1. Differentiating Instruction Benefits and Downfalls

2. Benefits of Technology • ability to differentiate instruction to fit the needs of all students • allows for pacing unique for each student’s abilities • promotes learning in the multiple intelligences • makes learning enjoyable • makes it easy for students to be engaged in learning process

3. Benefits of Technology • makes it easy to attract student attention • gives students better access to information

4. Downfalls of Technology • is linked to some health problems • can crash, freeze or get hacked • is much more often stolen than textbooks • People who read textbooks often remember more and comprehend more than electronic media

5. Benefits of Team Learning • comparing with others encourages more complete understanding • encourages elaboration • encourages modeling by grouping with students who have stronger skills • encourages positive interdependence

6. Downfalls of Team Learning • tasks not being completed by deadline • difficult to get started • may be lack of discussion of ideas with the team • some members might not contribute as much as others • ineffective communication may occur

7. Downfalls of Team Learning • might be conflict between team members

8. Benefits of Learning Centers • allows students to work in small groups or individually • allows teachers to work with students individually or in small groups • can be used in math and science • involves a variety of activities: listening, reading, writing, hands-on exploration, technology, etc.

9. Downfalls of Learning Centers • teachers must plan multiple activities each time centers are done • students may not be able to work effectively independently or in small groups • more management issues can occur when students are working independently

10. Benefits of Student Choice • students can make choices based on interest, learning style, or ability level • can occur in math and science • choices can happen for classroom assignments, homework, and/or assessments

11. Downfalls of Student Choice • students may not choose wisely; too hard, too easy • teachers must be prepared to teach all students how to do each assignment • extra planning is involved • teachers must know students well in order to plan appropriate activities