Learning+Task+3

===In learning task #1 we examined Universal Design for Learning, Substitution-Augmentation-Modification-Redfinition model, and Personalized Learning. Each of these connects with the idea of differentiation. Differentiation has become a staple of our instruction. Yet, it remains one of the most challenging aspects of teaching.===

This image on the left sums it quite well for me b/c the image on the right has been math instruction for many for too long.


= = So.... What does the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics say about differentiation.

The web tools we'll take a look at in this Learning Task (LT) provide opportunities for differentiation as well as opportunities for increasing rigor and cognitive demand.

=Increasing Rigor and Cognitive Demand=
 * Google Bloom's Taxonomy
 * Then, write a brief definition for one the levels on this organizer Writing definitions. If they all fill before you post, add another definition in a different color/font. **Put your initials behind your post.**
 * After the definitions, connect key words with the level by putting a number in the column. There is an example on the page. This is the link Predicting levels of actions/words
 * Take a quick look at Bloom's for Web 2.0. Are there any tools here that you might want to use for your project?

More about Rigor and Cognitive Demand (if interested) Depth of Knowledge (NYC Department of Education) Webb's Depth of Knowledge (2005)

=Tools for Differentiations and Increasing Rigor and Cognitive Demand= Realizing Bloom's as well as differentiating product and process while providing choice through Biteslide Engaging Mathematics Projects through [|Biteslide]

Creating Glogsters
 * sign-up
 * create a Biteslide poster for a math topic you teach, post a link to your wiki page
 * Biteslide must have images and/or video examples
 * NEED HELP? ([|How to Use Biteslide by R. Hampton] or search Biteslide tutorial on Youtube)

Creating Prezis
 * sign-up
 * create a Prezi for a **different** math topic (same or different from the topic above)
 * Take a look at Brianna's example from Learning Task #1
 * NEED HELP? (Prezi Tutorial, Simple Steps for Great Prezi, More Prezi Tutorials)

What to do for completing this Learning Task:

 * Contribute to the 2 Bloom's orgnizers (above). 1 for definitions about levels and 1 for predicting levels.
 * Create a Biteslide about a math topic you teach (any grade level)
 * Create a Prezi for a different math topic you teach (any grade level)
 * Post a blog reflection on our Kidblog site responding to these 2 prompts:
 * What challenges do you face when differentiating instruction?
 * How could you/your students use Prezi/Biteslide in your mathematics class?


 * NOTE: You may choose another online poster tool in place of Biteslide. These tools may include:

  New Hive - New Hive is also similar to Glogster in that it gives you a canvas to create a multimedia poster with embedded video, images and mp3 files. It doesn’t have the pizazz and cutesy backgrounds and graphics that Glogster had, but it does the trick. You have to request an invite to create an account. It just sent the invite to my email account within a few minutes. Smore - Smore allows you to create simple web based flyers. In other words, you can create a simple web page that has as much information as a printed flyer you post on the wall at school would have. You can add videos, text, images, etc. There are few basic flyer templates you can use and the drag and drop interface is pretty darn easy to use.

 Nanoogo __-__ Nanoogo is an online platform used by kids to write stories, create original artwork, and express their unique talents. Teachers are using Nanoogo in many ways to enhance classroom engagement while addressing the core curriculum.