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Objectives: # Participants will be able to list reasons why it is important to differentiate instruction, assessment and learning experiences in their classrooms. Formative Assessments: # Analyze the effect of using a computer activity on learning, motivation, and emotional experience. > Learning Experiences  * Inviting Activity >
 * 1) They will assess the value of computer simulations, animations, tutorials and games in creating differentiated learning experiences and assessments, and they will develop a model for planning using computer activities.
 * 1) Work through the problem of finding computer materials that relate to a topic of study in their curricular areas.
 * 1) Organize a lesson using computer activities that includes objectives, formative assessments, learning experiences and summative assessment that are differentiated for different learning styles or multiple intelligences.
 * 1) Differentiation Toolbox http://people.virginia.edu/~mws6u/diff/
 * Setting The Context
 * 1) What kinds of things motivate a teacher to begin using D.I.?
 * 2) What were some of your first attempts at D.I.? Compare the successful attempts with the unsuccessful attempts.
 * 1) How do you currently use D.I. in your classroom practice?
 * 1) How do you currently use D.I. in your classroom practice?
 * Group Participants by readiness  http://tech4di.wikispaces.com/Grouping+Card
 * 1) Explorers Group - Answer "no" to the question below.
 * 2) Miners Group - Answers Yes to Prompt 1
 * 3) Contributers Group - Answers Yes to Prompt 2

//**I have successfully implemented several specific D.I. strategies in the classroom.**//
>   > [|www.online-stopwatch.com] > > As hard or as easy as you want it to be. Kids teach themselves. >   media type="custom" key="1662481" >   Resource List 1. Toolbox http://people.virginia.edu/~mws6u/diff/ 2. Grouping Card http://tech4di.wikispaces.com/Grouping+Card
 *  Hands-On 1: Websites/Articles about D.I. - for Background or further exploration
 * 1) Introduction to D.I.
 * 2) Using technology to D.I.
 * 1) Using high impact technology
 *  Hands-On 2: Trying a few computer activities.
 * 1) Tutorial - Practice My English http://studymyenglish.com/student_improvingSentences.aspx
 * 1) Animation/Simulation - Leonardo Game http://www.alifetimeofcolor.com/main.taf?p=4
 * 1) Game - [|Math Basketball]
 *  <span style="COLOR: rgb(128,0,128)">Why use technology?
 * 1) Use the following three resources and have them circle words that help describe differentiating with technology from this list: Individual, Pace, Relaxed Pace, Freedom, Unique experience, Discovery, Value, Exciting, Fun, Entertaining, Infinite Possibility, Hope, Potential, Movement, Active Role, Generate, Mystery, Drawn In, Challenge, Information, Pride, Importance, Curiosity, Self Evaluation, Self Worth
 * 2) Mystery Boxes - The Computer is like a mystery box to kids. What you think you're getting, and what you're really getting. Imagination - only when something is left out. The blank page is a mystery box. Classroom Practice - presents students with mystery boxes
 * 3) Article on Motivation - [|http://members.shaw.ca/priscillatheroux/motivation.html  </span]>
 * 4) Article on effect of computers on low achieving students [|http://www.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTech/effectsstudents.html#increased  </span]>
 * Hands-On 2: Searching for computer activities to use in class.
 * 1) Explore some selected resources
 * 1) Find your own resources
 * 2) Organize your activities and begin finding ways to differentiate.
 * <span style="COLOR: rgb(240,0,0)"> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="COLOR: rgb(128,0,128)">Developing ways to use technology to differentiate instruction, assessment, and learning experiences.
 * 1) <span style="COLOR: rgb(240,0,0)"> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="COLOR: rgb(128,0,128)"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">Use a lesson plan like Rick Wormeli's to help differentiate.
 * 2) <span style="COLOR: rgb(240,0,0)"> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="COLOR: rgb(128,0,128)"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">Classroom practice provides the structure in which learning can take place.
 * 3) <span style="COLOR: rgb(240,0,0)"> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="COLOR: rgb(128,0,128)"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">Computers give students the curiosity, motivation, and freedom to experience the information.

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