2.5 Differnentiation
Candidates model and facilitate the design and implementation of technology-enhanced learning experiences making appropriate use of differentiation, including adjusting content, process, product, and learning environment based upon an analysis of learner characteristics, including readiness levels, interests, and personal goals. (PSC 2.5/ISTE 2e)
Artifact: ELL Lesson (ITEC 7430)
Reflection:
The English Language Learners Lesson was completed to allow an ELL student to complete technology-enhanced learning experiences with differentiation strategies that were designed and implemented and shown through modeling and facilitation. The differentiation strategies were adjusted based on the process and learning environment with the analysis depending on the learner’s characteristics. For this artifact, the student completed six hours of one-on-one instruction using technology. During this instructionl time, the student used King of Math and MyScript Calculator. King of Math focused on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers, while MyScript Calculator focused on solving equations. The technology tools allowed the student to complete mathematical problems related to the seventh grade mathematical standards. The contributions for this artifact included locating two technological tools for the ELL student to use during the field experience and modeling and facilitating the tools.
This artifact demonstrates mastery by allowing the ELL student to experience a variety of differentiation strategies through learning experiences using technology that have been modeled, facilitated, designed, and implemented. The strategies need to be adjusted based on the process and learning environment and the analysis of learner characteristic. The student received one-on-one instruction to differentiate the learning environment. To complete the lesson, the student works through the King of Math and MyScript Calculator apps after the apps have been modeled by the teacher. While the student completed the apps, the teacher acted as the facilitator. The ELL lesson was designed and implemented to allow the student to complete assessments and objectives during lesson. The student was asked specific questions about the content and the answer determined if the objective was met. If the student did not meet the learning objective, the student would receive remediation by having the concept retaught to the ELL student. During the remediation, the teacher would reteach the concept and ask questions while the student is completing each app. If the question was not answered correctly, the student had to explain reasoning for the incorrect answer.
Through the implementation of this artifact, I learned that this lesson needs to include more technology-enhanced learning experiences. During the four days of instruction, the content needs to increase in difficulty. This would also help during differentiation, the teacher would be able to change apps based on the learning characteristics of the ELL student.
The work that went into creating this artifact impacted the learning of the ELL student. The technology apps allowed the ELL student to complete questions based on seventh grade content. The impact of this artifact can be assessed during the completion of the assessments for each technology app. The student also must meet the objectives for each app. If the objectives are not met, the student must continue working on the content she is still struggling with. The impact could also be assessed by how well the student performs on the end of the unit assessment after completing the apps.
Reflection:
The English Language Learners Lesson was completed to allow an ELL student to complete technology-enhanced learning experiences with differentiation strategies that were designed and implemented and shown through modeling and facilitation. The differentiation strategies were adjusted based on the process and learning environment with the analysis depending on the learner’s characteristics. For this artifact, the student completed six hours of one-on-one instruction using technology. During this instructionl time, the student used King of Math and MyScript Calculator. King of Math focused on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers, while MyScript Calculator focused on solving equations. The technology tools allowed the student to complete mathematical problems related to the seventh grade mathematical standards. The contributions for this artifact included locating two technological tools for the ELL student to use during the field experience and modeling and facilitating the tools.
This artifact demonstrates mastery by allowing the ELL student to experience a variety of differentiation strategies through learning experiences using technology that have been modeled, facilitated, designed, and implemented. The strategies need to be adjusted based on the process and learning environment and the analysis of learner characteristic. The student received one-on-one instruction to differentiate the learning environment. To complete the lesson, the student works through the King of Math and MyScript Calculator apps after the apps have been modeled by the teacher. While the student completed the apps, the teacher acted as the facilitator. The ELL lesson was designed and implemented to allow the student to complete assessments and objectives during lesson. The student was asked specific questions about the content and the answer determined if the objective was met. If the student did not meet the learning objective, the student would receive remediation by having the concept retaught to the ELL student. During the remediation, the teacher would reteach the concept and ask questions while the student is completing each app. If the question was not answered correctly, the student had to explain reasoning for the incorrect answer.
Through the implementation of this artifact, I learned that this lesson needs to include more technology-enhanced learning experiences. During the four days of instruction, the content needs to increase in difficulty. This would also help during differentiation, the teacher would be able to change apps based on the learning characteristics of the ELL student.
The work that went into creating this artifact impacted the learning of the ELL student. The technology apps allowed the ELL student to complete questions based on seventh grade content. The impact of this artifact can be assessed during the completion of the assessments for each technology app. The student also must meet the objectives for each app. If the objectives are not met, the student must continue working on the content she is still struggling with. The impact could also be assessed by how well the student performs on the end of the unit assessment after completing the apps.