2.5 Differentiation
Candidates model and facilitate the design and implementation of technology-enhanced learning experiences making appropriate use of differentiation, including adjusting content, process, product, and learning environment based upon an analysis of learner characteristics, including readiness levels, interests, and personal goals. (PSC 2.5/ISTE 2e)
Artifact: lockhartushistory.com, Internet Lesson Plan, Multi-Media Project
Reflection:
1. Briefly describe the artifact and the context in which it was created. What was/were your individual contribution(s)?
This standard is addressed with three different artifacts: The Internet Tools Lesson Plan, The Multimedia Design Project, and lockhartushistory.com. All of the artifacts were things that I made as part of my work first as a teacher, then as an instructional coach. Lockhartushistory.com is my old class website, and the Internet Lesson Plan is based off of my previous work with the site. The Multimedia project is a project that I helped write and implement with a teacher I was working with at Banneker High School
2. Explain how this artifact demonstrates mastery of the standard/element under which it is placed. See the portfolio rubric and watch the videos for more details on what to include in your reflection for this question. You must respond to each of the items on the rubric in this question! It is VERY IMPORTANT that you address ALL of the criteria on the rubric. This one question may need to be several paragraphs long in order to address all of the items on the rubric.
With Lockhartushistory.com and The Internet Tools Lesson Plan, Differentiation is obvious. If you look on the site under stories and assignments, there is a page that list of differentiated workflows. Based on all the factors aligned with in the standard, the teacher picked which workflow students completed for the unit. This could always be adjusted and when choices were present on the choice board, the teacher could adjust those to a more personal level for students as needed. Within the multi-media lesson plan, the teacher could adjust the choices as needed based on differentiated levels which could include finding a assignment choice the better fits a students strengths, weaknesses, and interest.
3. What did you learn from completing this artifact? What would you do differently to improve the quality of the artifact or the process involved in creating the artifact? Not changing anything is NOT an acceptable response.
Over several years, I have learned that differentiation is key. I have seen the uptick in both student achievement and success from it, and I would not teach in any other way if I went back into the classroom. I think differentiation all starts with adding choice to your classroom, and then it become easy.
From a standpoint of improvements, I think it all comes down to being even more personal. It hink with all three artifacts the teacher can have conferences with students to ensure that students will have success on the assignments. If there is an issue, the teacher can adjust with assignments that better fit a students strengths, interests, and weaknesses.
4. How did the work that went into creating the artifact impact school improvement, faculty development, or student learning? How can the impact be assessed?
All of these artifacts improve instruction within the classroom. The idea is to move students to a different level of critical thinking about content as we give them opportunities to create. Its impact can be assessed through observation, student engagement, and future assessment scores
1. Briefly describe the artifact and the context in which it was created. What was/were your individual contribution(s)?
This standard is addressed with three different artifacts: The Internet Tools Lesson Plan, The Multimedia Design Project, and lockhartushistory.com. All of the artifacts were things that I made as part of my work first as a teacher, then as an instructional coach. Lockhartushistory.com is my old class website, and the Internet Lesson Plan is based off of my previous work with the site. The Multimedia project is a project that I helped write and implement with a teacher I was working with at Banneker High School
2. Explain how this artifact demonstrates mastery of the standard/element under which it is placed. See the portfolio rubric and watch the videos for more details on what to include in your reflection for this question. You must respond to each of the items on the rubric in this question! It is VERY IMPORTANT that you address ALL of the criteria on the rubric. This one question may need to be several paragraphs long in order to address all of the items on the rubric.
With Lockhartushistory.com and The Internet Tools Lesson Plan, Differentiation is obvious. If you look on the site under stories and assignments, there is a page that list of differentiated workflows. Based on all the factors aligned with in the standard, the teacher picked which workflow students completed for the unit. This could always be adjusted and when choices were present on the choice board, the teacher could adjust those to a more personal level for students as needed. Within the multi-media lesson plan, the teacher could adjust the choices as needed based on differentiated levels which could include finding a assignment choice the better fits a students strengths, weaknesses, and interest.
3. What did you learn from completing this artifact? What would you do differently to improve the quality of the artifact or the process involved in creating the artifact? Not changing anything is NOT an acceptable response.
Over several years, I have learned that differentiation is key. I have seen the uptick in both student achievement and success from it, and I would not teach in any other way if I went back into the classroom. I think differentiation all starts with adding choice to your classroom, and then it become easy.
From a standpoint of improvements, I think it all comes down to being even more personal. It hink with all three artifacts the teacher can have conferences with students to ensure that students will have success on the assignments. If there is an issue, the teacher can adjust with assignments that better fit a students strengths, interests, and weaknesses.
4. How did the work that went into creating the artifact impact school improvement, faculty development, or student learning? How can the impact be assessed?
All of these artifacts improve instruction within the classroom. The idea is to move students to a different level of critical thinking about content as we give them opportunities to create. Its impact can be assessed through observation, student engagement, and future assessment scores