Week 6 Additional Resources

[Noreen]

This Spring I did a project upgrade math tessellation lesson with the
6th, 7th & 8th graders.These websites below can be implemented next
year. They differentiate with the use of technology. I think it would
be a cool way to reinforce the principles of the Tessellation. Take a
look and manipulate the shapes. When you pull an edge of a shape it
automatically adjusts on the opposite section. I'm imagining the first
time around the teacher is doing the instruction and (while pulling
out one side of the shape) reinforcing the math principles that were
just taught. Then maybe 3 students could come up to the board and give
it a try too. Or the students can go back to the computers to try on
their own for reinforcement.

http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Tessellate/

This one offers a little more freedom.
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_163_g_3_t_3.html?open=activities

This lesson looks good and explains it in a way I feel kids could
understand.
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/math/lesson-plan/3522.html

each student could also build a simple tessellation on paper after
trying the website(s).

[Noreen]

I also found this link but do not know how to edit what I posted a
moment ago. Sorry for the second post.

Augmented Reality Technology brings a new dimension to learning in the
differentiated classroom. Augmented Reality technology combines
virtual and real-world data using broadband and GPS tools with video
and pattern recognition. This type of technology appeals to visual,
tactile, kinesthetic, and audio learners because all four modes are
utilized.

http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/north_pavilion/ar/index.html

On Jun 11, 10:26 pm, Noreen <noreen.vanhou...@waldenu.edu> wrote:
> This Spring I did a project upgrade math tessellation lesson with the
> 6th, 7th & 8th graders.These websites below can be implemented next
> year. They differentiate with the use of technology.  I think it would
> be a cool way to reinforce the principles of the Tessellation. Take a
> look and manipulate the shapes. When you pull an edge of a shape it
> automatically adjusts on the opposite section. I'm imagining the first
> time around the teacher is doing the instruction and (while pulling
> out one side of the shape) reinforcing the math principles that were
> just taught. Then maybe 3 students could come up to the board and give
> it a try too. Or the students can go back to the computers to try on
> their own for reinforcement.
>
> http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Tessellate/
>

> This one offers a little more freedom.http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_163_g_3_t_3.html?open=activities

>
> This lesson looks good and explains it in a way I feel kids could

> understand.http://www.teachervision.fen.com/math/lesson-plan/3522.html

[Tara Minnerly]

Tara Minnerly – Additional DI Resources:

 

8 Lessons Learned on Differentiating Instruction, by Kechia Williams

http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3747932

 

Summary:

In this article, 6^th grade teacher Kechia Williams describes what she learned about differentiated instruction after a week long conference. She includes links to pre-assessment strategies and anchor activities that are especially helpful.

 

Teach 21 Strategy Bank

http://wvde.state.wv.us/strategybank/

 

Summary:

This site from the West Virginia Department of Education offers several strategies for different categories such as vocabulary development, summarization, and technology. The site is simple, easy to access, and provides several helpful links.

 

Translator

http://translate.reference.com/

 

This is a translation site for English Language Learners.

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Original E-mail
From: Noreen <noreen.v...@waldenu.edu>
Date: 06/11/2011 10:20 PM
To: EDUC6714 <educ...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: Week 6 Additional Resources

I also found this link but do not know how to edit what I posted a
moment ago. Sorry for the second post.

Augmented Reality Technology brings a new dimension to learning in the
differentiated classroom. Augmented Reality technology combines
virtual and real-world data using broadband and GPS tools with video
and pattern recognition. This type of technology appeals to visual,
tactile, kinesthetic, and audio learners because all four modes are
utilized.

http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/north_pavilion/ar/index.html

[Francesca]

For this week I did some research on using blogging to differentiate
instruction. In my application I discussed how I would turn written
reading responses into a blogging experience in which students can
share with more than one partner and learn from each other. On the
tweeteacher site I was able to look through a clear way to explain to
students how blogging would be used in the classroom. The other link
is useful for teachers who need to find a blogging site that is kid
friendly and that can be used within the school district that will be
safe for students to use.

http://tweenteacher.com/2010/09/08/blogging-with-middle-schoolers-frontloading-and-first-steps/

http://kidblog.org/home.php