Differentiating+a+Project

Differentiating a Project
Presenter: Carol Roth School District: Central York School District Email: croth@cysd.k12.pa.us

Websites:
[|Learning Styles Inventory] [|Rubric Creator] [|Inspiration Software] [|iLife / iWeb] [|GarageBand] [|Blogger]

Student Samples:
[|Rock Cycle Podcast] [|Rock Cycle Blog]

Blogging for Carol: Project 1- Wanted to take the "rock cycle" to the next level 1. Used Learning Styles inventory with students 2. Grouped kids together based on learning styles 3. Used Rubric (Rubistar) for grading 4. Focus on PROCESS not memorizing

Ideas to meet needs: 1. Blogging for independent, Verbal learners did a podcasts, Logical use a Inspiration document, GarageBand/podcasting for auditory learners. iWeb for visual learners. KEY: Allow a variety of tools to be used within a project- as long as kids meet the CONTENT. The vehicle is the student's choice.

Positives: Kids were able to work in their comfort zone to produce quality projects.

2. Used a survey to determine interest in a project-- and assign kids based on interest in the subject.