Differentiated Learning Centers

Shawn Brandt

HS Mars Lab (140)

We know students have different learning styles. A student may be very intelligent, but struggle in a traditional learning environment. Learning centers can guide students through structured activities using self-paced inquiry and instruction. Technology helps make learning centers more interactive and engaging with audio, video, and the Internet. Participants will learn how to use PowerPoint to create a multi-media learning center that incorporates reading, writing, and listening skills into student activities. Please bring curriculum materials to help create a simple learning station.

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Session Outline

• What is differentiated instruction?
• How can learning centers be used in the classroom?
• How do you do that?
  • Worktime: Use the PowerPoint template to create a learning center
• How do you assess student learning?
  • Study guides
  • Checkpoints 
  • Project-Based Learning 
  • Review games / self-quiz
  • Online assessment tools (see "Resources" list below)
• How do you do that?
  • Worktime: Add assessment tools to the learning center
• Share

Resources

• Five Must-Haves: Carol A. Tomlinson
• Research Review: Multimodal Learning Through Media: Edutopia 
• Online quizzes, review games, & study tools:
  • Quizlet (free)
  • Quia ($49 per year)
  • TeacherWeb "Response Pages" (included with subscription)
• PowerPoint 2007 Tip Sheet 
• Study Guide template