Learning Opportunities

Differentiation in the Virtual Classroom - Elementary Series

Presented By

Colin Byers

Series Sessions

Date Time
Monday, January 18, 2021 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Monday, February 01, 2021 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Thursday, February 18, 2021 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Location

Online Online

In Part 1, we will look at what differentiated learning looks like in an online environment. We will also touch on how to incorporate available supports and methods to help engage students while providing them with meaningful assessments.

And we will also look at 

  • Part 1 - Differentiating Planning and Instruction
    • Navigating the online classroom
    • Utilizing available resources and supports 
    • Addressing differentiating assessments
    • Options for differentiated learning experiences

In Part 2 , we will look at how to set up an online classroom that is designed to meet the needs of a variety of learners with diverse needs.We will also look at specific solutions that will address the needs of students with disabilities, who are gifted and who are ELL. 

  • Part 2 - Building an online structure to meet the needs of diverse learners and learning contexts
    •  Universal design and accessibility 
    • Designing courses and content for students with disabilities
    • Designing courses and content for ELL students
    • Designing courses and content for students who are Gifted  

In Part 3 we will discuss the use of technology and its role in creating content that works with a variety of differentiated learning techniques. 

  • Part 3 - Putting it into practice 
    • Leveraging Technology 
    • Applying differentiated learning techniques in an online classroom: 
      • Tiering content and activities
      • RAFTS for writing
      • I-search activities
      • Webquests 
      • Cubing
      • Digital Interest centres
      • Scaffolding and Guided Practice
      • Multiple Intelligences 
      • Using PBL for student success

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