# Differentiation Strategies from Q2 Workshop **URL:** \ **Category:** Resources, Tools, Differentiation\ **Tags:** differentiation\ **Created:** [November 1, 2017, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/differentiation-strategies-from-q2-workshop/11627 "2017-11-01T18:12:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![stevensna](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/stevensna/32/2242_2.png) [@stevensna](https://forum.code.org/u/stevensna)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2017, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/differentiation-strategies-from-q2-workshop/11627/1 "2017-11-01T18:12:21Z")
Table Share Out from North Carolina Workshop - Chrome extension Read&Write, does text to speech. There is a free and a paid version. - Group and pair work. Selective pairing of students. Pair “high-flyers” and on either side seat students that may need assistance so that pairs can change as needed. - Printed guides to help some students - Merge the design cycle into activities for advanced students - Google notebook/interactive notebook/journals - Team leaders for group work selected by teacher - Chunking information for struggling readers - Translate printed handouts for ELL students - L-shape arrangement for elbow partners and quad arrangement, selective arrangement of students - Paper programming and [Code.org](http://Code.org) activities that will reinforce CSD lessons to provide more support for challenging lessons - Changing pairings as needed - Lurk behind students - Anchor chart of tags or code - Read feature in CSD - PBIS recognition of students ---
**Author:** ![karenma](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/karenma/32/4924_2.png) [@karenma](https://forum.code.org/u/karenma)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2017, 4:29am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/differentiation-strategies-from-q2-workshop/11627/2 "2017-11-03T04:29:34Z")
Great list of ideas for helping all students. Thanks for sharing Nancy and Steven! ---
**Author:** ![longm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3bc359/32.png) [@longm](https://forum.code.org/u/longm)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2017, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/differentiation-strategies-from-q2-workshop/11627/3 "2017-11-04T19:41:20Z")
If you have gifted students in your class, have a discussion with elbow partner about what will happen from the code. This will help ease possible frustration when they make a wrong prediction. ---
**Author:** ![ktope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/cc9497/32.png) [@ktope](https://forum.code.org/u/ktope)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2017, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/differentiation-strategies-from-q2-workshop/11627/4 "2017-11-04T19:44:23Z")
Use the Express course, hour of code, or other CS Fundamental levels to help prepare students for CS Discoveries. ---
**Author:** ![trevorrowju](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8e8cbc/32.png) [@trevorrowju](https://forum.code.org/u/trevorrowju)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2017, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/differentiation-strategies-from-q2-workshop/11627/5 "2017-11-04T19:45:35Z")
Some ideas from Ohio – -ELL - Google Translate will do translations of printed or digital print -Below reading level students – Text to voice options under do-now’s within lessons -Gifted students – remix project to create their own (DOK Level 4) Check levels provide success for every student Visual models within map levels help interpret information in more than one way Debug buttons help students to check work to help with struggles and perseverance ---
**Author:** ![lisa.powell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/50afbb/32.png) [@lisa.powell](https://forum.code.org/u/lisa.powell)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2017, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/differentiation-strategies-from-q2-workshop/11627/6 "2017-11-04T21:14:20Z")
- Allow for differences - Create a class within a class - Show the students the end result to aspire them to want to learn - Pair Program low with some middle of the road students, not the highest students ---
**Author:** ![jgurbada](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/57b2e6/32.png) [@jgurbada](https://forum.code.org/u/jgurbada)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2017, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/differentiation-strategies-from-q2-workshop/11627/7 "2017-11-04T21:14:29Z")
For low students, consider moving them to their own class in [code.org](http://code.org) and assigning them a fundamentals course. Potentially use a modified grade if your district allows. This is a good way to keep them involved with computer science, but not overwhelm or frustrate them because the tasks are too demanding. ---
**Author:** ![abigail.ramirez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7ea924/32.png) [@abigail.ramirez](https://forum.code.org/u/abigail.ramirez)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2017, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/differentiation-strategies-from-q2-workshop/11627/8 "2017-11-04T21:18:56Z")
- EL student - Google Translates into Primary Language - Visually Impaired - Magnify the screen and having audiable references. - Emotionally Distributed - Creating Experiences for Success, and a reason to want to try to in class. Students had a sense of purpose, and helping others have his same success. From CA (RCOE - 11/4/17) ---
**Author:** ![jenny.miles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@jenny.miles](https://forum.code.org/u/jenny.miles)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2017, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/differentiation-strategies-from-q2-workshop/11627/9 "2017-11-04T22:53:38Z")
Modifications: CLOZE activities, scribes for those unable to type Q2 RCOE Nov 4 ---
**Author:** ![natalier](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/natalier/32/2623_2.png) [@natalier](https://forum.code.org/u/natalier)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2017, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/differentiation-strategies-from-q2-workshop/11627/10 "2017-11-19T01:24:59Z")
From NEW ESD 101 Quarter 2 Workshop: Using the Courses A-F Read and Write Chrome Extension Hover Tool Modification Code lends itself well to differentiation Table colors give points on board for acknowledgment of on-task behavior (students at table then tend to help keep their table on-task) ---
