Integrating Technology into K-12 Professional Development on Differentiated Instruction

Differentiated instruction

Engaging diverse learners

Fostering independence

Accomodating various learning styles

Instructional strategies

Strategic seating

Tapping into backgrounds (experiences)

Google Docs

Collaboration Tool

Accessible to several users at one time

Low cost compared to similar products

Online

Topic

Differentiated Instruction

Teachers will learn about the topic by researching, collaborating, apply strategies to their classrooms, observing each other, and building a final product.

Methods

Blended Learning

Online and face-to-face

Collaboration Tool

Google Docs

Teachers conduct research and find at least three different sources.

Teachers summarize findings

Responses to posts

Teacher observations

Self-directed

PD is learner led

Constructivist

PD is centered on learner interactions

Rationale

Learning about differentiated instruction

Enhance teaching style

Build professional network through collaboration

Create an artifact for future reference (Google Page)

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