Multi Media Presentation A

8/14/2019 Multi Media Presentation A

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Using Data to DifferentiateInstruction

by

Annette Dodson


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Glenmount Elementary Middle

School

A School

with Pride,Potential,

andPurpose.


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Our School Vision

Our vision is a school

community where students

feel challenged, trusted, andsuccessful, and learning is

meaningful, productive, andengaging.


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Tell meand I will forget,show meand I might

remember, involvemeandI will understand.-

Confucius


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Ready or NotThe World is Different

Work is different

Tools are different

Communication is different

Information is different

Kids are different

Learning is different

Teaching is different

AND LEADING MUST BE DIFFERENT!


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When it comes to our

students and learning . . .

one size

does

not fitall!


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Differentiated Instruction

Podcast

what_is_di.m4v
http://what_is_di.m4v/http://what_is_di.m4v/


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Differentiated Instruction. . .

is proactive is more qualitative than quantitative

provides multiple approaches tocontent

is student centered

is a blend of whole-class, group, andindividual instruction

is rooted in assessment


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Pre-assessment Questions

How do I currently meet studentsvarying learning needs in myclassroom?

What makes my classroom a good fitfor students who either struggle tolearn or learn with ease?

How do I already address differentlearning profiles and interests?

How do I vary student groupings?


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When using data to plan

Differentiated Instruction it is

important to remember that

all students do not learn the same way

good teachers adapt to students

different learning styles


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Student-Dependent Ways to

Differentiate

By ReadinessBy Readiness: students interest point

relative to a

particularunderstanding or skill

By Learning Profile: students particular

way oflearning

By Interest: students attraction, curiosity,

and passion for a


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Teacher-Dependent Ways to

Differentiate

Content: Multiple options for taking in

information

Process: Multiple options for making

sense of the ideas

Product: Multiple options for

expressing what they know


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Differentiation is rooted in

assessment.A teacher who understands the

need for teaching and learning

to be a good match forstudents looks for every

opportunity to know herstudents better (Tomlinson, 4).


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The Power of Data

With data, we are able to. . . Assess current and future needs of

students

Decide what to change Determine if goals are being met

Engage in continuous school

improvement Identify root causes of problems

Promote accountability


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Using Data to Create


Teachers can use performance data

from :

-Standardized Tests

-Benchmark Assessments

-Classroom Assessments

-Daily Work with Students


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Benchmark Assessments

Benchmarks are a point of referencefrom which something can bemeasured. The Benchmark Tests are

used to measure students ability levelsin reading and math. Teachers are ableto analyze the data gathered fromBenchmark Tests and use it to

determine their students' strengths andweaknesses, thus tailoring theirinstruction to meet the needs.


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Online Assessment Reporting

(OARS)

OARS is a web-based data management toolthat facilitates the collection, reporting, andanalysis of periodic assessments. OARS

helps districts meet the requirements of NoChild Left Behind (NCLB) legislation bymaking assessment results readily available.Teachers are able to modify instructionbased on assessment results, and schooland district administrators can planappropriate professional development andsupport.


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OARS guides districts to improve

instruction and student achievement by . . .

providing instant assessment data providing teachers with information on where

to focus their support identifying students who may need

interventions providing school administrators with

information needed for supervision ofinstruction

helping to identify areas of need for Grade-Level Team Meetings providing teachers with information to share

with parents at parent-teacher conferences.


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OARS

www.oarsaccess.net
http://www.oarsaccess.net/http://www.oarsaccess.net/


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Framework for Teaching and

Learning

Using the assessment data teachers

are able to gain insight into the

strengths and needs of their students

before they begin planning their

lessons or units.

Begin planning to meet the diverse

needs of your students.


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MyGuide Personal Learning

Program

The MyGuide process uses summative

data from the school districts to

develop personalized instructionalmaterial for each student based on

their test results. The material is

delivered in an easy-to-use online and

print-on-demand model.


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MyGuide Personal Learning

Program

http://info.grow.net
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Resources

The Differentiated Instruction Classroom:

Responding to the Needs of All Learners by

Carol Ann Tomlin

Web 2.0

www.teachertube.com/Differentiatedinstructi

http://dipodcast.edublogs.org

www.oarsaccess.org

http://info.grow.net
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