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Why teachers should consider differentiated instruction

Neo LMS

And act accordingly, by differentiating instruction to better meet their learning needs. The concept of differentiated instruction is nothing new. Differentiated instruction is anything but one-size-fits-all. Differentiation means tailoring instruction to meet individual needs.

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Finding Balance in Today's Classroom

A Principal's Reflections

The science department invested in mobile carts outfitted with television sets. Differentiated instruction and cooperative learning strategies became embedded in some form during each lesson. I thought I couldn’t live without the overhead projector and appreciated the fact that it limited my time using the chalkboard.

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Blended Instruction vs Blended Learning

A Principal's Reflections

However, there seems to be a bit of confusion as to what blended learning is or the conditions that have to be established for it to improve feedback, differentiate instruction and empower learners. The use of mobile technology and flexible seating provides students choices as to where they will learn.

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8 Benefits of using microlearning when teaching students online

Neo LMS

Microlearning can look like a short video, a game, a story, a mobile app, and so on. Read more: Implementing differentiated instruction: the good and the bad. Therefore, learning materials should cover different types of content and learning strategies. Educators can greatly vary the lesson format to get their point across.

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Upgrading Family Communications

A Principal's Reflections

ZippSlip is a cloud-based, mobile app that supports all communication sent from the school to parents like student registration , athletic waivers, permission slips , mass notifications , dynamic use of video, and the list goes on and on. So, the opportunity here is to clean house, simplify, and save costs.

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Blending with Playlists

A Principal's Reflections

Michael Putman provides this take: Imagine a school where students arrive at their classroom and start their day by using their mobile device to scan a unique QR code posted on the door. Playlists can provide a true path to personalization. Ownership of learning requires a more personal approach.

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6 Ways to Add Video to Your Classroom with Animoto

EdTech4Beginners

Animoto also has a free mobile app available for iOS and Android devices if you’ve got a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) classroom. Video is a way to differentiate instruction and help visual and auditory learners shine. How do I use Animoto? Click here for an example. Research project.

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