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Dunja Chamberlain

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Differentiation: The teaching challenge we all share

Hi, I hope you are enjoying your holiday.


As you're wrapping up the school year, take a moment to think back...


WHAT'S ONE DIFFERENTIATION ACTIVITY OR STRATEGY FROM THIS YEAR THAT WORKED BETTER THAN YOU EXPECTED?


Differentiation is something we all believe in, but let's be honest, it isn't always easy.


Some days it feels like we're planning three or four different lessons instead of one. We want every learner to succeed, but finding the time to adapt activities, provide the right level of challenge, and support such a wide range of needs can be exhausting.


And yet, every year there are those little moments when something just clicks.


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Laura McGahey
Laura McGahey
13 juil.

Looking back on moments with children, where I felt a big shfit, were the ones where I slowed down... Can slowing, giving time for a greeting, a deep breath and some gentleness before diving into the next thing be considered differentialtion?


THE little boy, THE one who had been struggling to be a part of the group, took my hand (I'm a substitute teacher who had never met this boy!). After the breathing and stretching exercise at the end of recess, outdoors, we moved away as a group, calm and cool, and as he grasped my hand, connected. Melt my heart.


So given this case, pausing after recess, I'm going to say 'yes' :). Young boys can't regulate themselves as quickly and independently as girls, yet. It will come! But when in a school setting, and regulation is needed, we can help give them space, time and tools.


And just maybe sometimes our children are seeking to connect?


This is where I noticed a big 'aha'. Doing a regulate before we educate exercise outdoors, with 6-7 year olds after recess, showed me that our students really need and apprecite this moment for gentleness and connection. Switching from one adult leader / teacher / supervisor to the next and one activity to the next.


THE boy, THE one who so often was on the fringes of the class, felt a part of the whole, felt connected. From that moment on, his engagement in the learning task was spot on.


He needed a different kind of transition. Slow, intentional, soft, connected.


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Classroom Feedback

Hi everyone,


I hope you’re all having a nice week.


I’m new to the group here, and as the founder of Inform(Ed), my focus is on ensuring the platform is a supportive, teacher-first pedagogical tool.


I’d love to learn a bit more about your current classroom realities. Specifically, what are the main hurdles or pain points you experienced in your practice this term? And, when it comes to tracking student progress or reflecting on your lessons, what kind of insights do you wish you had at your fingertips?


I’d love to use your feedback to shape what we do next. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with me!


Best,

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Laura McGahey
Laura McGahey
12 juin

Hi Tommy, Nice to connect here on InTA. Great that you're jumping into posting straight away.

I'm not currently a regular classroom teacher (on a hiatus), but will soon return. I recall a main struggle being t i m e! Always pulled in so many directions. Having clarity on goals and tasks, prioritising, and focusing on those priorities will help me be more efficient in managing precious time.

Kindly, Laura

Dunja Chamberlain

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Can I ask something honestly to the teachers in this group?


How are you currently feeling about AI in education?

Curious?

Overwhelmed?

Skeptical?


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Alex Reader
10 juin

Great discussion going on here! Just wanted to drop a quick tip for anyone who might struggle with translating complex phrases or posts on the go. I've been using this free online translator https://www.deepl.com/uk/translator for a while now, and it’s been a lifesaver for catching all the details in the threads. Hope someone finds it useful!

Dunja Chamberlain

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Okay, who REALLY wrote this essay?

I made this visual because I kept wondering: how do I actually know if a student used AI to write something?


Lately, I’ve been getting work that just doesn’t sound like the student I know. And I don’t want to jump to conclusions or play detective… but I also don’t want to ignore it.


So I pulled together some of the things I’ve noticed, little clues like:

  • A sudden leap to perfect grammar

  • Big fancy words that feel out of place

  • Writing that just… doesn’t have that personal spark


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Dunja Chamberlain

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Choosing the right search engine

Not so long ago, I used to open whatever search engine was in front of me and hope for the best. I’d try AI tools without really knowing what they were good at. Sometimes it worked, but often, I wasted time or got mediocre results.


What changed everything? Realizing that not all tools are made for the same job.


Some search engines are great for digging up trustworthy sources. Others help me brainstorm, write clearly, or create lesson materials with images, text, and even video. Once I started matching the right tool to the right task, my planning got faster, my teaching got sharper, and I had more energy to support my students.


So I’m curious: Which AI tool or search engine has made a real difference in your teaching practice?


Have a good weekend. 🔆



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