Differentiating With Technology PD
Overview
Background: We are providing PD on differentiation. Day two is centered around using tech tools to differentiate. We will be exploring three tech tools for this PD (Jamboard, Adobe Spark, and Canva). The see-think-wonder strategy will be repeated to explore each of these tools separately. They will be building off of day one PD where they identified gaps in their units where they needed to differentiate. When they have worked through the activity for each tool, they should have a list of differentiation ideas that can be used to fill the gaps they had identified previously.
Objectives
Background: We are providing PD on differentiation. Day two is centered around using tech tools to differentiate. We will be exploring three tech tools for this PD (Jamboard, Adobe Spark, and Canva). The see-think-wonder strategy will be repeated to explore each of these tools separately. They will be building off of day one PD where they identified gaps in their units where they needed to differentiate. When they have worked through the activity for each tool, they should have a list of differentiation ideas that can be used to fill the gaps they had identified previously.
The structure of this will be the See, Think, Wonder strategy.
Objectives
To learn how different technology tools can be used to differentiate instruction
To explore different tools to learn their features
To collaborate to generate ideas on how to use the tech tools for differentiation
To plan the use of at least one technology tool in an upcoming unit
Jamboard
Teachers will need at least 10 to 15 minutes to explore the features on Jamboard. It is also worth the time to let them talk through their differentiation ideas after frame 3 has been completed.
Step1: Click this link to be taken to the Jamboard you will be using to work through this PD.
Step 2: Explore the features of Jamboard and then go to the second Frame. Follow the directions on that frame to explore the tools that Jamboard has to offer.
Step 3: Record at least three ways that you could use Jamboard to help with differentiation in your classroom. You will add sticky notes for these ideas and place them on frame 3.
Adobe Spark
Step1: Click this link to be taken to Adobe Spark.
Step 2: Explore the features of Adobe Spark and then go to the fourth frame. Take some time to explore Adobe Spark and the templates and features it offers.
Step 3: Record at least three ways that you could use Adobe Spark to help with differentiation in your classroom. You will add sticky notes for these ideas and place them on frame 4.
Canva
Step1: Click this link to be taken to Canva.
Step 2: Explore the features of Canva and then go to the fifth frame on your Jamboard from earlier. Take some time to explore Canva and the templates and features it offers.
Step 3: Record at least three ways that you could use Canva to help with differentiation in your classroom. You will add sticky notes for these ideas and place them on frame 5.
Learning Reflection and Action Plan
Leaning Reflection and Action Plan
Takeaways:
Take a minute to reflect on your learning.
- What are some takeaways you have from the PD?
- Were there any “a ha” moments?
Differentiation Next Steps:
Which technology tool do you plan on using in your next unit?
In what way will this tool help with differentiation in your classroom?