Digital Learning resource #4

This week I want to share with you the content creation tool , Diffit For Teachers. Diffit allows you to get leveled resources for literally anything. You can adapt existing materials for any reader, generate “just right” resources for any topic and then edit and share resources with students.

How it works: Go to web.diffit.me and enter search for a topic, term or question, enter a url or paste copied text. From there choose a reading level and language and click “generate resources”. Diffit will automagically generate tons of resources based on the content you provided. They have an ever growing library of templates and gives teachers a few options for sharing the content with students.

Pricing and terms: Teachers who create an account after January 1, 2024 will automatically get free access to premium features for the first 30 days from their account creation date.

Check it out: Go to web.diffit.me and sign up for your free account. 

Instructional Strategy #4- Flipped Classrooms

This week’s instructional strategy is creating a “flipped classroom.” Granted, this strategy may only work with higher-level classes. Instead of using classroom time for lecturing, educators provide students with a pre-recorded lecture to watch prior to class. They’re often concise, posted to sites like YouTube, or presented in the form of a podcast that students can listen to at home or during their commute. Educators can then use classroom time to engage students in learning activities related to the lecture they’ve already seen or heard.

Flipped classrooms are an effective teaching technique because they allow students to review and learn concepts on their own time. Students are then free to complete more interactive and collaborative work in class, including discussions and tasks with their peers and teacher. They can also collaborate and discuss material online, via forum discussions with peers and subject matter experts. In class, students can actively apply concepts via peer learning, group work, and presentations.

Michael Dow

Teaching and Learning Coach