Product

Differentiation by Product
Differentiation by product involves having different possible outcomes for students to demonstrate what they have learned. Sometimes this means making sure student products are not the same for every learning experience (e.g., if students are asked to create a PowerPoint for every learning experience, it is likely differentiation by product is not occurring). Alternatively, students may be given a choice of possible products associated with a learning experience.

Example:
After following the directions on the "process" page, select one of the products below to answer the question, //Wikipedia: Friend or foe?//
 * **Debate**
 * Find a partner and each of you take a side of the question, //Wikipedia: Friend or Foe?// Prepare your arguments for your stance and present them to your partner. Prepare a rebuttal for each of the arguments your partner presents. Record your debate as a podcast and provide a transcript.
 * **Movie**
 * Review the movie at this link. Using software like PhotoStory 3 or MovieMaker (or other tool), create a short film illustrating your own opinion on the question, //Wikipedia: Friend or Foe?// The film can be no longer than three minutes and must abide by digital copyright rules.
 * **Blog / Article**
 * Prepare an article or blog entry stating your opinion on the question, //Wikipedia: Friend or Foe?// Be sure to embed links to other articles, websites, or blog entries that support your opinion and incorporate them smoothly into your work. If you believe Wikipedia to be a foe, then provide alternatives to using Wikipedia. If you believe Wikipedia to be a friend, identify at least two alternatives to Wikipedia and critique them.