Integrating Technology into K-12 Professional Development on Differentiated Instruction
Professional Development Example
Rationale
Learning about differentiated instruction
Relevant
Create an artifact for future reference (Google Page)
Build professional network through collaboration
Enhance teaching style
Methods
Constructivist
PD is centered on learner interactions
Self-directed
PD is learner led
Blended Learning
Online and face-to-face
Teacher observations
Teachers summarize findings
Responses to posts
Teachers conduct research and find at least three different sources.
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.
Technology Integration
Google Docs
Online
Low cost compared to similar products
Accessible to several users at one time
Collaboration Tool
Content
Differentiated instruction
Instructional strategies
Tapping into backgrounds (experiences)
Strategic seating
Accomodating various learning styles
Engaging diverse learners
Fostering independence
