Modules: Understanding | Exploration | Examples | Invitation | Reflection

There is a plethora of tools that support students. Differentiation is a lens through which we identify what will help learners connect and engage into concepts and content.

Task: Take a deep breath, and dive in to 2-4. What is one standout that you find useful or interesting?

• Anchor Activities
• A  - B
• Arts for Learning
• A - B - C - D
• Authentic Assessment
• Brain Based Strategies - Interactive Brain
• Centers
• A - B
• Curriculum Compacting
• Dept. of Ed - A - B - C - D - E - F
• Essential Questions - Such questions open possibilities for learner access to concepts. Works best in combination with other strategies listed.
• Gifted - DI is meant for all students. Here's a place to explore how to meet needs of gifted. These strategies are also effective for all students. A - B - C
• Graphic Organizers
• A - B - C - D
• Layered Curriculum
• What is it - Samples - Articles by Dr. K. Nunley
• Instruction and Technology
• ELT - UDL: A - B - Lesson Builder      
• Inquiry Process
• A - B - Rubric
• Learning Contract
• A - B - Contract Maker - D - E
• RAFTs (Role, Audience, Format, Topic + Strong Verb
• Overview - A - B - C - Template for DI RAFTs format: Word - PDF
• Rubrics
• Overview - A - B - C - Rcampus - Rubistar
• Think Dots
• Overview - A - B -Template: Word - PDF 
• Tiered Instruction
• A - B - C - D - Example - F - Matrix (The readiness column is authentic examples. The other columns have good differentiated lessons to explore. Tiering is providing multiple options based on a learners readiness.)
• Webquests (Related to Inquiry Process)
• A - B - C (Try the matrix option) - D - E
   
• Window Activity
  This writing approach engages students into finding meaning and context to a concept, regardless of discipline.
   
• Miscellaneous Sources
• Special Subject Strategies:  Art, Music, Physical Education, ESL, Library, and More
• TicTacToe Template

   

• References
• Fulfilling the Promise of the Differentiated Classroom: Strategies and Tools for Responsive Teaching

  By Carol Ann Tomlinson (The appendix is full of illustrated ideas - must be a member for online access)

• Fair Isn't Always Equal by Rick Wormeli

• ASCD | SDE

Response: (Please post in Comments section below)

Choose from the strategies listed above, and describe how you might use it to support student learning.

Modules: Understanding | Exploration | Examples | Invitation | Reflection