**Author:** ![jkneisel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ccd318/32.png) [@jkneisel](https://forum.code.org/u/jkneisel)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2017, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/differentiation-strategies-from-q2-workshop/11627/11 "2017-12-02T20:28:57Z")
The curriculum for discoveries provides options for all students so teachers have to look for different avenues to bring all of them to the table ---
**Author:** ![emhaynes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/51bf81/32.png) [@emhaynes](https://forum.code.org/u/emhaynes)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2018, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/differentiation-strategies-from-q2-workshop/11627/12 "2018-09-29T18:44:04Z")
Setting timeline goals for projects Giving tasks to each student in the group ---
**Author:** ![rcurrin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e79b87/32.png) [@rcurrin](https://forum.code.org/u/rcurrin)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2018, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/differentiation-strategies-from-q2-workshop/11627/13 "2018-10-08T22:05:30Z")
For intentional non-learners, have a check in strategy where you set a goal for work completion in a certain time frame. For example, check in with them and say, "Hey let’s get bubbles 1-6 done in the next 20 minutes. ---
**Author:** ![nina\_geuvjehizian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/45deac/32.png) [@nina\_geuvjehizian](https://forum.code.org/u/nina_geuvjehizian)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2018, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/differentiation-strategies-from-q2-workshop/11627/14 "2018-10-08T22:09:14Z")
Great discussions! Speed dating conversations on how to differentiate for students and get all students involved. Specifically, students with ADHD on Coding can participate effectively by having projects chunked and check in more often. Student expectation should be that the assignments are completed with validity rather than done in a hurry! ---
**Author:** ![gary\_cheek](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/gary_cheek/32/6542_2.png) [@gary\_cheek](https://forum.code.org/u/gary_cheek)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2018, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/differentiation-strategies-from-q2-workshop/11627/15 "2018-10-08T22:17:17Z")
• Meeting the needs of a student SDC & Final Project: Informing kids in advance that they will be sharing with the class (iPad airplay to Apple TV.) Kids love an audience. It motivates them. (Telling a kid in advance, that you will be calling on them gives them confidence and motivation.) PRAISing them after there presentation builds motivation for future activities. • Meeting the needs of a student ADHD & Coding-Level-Progress: In my experience , students with ADHD do well with chunking; setting time for small steps; but MOSTLY having kids pair with others of the same level and working in pairs at a different location in class (I call it "Blue Line Time… I’ve put blue painters tape on my floor. When they know to line up by level, comparing and confirming with students to their left and right that they are in a sequential line. I then pair kids up of same or similar level to do partner coding. We regroup every 5 minutes which keeps it a social activity with intense academic focus.) ---
**Author:** ![denise5815](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ebca7d/32.png) [@denise5815](https://forum.code.org/u/denise5815)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2018, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/differentiation-strategies-from-q2-workshop/11627/16 "2018-10-13T21:26:39Z")
Journaling at the end of the day w/ADHD students: Have students think about the answer for a minute on the journal topic. Then Share their thinking with a partner. Then partner groups give their responses to the entire while the class takes notes on the ideas that make sense to them. That way everyone has a chance to journal. You can also create a digital journal (video, voice). Which allows students to use their resources to be successful. ---
**Author:** ![kpaddock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e56c9b/32.png) [@kpaddock](https://forum.code.org/u/kpaddock)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/differentiation-strategies-from-q2-workshop/11627/17 "2018-10-13T21:29:56Z")
ELL students in the classroom: -Use translate apps to help students read written prompts -lots of visuals -modeling of how to code and what to do for each page -intentional partnering with dual or native language speakers -subtitles in native language for videos We would love to see [code.org](http://code.org) materials being offered in other languages (ie, spanish, mandarin, etc) ---
**Author:** ![jjackson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ce73a5/32.png) [@jjackson](https://forum.code.org/u/jjackson)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2018, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/differentiation-strategies-from-q2-workshop/11627/18 "2018-10-13T21:39:25Z")
ADHD Valium Salt Lick at the door. Let them move around. Stand to do the work. Kneeling desks. Ball Chairs. ELL Related service people involvement. Google Translate If there is a student who speaks both languages, pair them up. Have them watch another student program. Non-Readers Text to Speech software Pair with a good reader G/T Let them figure a way out of their difficulties. Mistakes will build character. Low Vision Turn the screen settings higher Magnify Text to speech ---
**Author:** ![bradleywellsashley](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/bradleywellsashley/32/522_2.png) [@bradleywellsashley](https://forum.code.org/u/bradleywellsashley)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2018, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/differentiation-strategies-from-q2-workshop/11627/19 "2018-10-15T13:35:16Z")
Josh, How big is the salt lick and can you order in bulk? Just kidding, great list otherwise! Brad ---
**Author:** ![doctorj](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/doctorj/32/5190_2.png) [@doctorj](https://forum.code.org/u/doctorj)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2018, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/differentiation-strategies-from-q2-workshop/11627/20 "2018-10-27T15:52:20Z")
Great list! This will be very useful for my students. Q2 workshop Nashville Jenny [Next page](https://forum.code.org/t/differentiation-strategies-from-q2-workshop/11627.md?page=2)