Implementing Differentiated Instruction Using

Khan AcademyBy: L. White K. Goree A. Strickland S. Woolen S. Ryan

Use Khan Academy (www.khanacademy.

org) to help reinforce previously

taught skills.

This is an example of a small group poster that is

used to illustrate where the students will go during

center time.

Step 1: From your desktop, click the Internet Explorer

icon.

Step 2: In the address bar, type www.khanacademy.org

This should take you to the Khan Academy Home Page.

Step 3: Browse the informational videos that will help familiarize you with the various resources that Khan provides.

Notice that all

the categorie

s or labeled in alphabetical order.

Step 4: Under Developmental Math, click Place Value, as a skill that we will review.

Step 5: Play the video. We encourage that you save the link to your designated skill into a folder under Favorites on your student computers. This way, they will not have to navigate throughout his page. They will only access the material that you want them to be exposed to at one sitting.

Now, it’s your turn!

Try navigating through the Khan Academy site while looking for videos that will be beneficial in assisting your students.

PRESENTATION LESSON PLAN

Objective:

TTW utilize the Khan Academy Website in order to differentiate and reinforce all levels of learning (Example - Place Value TEK 3.1a)

Materials: Internet Access, Smart Board, Computers, Reflective Journal

Anticipatory Set:

TTW give a brief summary (introduction) of Khan Academy, then allow the students opportunities to view videos to become familiar with the site.

Instructional Input:

TTW explain to students the purpose for using Khan Academy (Teacher will model usage of place value videos as a resource).

Teacher Model:

TTW show and model the rotation poster, then model how to navigate Khan Academy site to find the appropriate skill.

Guided Practice:

TSW view the screen cast video and work along with the instructor.

Independent Practice:

TSW complete steps to access Khan Academy and choose the correct practice exercise.

Closure: TTW facilitate, monitor, reinforce, and give correct feedback to students.

Extension: TSW work in small groups to discuss, evaluate, and plan possible uses for site.