Differentiating the H.E.A.T. - Day 1

Greetings and welcome to Differentiating the H.E.A.T. - Day 1. Provided below is today's agenda.

Agenda:
• LoTi/H.E.A.T.- Review
• Learning Styles Modality Preference Inventory
• What is Differentiated Instruction?
• Differentiated Instruction from a Student's Perspective
• Fundamentials of Differentiation: Jigsawing
- Scaffolded (Tiered) Instruction
- Compacting
- Learning Stations
- Interest Centers
- Personal Agendas
- Learning Contracts
- Anchor Activities
• Extreme Differentiation Simulation
• Differentiation using Learning Centers
- Circular Story Diagram
- Fictional Story
- Fictional Adventure1
- Fictional Adventure2
- Computer Reaction Time Lab
• Differentiation for Mathematics: Tiered Instruction
• Differentiation for ELA: Tiered Instruction
• Differentiation for Social Studies: Tiered Instruction
• Differentiation for Science: Tiered Instruction
• Differentiation Workshop: Afternoon Session
- Learning Stations/Centers
- Tiered Instruction
• Summary & Reflection

Learner Profiles:
• Learning Styles Assessment
• Preferred Learning Styles
• Index of Learning Styles Questionnaire
• Learning Styles
• What is your Learning Style

Differentiation Strategies:
• The HOW:Deciding Strategies, Tools, and Resources
• Differentiated Instruction
• Differentiated Instruction for Advanced Learner
• Differentiated Instruction Template
• Learning Center Template
• Differentiated Instruction for Math
• Applying Differentiated Instruction
• Differentiated Instruction: A-Z
• Best Practices

Differentiation Tools:
• Graphic Organizers
• Questioning Toolkit
• Bloom's Taxonomy
• Rubrics
• National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
• Interactivate
• Illuminations
• 21st Century Learning Revisited
• HEAT Observation Form
• LoTi Sniff Test
• LoTi Framework
• Dabble Draw
• ePals
• Gliffy
• Bubbl
• Blogger
• Wikispaces
• Google Earth
• Scorecard
• Math.Com
• Read Write Think
• The World Factbook
• Misunderstood Minds

Other Sites:
• The LoTi Classroom
• Language Arts Curriculum Maps

Please leave a comment about any questions involving today's agenda.

May the LoTi Be With You!

Chris

Differentiating the H.E.A.T. - Day 1

Greetings and welcome to Differentiating the H.E.A.T. - Day 1. Provided below is today's agenda.

Agenda:
• LoTi/H.E.A.T.- Review
• Learning Styles Modality Preference Inventory
• What is Differentiated Instruction?
• Differentiated Instruction from a Student's Perspective
• Fundamentials of Differentiation: Jigsawing
- Scaffolded (Tiered) Instruction
- Compacting
- Learning Stations
- Interest Centers
- Personal Agendas
- Learning Contracts
- Anchor Activities
• Extreme Differentiation Simulation
• Differentiation using Learning Centers
- Circular Story Diagram
- Fictional Story
- Fictional Adventure1
- Fictional Adventure2
- Computer Reaction Time Lab
• Differentiation for Mathematics: Tiered Instruction
• Differentiation for ELA: Tiered Instruction
• Differentiation for Social Studies: Tiered Instruction
• Differentiation for Science: Tiered Instruction
• Differentiation Workshop: Afternoon Session
- Learning Stations/Centers
- Tiered Instruction
• Summary & Reflection

Learner Profiles:
• Learning Styles Assessment
• Preferred Learning Styles
• Index of Learning Styles Questionnaire
• Learning Styles
• What is your Learning Style

Differentiation Strategies:
• The HOW:Deciding Strategies, Tools, and Resources
• Differentiated Instruction
• Differentiated Instruction for Advanced Learner
• Differentiated Instruction Template
• Learning Center Template
• Differentiated Instruction for Math
• Applying Differentiated Instruction
• Differentiated Instruction: A-Z
• Best Practices

Differentiation Tools:
• Graphic Organizers
• Questioning Toolkit
• Bloom's Taxonomy
• Rubrics
• National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
• Interactivate
• Illuminations
• 21st Century Learning Revisited
• HEAT Observation Form
• LoTi Sniff Test
• LoTi Framework
• Dabble Draw
• ePals
• Gliffy
• Bubbl
• Blogger
• Wikispaces
• Google Earth
• Scorecard
• Math.Com
• Read Write Think
• The World Factbook
• Misunderstood Minds

Other Sites:
• The LoTi Classroom
• Language Arts Curriculum Maps

Please leave a comment about any questions involving today's agenda.

May the LoTi Be With You!

Chris

LoTi Mentor Certification Day 1 - Irving, Texas - December 18, 2008

Today, we will begin Day 1 of the LoTi Mentor Certification Institute in Irving, TX. The agenda will consist of the following events:

21st Century Teaching and Learning
Think about H.E.A.T.
H.E.A.T. Analyses
LoTi Framework
LoTi Sniff Test
LoTi Mentor Certification Process
Certification Task #1
Lesson Plan Analysis
Certification Task #3

Let us know of any concerns or questions you have with the agenda or the institute itself. Your comments are greatly appreciated. By the way, check out some of the links below:

21st Century Resources:
LoTi Connection
Partnership for the 21st Century
Questioning Toolbox
LoTi Schools Bookmarks
Thinkfinity
WebQuest
LoTi Lounge

Chris Moersch
LeeChel Moersch

LoTi Leadership Symposium

Good Morning! Welcome to the LoTi Leadership Symposium. Provided below is today's agenda.

• Bloom’s Taxonomy
• 21st Century Skills
• H.E.A.T.
• LoTi
• H.E.A.T. Strategies
• 5 C’s of Instructional Leadership
• Summary & Reflection

Important Links:
• LoTi Connection
• LoTi Classroom - online learning
- Enter User ID: lotiguest
- Enter Password: lotiguest
• LoTi Lounge
- Enter User ID: lotiguest
- Enter Password: lotiguest
• LoTi Observer

Please leave a comment about any questions from today's program.

Chris Moersch
LoTi Executive Director