In this episode, educational leaders and fellow ASCD authors Dr. Clare Kilbane and Dr. Natalie Milman share expert strategies for using EdTech to personalize learning. Explore insights from their book, Using Technology in a Differentiated Classroom, and discover practical tips to thoughtfully integrate digital tools and support diverse learners. If you’re ready to elevate all students’ learning journeys, this episode is a must-listen!
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Tips for a Differentiated Classroom
- Differentiation doesn’t require addressing every element.
- View digital tools as individual resources, rather than grouping all technology together.
- Approach differentiation with a design mindset.
- The “Four E’s” (equitable, efficient, effective, and engaging) provide a framework for evaluating the use of technology in differentiated instruction.
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Connect with Dr. Clare Kilbane on X (Twitter)
- Follow Dr. Natalie Milman on X (Twitter) & LinkedIn
- Find their book Using Technology in a Differentiated Classroom on ASCD & Amazon
- Unlocking Personalized Learning in K-12 with Eric Sheninger and Nicki Slaugh (Podcast Episode)
- How to Give Students Choice in an Inclusive Classroom (Blog Post)
- Connecting Flipped Learning to Differentiated Instruction with Martha Ramirez & Carolina R. Buitrago (Podcast Episode)
- EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI (Blog Post)
- Become a “Hover-Free” Teacher with Choice-Based Instruction with Miriam R. Plotinsky (Podcast Episode)
