- Module 1: A Framework for Differentiation
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Welcome to Your Course!
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A Framework for Differentiation
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Content Matters
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Check for Understanding
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Module 1 Conclusion
- Module 2: Leveraging Newsela Resources and Tools to Promote Access for All
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Module 2 Introduction
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Explore Newsela Content
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Newsela Features and Tools That Promote Access for All
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Differentiation Tool Spotlight: Level Toggle
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Share What Your Discovered
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Crafting Differentiated Digital Assignments with Newsela
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Differentiation Tool Spotlight: Quiz & Write Prompt
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Optional: Power Words
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Optional: Read Aloud Feature
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Pause and Reflect
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Module 2 Conclusion
- Module 3: Engaging All Learners In Making Meaning and Building Knowledge
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Module 3 Introduction
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Engaging All Learners in Making Meaning and Building Knowledge
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Scaffold and Support with Newsela Annotations
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Differentiated, Not Different
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Time to Practice: Make Differentiated Annotations
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Pause and Reflect
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Module 3 Conclusion
- Module 4: Building Differentiated Opportunities to Express New Knowledge
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Module 4 Introduction
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Building Differentiated Opportunities to Express New Knowledge
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Review a Newsela Assignment
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Reflect on the Assignment You Reviewed
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Leverage Lesson Sparks
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Time to Practice: Design Learning Experiences
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Check for Understanding
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Module 4 Conclusion
- Module 5: Course Conclusion
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Module 5 Introduction
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Extend Your Learning
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Pause & Reflect
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*Required* Submit Your Feedback
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Congratulations on Completing Your Course!
Mississippi State Differentiating Instruction with Newsela
Welcome to your Differentiating Instruction with Newsela Asynchronous Session! Before you begin the course, please read the information in the "About this Course" section below.
Teachers who differentiate build multiple means of expression and engagement into lessons to offer student options and promote ownership over learning. This session is designed to highlight ways teachers can leverage Newsela's accessible content and interactive tools to lay the foundation for personalized lessons and learning activities.
In this course you will:
- Leverage Newsela resources and tools to ensure all students can effectively access meaningful and engaging content.
- Apply Newsela tools and strategies to engage students in interacting with text to make meaning and build knowledge.
- Evaluate and plan learning experiences that invite students to make choices about their reading and the ways they share their new understandings.
Tips
- This course contains lessons and tutorials to support differentiating instruction with Newsela.
- This is a fully online, self-paced course. You can start and stop the course at anytime and your progress will be saved for when you return.
- Navigate through the course by clicking the "Next" or "Previous" buttons on the bottom of each page.
- This course was designed to be completed within a total of 90 minutes, however, may take shorter or longer based on the participant's background knowledge.
- A certificate of completion of 90 minutes of professional learning will be sent to the email address you used to register for this course once you have accessed all course lessons, quizzes, and the survey. Course lessons that are marked as optional do not need to be accessed or completed to receive your certificate of completion.
Support
- For support with Skilljar, access the Skilljar Help Center here.
- For support with Newsela, access the Newsela Support Center here.
- For support with the content of this course, contact Kristen Rafferty at kristen.rafferty@newsela.com or Marie Smith at marie.smith@newsela.com