciding which parameters to enter. Practicality of Incorporation:  This application is best for those in upper elementary through high school due to the need for being able to discern the most appropriate cues to provide to
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