Education 2.0 & 3.0

Carol Ann Tomlinson has recently published the 2nd edition of her book Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners. The infographic above (which may be downloaded as a pdf) provides a great visual that helps you understand what is differentiation, and what is not differentiation.

You may also read a copy of Chapter 1 of this book by clicking HERE.

The need differentiate our instruction is critical for many students. This poster will assist you by providing a quick look at best practices that we should be using with our students. The first chapter provides an overview and is called What is Differentiated Classroom?

some interesting infographics in connection with a new book by Carol Tomlinson

Learn more:

- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2014/07/10/education-collaboration-and-coaching-the-future/

Differentiation is important and expected in every classroom. This is a great way of depicting it. 

Edutopia is providing great resources using the hashtag #bestyearever. This will take you to a pdf that provides 53 ways to check for understanding. Below are three of the ideas:

* Invent the quiz: Write 10 higher-order text questions related to the content. Pick 2 and answer them in a page.

* Misconception Check: Give a common misconception about a topic, students explain why they agree or disagree with it.

* Muddy Moment: What frustrates you and confuses you about the text? Why?

As many of are just beginning or will shortly begin a new year the 53 ideas may provide you with some new ways to check for understanding. For more information download the pdf and you might also check this this post from Edutopia, Dipsticks: Efficient Ways to Check for Understanding, where the author discusses assessment, with a focus on Alternative Formative Assessment (AFA) strategies, which generated the list found in the pdf.