While teaching in a Christian school has many benefits, one of the struggles can be access to technology. In a world where many accommodations are provided through technology, it can be difficult to come up with effective differentiation strategies that don't require technology. Here is a list of some low tech or no tech options for accommodations that work to provide differentiation in the classroom.
1) Cooperative Learning- Students work together in small groups. Students share strengths and develop weaker skills. Promotes interpersonal skills and interdependence
2)Highlighted text- One of the easiest accommodations. Highlight key points in text. Allows students to focus on main ideas and not get lost in the details. A very good accommodation for ESL students.
3)Guided Notes- Handouts with blanks for key points and spaces for diagrams. The handout increases student understanding because less time is spent trying to organize information.
- a sample of guided notes
4)Sentence strips/Sentence Starters- The beginning of a sentence to help students begin their ideas. This can help improve student writing and language proficiency by using starters that are just above their current comfort level.
5)Goal Setting—Goal setting promotes motivation and self-regulation, two of the major concepts of providing multiple means of engagement. Students work together with the teacher to set academic of behavioral goals. A worksheet is often used to list the steps needed to accomplish the goals.
- A sample goal setting worksheet
What low tech or no tech accommodations do you use in your classroom? What have you found that works best?
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