Differentiating+Instruction

=Here are some ways that Zoomerang can be used to differentiate instruction:=
 * As an option for assessments. Surveys can accommodate test-taking differences: question format and wording can be varied, students can self-pace, screen readers can be used, students might be more engaged by an online survey, especially if surveys are a new assessment method.
 * Formative assessment: Determine effectiveness of current instruction:
 * Sample questions: Which resources have you used so far for the research assignment? Do you prefer to a) find resources on your own OR b) use resources provided by the librarian? Is the research work: too easy, just right, too hard? Has the librarian provided enough information and direction to accomplish the task? If you had to explain the assignment to a parent or other adults, what would you tell them?
 * Summative assessment: You can vary the content by creating different surveys based on assigned readings for various reading groups within and among classes. You can create multiple versions of the survey to discourage cheating.
 * As a checklist or interactive rubric for students to self-assess
 * As a rating tool for students to evaluate the usefulness and usability of URLs, online databases, or print resources that a teacher or librarian provided for a specific task
 * As a tool to determine what materials need to be purchased to support instruction in the classroom.
 * As a pre-assessment tool to determine a student's previous background knowledge and ability. This would aid in the planning and delivery of meaningful lessons.
 * Zoomerang offers choices of language (40)
 * Depending on the Zoomerang plan you choose, you can add images to your surveys.

=Using Zoomerang addresses ISTE National Educational Technology Standards - Students (2007), including:= 
 * 1:Creativity and Innovation**

Students can create surveys to collect data to be used in classroom graphing activities.

Teachers can use surveys to gain feedback about books read, tests, or general information.


 * 2:Communication and Collaboration**

Student created surveys could lead to solutions of “real-world” problem applications


 * 3:Research and Information Fluency**

Aids in processing data and reporting results


 * 4:Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making**

Students can use the survey to collect data which can then be analyzed.


 * 5:Digital Citizenship**

Supports collaboration, productivity and learning. Students take ownership for the work that they create.


 * 6:Technology Operations and Concepts**

Students transfer knowledge of traditional surveys to an online survey application.

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**__More Ideas for Using Online Surveys to Differentiate Instruction__**



This webpage was created by Millburn Township Public Schools located in Millburn, New Jersey ([]). Other links to survey tools are listed in addition to Zoomerang. [|Using Online Surveys]