Wednesday, December 31, 2008

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

Thursday, December 18, 2008

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

Thursday, December 4, 2008

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