DI for the 21 st Century Classroom

Four Principles of Brain- Compatible Learning To set the stage for a differentiated learning environment we first need to know the four principles of brain-compatible learning. Safe and nonthreatening environment Stimulating and varied input (enriching environment) Active, meaningful learning Accurate, efficient, and relevant feedback

DI for the 21 st Century Classroom 1.__________________trumps sitting 2.__________________trumps listening 3.__________________trumps worksheets 4.__________________trumps watching 5.__________________trumps same 6.__________________trump words MOVING TALKING ENGAGEMENT WRITING DIFFERENT IMAGES Six Ways to Wake up the Brain That Trump Traditional Teaching

DI for the 21 st Century Classroom Six Ways to Wake Up the Brain 1. Moving trumps sitting Movement gives the brain oxygen which increases energy and alertness. The simple act of standing after sitting for a period of time increases oxygen to the brain by 15-20%. Increased oxygen means increased capacity to learn!

DI for the 21 st Century Classroom Vote with your feet Gallery walk Give one, get one Moving Trumps Sitting Strategies for moving

DI for the 21 st Century Classroom Six Ways to Wake Up the Brain 2. Talking trumps listening

DI for the 21 st Century Classroom Pair/Share: Partner up (or work in trios) and discuss content. Talk about what was important to you. Predict what might happen. Talk about what confused you. Talk about a better way for you to learn this material. Make up a question about what we are studying and see if you can answer it. What is a question you still have? What do you wonder about? To increase achievement, have a pair/share with each partner having a certain amount of time to share. Strategies for student interaction Talking Trumps Listening

DI for the 21 st Century Classroom Six Ways to Wake Up the Brain 3. Engagement trumps worksheets Games are a useful way to: target and review key concepts motivate students through friendly competition help students clarify their understanding (It's a good idea to have students revise their notes after playing the game.)

DI for the 21 st Century Classroom Engagement Trumps Worksheets Online games are also a sure way to engage 21 st century learners, but it's important to use games that integrate instructional research with video game features. arcademicskillbuilders.com

DI for the 21 st Century Classroom Engagement Trumps Worksheets ABCya.com (K-5 math and literacy games)

DI for the 21 st Century Classroom 4. Writing trumps watching Six Ways to Wake Up the Brain

DI for the 21 st Century Classroom Brain Matters author Pat Wolfe says, "Writing and thinking are strongly linked." The brain remembers and processes information more effectively when the kinesthetic act of writing is added to auditory (hearing) and visual (seeing) modalities. Writing Trumps Watching

DI for the 21 st Century Classroom The Common Core puts emphasis on the use of evidence in writing. A major focus in Common Core is writing about ideas in text, with much less emphasis on personal or narrative writing. CCSS: Writing About Text Writing Trumps Watching (cont'd)

DI for the 21 st Century Classroom Writing Trumps Watching (cont'd) Sample Synthesizing Frame I first thought this… But then I learned… My thinking changed because… Adapt for other Bloom's levels: analysis, evaluation, etc.

Six Ways to Wake Up the Brain DI for the 21 st Century Classroom 5. Different trumps same

DI for the 21 st Century Classroom 1.Novelty 2.Contrast 3.Meaning 4.Emotion The human brain is genetically wired to notice 4 general things: Different Trumps Same

DI for the 21 st Century Classroom Learning Groups Learning Activities Instructional Methods Media, Props, Materials Where You Are in Room Smaller Chunks Pace Different Hook Different Closing Strategies for changing it up Different Trumps Same (cont'd)

DI for the 21 st Century Classroom Let Students Create! Presentations Word Maps Group Demonstrations Prezi (prezi.com) Animoto (animoto.com) Glogster (edu.glogster.com) Different Trumps Same Strategies for changing it up

DI for the 21 st Century Classroom Six Ways to Wake Up the Brain 6. Images trump words

DI for the 21 st Century Classroom Think about your classroom. Images Trump Words (cont'd) Where can you use visuals to imprint?

DI for the 21 st Century Classroom Images Trump Words (cont'd) Strategies for using images Quick Draw Synectics Two-column Notes Mind Maps

DI for the 21 st Century Classroom Four Principles of Brain- Compatible Learning Principle 4: Learning is based on the amount, accuracy, effectiveness, and relevance of the feedback we offer to students.

DI for the 21 st Century Classroom "The most powerful single modification that enhances achievement is feedback." ―John Hattie, "Measuring the Effects of Schooling," Australian Journal of Education, 1992 Accurate, efficient, and relevant feedback

DI for the 21 st Century Classroom Types of Feedback Generally accompanied by a grade Provides opportunities to make adjustments and improvements toward mastery of a learning goal

DI for the 21 st Century Classroom The Importance of Balancing Feedback Encourages students to believe: Success comes with effort With hard work, most students can do most things Growth can be expected Learning is most important Encourages students to believe: Success comes from being smart Some kids are smart, some aren't Genetics and environment determine what one can do Potential is fixed Performance is most important Accurate, efficient, and relevant feedback

DI for the 21 st Century Classroom Model effective descriptive feedback to help students become better able to peer- and self- assess. Provide feedback to groups of students with similar strengths and needs. Link feedback to learning goals (KUDOs). Provide specific suggestions for improvement. Give students tools for self-assessment: rubrics and checklists. Descriptive Feedback