Wonder Twin Powers, Activate! Summon the Might of Magic School and Diffit
Monday, June 30, 2025 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM · 1 hr. (America/Chicago)
Creation Lab
Artificial Intelligence
Information
Bring your device and join us for an interactive session aimed at equipping educators with tools for differentiated instruction using Magic School and Diffit. Participants will learn to tailor lessons for diverse student needs through hands-on activities, demonstrations, and discussions. Come ready to explore and leave with customized resources.
Outline
Plan for Meeting Objectives:
1. Introduce myself and co-presenters. Engage the audience with Four Corners protocol based on job role to build community. (5 minutes)
2.Introduce and demonstrate the Magic School and Diffit platforms creating lesson resources based on audience suggestions for standards and topics. (10 minutes)
3. Share Magic Student generative AI capabilities with student co-presenter. (5-10 minutes)
4.Help participants create their free accounts if needed. Everyone gets free introductory premium subscription and free general access account after that time period. (5 minutes)
5. Suggest participants move to groups of similar teaching subjects and grades to work together to create differentiated resources based on student interests, reading level, and language. (2 minutes)
6. Facilitate during a timed work session in which participants create their own customized resources in the platforms. (20 minutes)
7. Conclude the session with a share time of resources that were created and their proposed uses in the classroom setting. (8 minutes)
Supporting research
Fair Isn't Always Equal by Rick Wormeli
https://www.google.com/books/edition/Fair_Isn_t_Always_Equal_Second_Edition/a71TDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&printsec=frontcover
How to Differentiate Instruction in Academically Diverse Classrooms by Carol Ann Tomlinson
https://files.ascd.org/staticfiles/ascd/pdf/siteASCD/publications/books/HowtoDifferentiateInstructioninAcademicallyDiverseClassrooms-3rdEd.pdf
The New Art and Science of Teaching by Robert J. Marzano
https://www.marzanoresources.com/new-art-science-teaching.html
Attendee Accounts
Magic School and Diffit
Content Community
ISTELive
Subject Area
Elementary/Multiple SubjectsOther: Please specify
Grade Level
PK-12
Audience
Curriculum Designer/DirectorTeacherTechnology Coach/Trainer
Session Delivery
In Person
Sample Schedule
AI
Transformative Learning Principles
Connect learning to learnerIgnite Agency
ISTE Standards
Coaches: Learning Designer: Collaborate with educators to design accessible and active digital learning environments that accommodate learner variability.Educators: Designer: Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.Educators: Designer: Design authentic learning activities that align with educational standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize learning.
Skill Level
Beginner
Registration Required
No
Attendee Devices
Devices required
Attendee Device Specification
Laptop: ChromebookLaptop: MacLaptop: PCTablet: AndroidTablet: iOSTablet: Windows
Presenter Type
Student presentation
Spotlight on Solutions
No
Additional Fee
No


