The Sims Go To School

Lesson Planning for ALL is a training/ professional development session that is meant to have teachers think about what differentiation is and how to differentiate for all students.  

One component that could perhaps improve teacher learning is the use of simulations.   I could have included two or three slides using XTRANORMAL (or other online program) to create a virtual classroom environment where teachers can discuss student learning and apply the strategies they discuss.  The simulation would have teachers discuss students in a variety of classroom learning events.  Students would succeed or fail depending on the assignments and assessments.  This is a component that would also integrate practice and feedback.