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4 tips for using data to differentiate instruction

eSchool News

In order to meet the unique and individual learning needs of each student, teachers have to find ways to differentiate instruction, and data is critical to doing so. Teachers often have a lot of assessment data at their fingertips, but they have to know how to use it in order to be successful.

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Differentiating Instruction in Kindergarten and Elementary Grades with Laura Robb

The CoolCatTeacher

This is an extended, 38-minute episode that covers everything about differentiating instruction with reading and is designed to be a complete overview to help every teacher working with young or struggling readers. This episode also includes a transcript on differentiating instruction. eSpark is free forever for teachers.

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Using open educational resources to empower differentiated instruction

Hapara

Open educational resources, also known as OER, provide a great way to supplement curriculum to differentiate instruction and better meet each learner’s needs in your classroom. para built itself upon a robust pedagogical foundation that is designed to support differentiated instruction. Addressing context.

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Inclusion and Co-Teaching in the Personalized Classroom

A Principal's Reflections

It entails individualized education plans (IEPs), differentiated instruction, and universal design for learning (UDL) to meet diverse needs. The key considerations are for the adults to use available data and evidence to meet the needs of all learners, with a particular focus on those who are classified.

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Ensuring Equity for English Learners (ELs)

Catlin Tucker

Therefore, it is essential to assess their language abilities and design instruction that meets their needs. Equality vs. Equity: Are We Meeting ELs’ Needs? Instruction tailored to their language proficiency level acknowledges their diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of English proficiency.

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Best differentiation strategies in the classroom teachers can begin implementing now

Hapara

Using differentiation strategies in the classroom helps you meet learners where they are. Why is it important to use differentiated instruction in the classroom? When teachers successfully employ differentiation strategies in the classroom, academic achievement becomes accessible to more learners.

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Video Conferencing: Establishing Routines and Structuring Online Time with Students

Catlin Tucker

icebreaker questions, scavenger hunts, or check-ins) Introduce concepts Provide an overview of the work for the week Small Group Sessions Provide differentiated instruction Guide practice and application with frequent check-ins Collect formative assessment data (e.g.,

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