Using Technology in a Differentiated Classroom: Strategies and Tools for Designing Engaging, Effective, Efficient & Equitable Learning - Softcover

Kilbane, Clare R; Milman, Natalie B

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1416633219 ISBN 13: 9781416633211

Publisher: ASCD, 2024

Synopsis

To successfully differentiate instruction, you need the right mindset, a strong skill set, and an effective tool set.

Teachers who differentiate are instructional decision makers--educational designers who leverage pedagogical expertise and carefully cultivated insight to plan rigorous and respectful learning experiences for every student. In Using Technology in a Differentiated Classroom, Clare R. Kilbane and Natalie B. Milman explain how to pair the principles of differentiation and quality instructional design with educational technology to ensure every learning experience is engaging, effective, efficient, and equitable. You'll find expert guidance and an array of recommended digital tools that will support your efforts to

- Plan or adapt lessons, units, and learning activities to differentiate by content, process, and product;
- Create and sustain a positive and supportive learning community;
- Design and employ more accurate and informative assessment;
- Learn from and about students and families--and communicate more clearly with both; and
- Manage the various administrative and operational aspects of differentiation.

To differentiate instruction is to pursue the highest aims of the profession--namely, to meet every student as a uniquely valuable individual, help each acquire knowledge and build skills and understanding, and position all for future success. Read this book to become a better differentiator and more skillful teacher.

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About the Authors

Clare R. Kilbane is a professor at the University of Notre Dame, where she educates future teachers, designs curriculum materials, and conducts research on education. She also serves as the director of research and development for online education at the McGrath Institute and is its senior learning designer. A former elementary school teacher, Kilbane has 20 years of experience working in teacher education. She has authored many videos and multimedia products as well as more than 35 articles, book chapters, papers, and reviews. Kilbane has a degree in elementary education from the University of Dayton, a master's degree in instructional design and technology from The Ohio State University, and a doctorate in educational evaluation from the University of Virginia.

Natalie B. Milman is associate dean of the Office of Students at The George Washington University's Graduate School of Education and Human Development and a professor of educational technology in the online Educational Technology Leadership Program. Milman is co-editor of the Current Practice section of Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, has published numerous journal articles, and is the co-author of several book chapters and books. She began her education career as a 2nd grade science specialist, mentor, and technology teacher, and has a doctorate in instructional technology with a specialization in preparing technology leaders from the University of Virginia's School of Education and Human Development.

Edition details

• Publisher: ASCD
• Publication date: 2024
• ISBN 10: 1416633219
• ISBN 13: 9781416633211
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 182