DI+Networks+-+Workplace+Courses

This page has resources for the Spring 2011 DI Networks:
Overall Essential Question: "How can we use DI to improve student engagement and achievement in senior workplace courses?" Scroll down for feedback and analysis of self-reflection.

Day 1 of the Network: Intro to DI
Each family of schools met as a team to explore answers to the following essential questions:
 * What is DI?
 * How do I effectively apply the elements of DI in instructional planning?
 * How can I access resources and support for DI?

PowerPoint:

Handouts: Go to home page to access files that relate to the intro of DI.

Day 2-4: Subject Specific
Essential Questions:
 * What does DI look like in my subject area?
 * How do I effectively plan a three-part lesson?
 * How do I assess in a differentiated classroom?

PowerPoint from Mon April 4, 2011:

Handouts:

DI Literacy Cards (critical thinking & metacognition)
 * available on EduGAINS: click here to access them

Video: From EduGAINS.ca: **Learning-Focused Conversations and Shared Reading in Grade 12 History** Click here to access the video Video Viewing Guide:

click here to access that video
 * Note**: EduGAINS.ca also has a great video on using think aloud & Cornell notes for note taking


 * DI Assessment & Evaluation Guide:** (from EduGAINS website)

learning goals & success criteria: @http://www.edugains.ca/newsite/aer2/aervideo/learninggoals.html questioning: @http://www.edugains.ca/newsite/aer2/aervideo/questioning.html descriptive feedback: @http://www.edugains.ca/newsite/aer2/aervideo/descriptivefeedback.html self-assessment: @http://www.edugains.ca/newsite/aer2/aervideo/selfassessment.html
 * Assessment for Learning within the Three-Part Lesson:**
 * Assessment & Evaluation Videos:** on EduGAINS website:

Some Assessment Strategies we used during our network:

Multiple Intelligences Choice Board (with checklist & rubric):

Selecting a subject in the list below will bring you to the corresponding page of resources including lesson plans created during the network:
 * English
 * Math (MEL3E)
 * Science
 * Other



Some Tweets (exit card reflection) from Day 2: