Instructional Technology Tidbits
a few notes from the ITS
Understanding the Terms
As most of you know, the school division is moving towards a more personalized learning experience for students. So what exactly does that mean? There are three terms that many people use interchangeably, but they are actually very different: differentiated learning, individualized learning and personalized learning.
Differentiated Learning - The learning goals are the same for all students, but the tools may be different.
Individualized Learning - The content received is the same, but students move through it at their own pace.
Personalized Learning - The content, pace, structure and goals vary depending on the student's learning habits.
Check out the EdTech Cheat Sheet for even more terms.
Process Logs
Formative Assessments
kahooot
mentimeter
nearpod
Padlet
plickers
quizizz
socrative
student response systems
todaysmeet
Achieve 3000
- Three articles will appear on the homepage
- These articles share the same topics for all students
- The articles are leveled based on the students’ individual Lexile levels
- New articles are pushed out weekly
- You can also assign articles by searching and assigning them to students
Social Studies Alignment Chart (grades 3-5)
- All articles have the same number of pages but different number of paragraphs
- VA standards tells what SOLs align with the article
- While reading the article, the refresh arrows prompt students to use Close reading strategies to take notes while reading
- Students should aim to complete at least the first three of the five steps in red at the top to complete an article
- Students should complete 1-2 articles per week
- The sections in yellow are for the “Stretch” article, which is above the students’ reading level and is meant to extend the students (should be used periodically)
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Lynnhaven Elementary
Email: rbmartin@vbschools.com
Website: http://www.lynnhavenes.vbschools.com/
Location: Library Office
Phone: 757 648-3019
Twitter: @rbmartinette
Trantwood Elementary
Email: rbmartin@vbschools.com
Website: http://www.trantwoodes.vbschools.com/
Location: Lab Office
Phone: 757648-4017
Twitter: @rbmartinette