Description
The Depth and Complexity Framework is an approach to curriculum differentiation that helps students dig deeply into a concept and think about it critically. In this lesson, Kim Tredick provides an in-depth introduction to the Depth and Complexity icons, visual prompts that serve as critical thinking tools. The icons are foundational to the Depth and Complexity Framework.
Ms. Tredick covers the following in her presentation:
- A brief history of the Depth and Complexity Framework
- An introduction to what differentiation is and why it’s needed
- An explanation of the Depth and Complexity prompts and their icons
- Examples of easy ways to implement the icons
By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to identify ways that you can implement these prompts and their icons, enabling you to appropriately challenge your students in every subject.
Brittany – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Good information was provided and a lot of new information was taken away from this training.
Jessica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
The way the information was provided.
Wendy – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
Great introduction to the icons.
Sandra – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!!
Jacqueline – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I’ve had the icons, but I never really understood how to use them.
Erika – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent training that explained in a well and easy to understand manner!
Claudia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I liked it
Jared – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent. The icons and strategies for implementing them are very helpful. I will certainly be using these this year.
Sarah – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful with understanding the use of Depth and Complexity icons.
Evelina – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great GT icon explanation and presentation!
Amy – NORDONIA HILLS CITY (verified owner) –
Great introduction to the icons.
Cynthia – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
This was an excellent course. I highly recommend it, even if you are very familiar with the icons.
Melissa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This course was a great refresher on our GT icons and all the content they entail.
Erin – RIESEL ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very beneficial and allows your to incorporate new ideas into your classroom.
Pia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great course! Very informative!
ROB – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
This course makes differentiating so much easier than is traditionally taught.
Dalia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Sylvia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I strongly recommend this course for the understanding and implementation of the icons (thinking tools) in the classroom.
Amanda – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great course and shows how easy to implement the icons everyday in lessons.
Blanca – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
More explanation when presenters are discussing their poster.
Rachel – FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
great
Natalie – East Muskingum Local Schools (verified owner) –
This is a good overview of depth and complexity icons if you do not have much background knowledge on the subject. There are also several practical applications provided.
Linda – DAYTON CITY (verified owner) –
Good course!
Lana – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) (verified owner) –
Great information, the use of ICONS would be a great tool to add to your classroom. Good examples of use especially if they are new to you.
Judy – TROTWOOD-MADISON CITY (verified owner) –
This concept will be very useful in my teaching.
Anthony – CHARDON LOCAL (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed the story and the demonstration afterwards of the icons in use!
Ronald – MARIETTA CITY (verified owner) –
This was very informative and detailed.
Kimberlee – Coshocton City Schools (verified owner) –
Very interesting
Cristy – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
It was great!
Elise – NORDONIA HILLS CITY (verified owner) –
Instructor is very easy to listen to- concise and helpful.
Gregory – DAYTON CITY (verified owner) –
Great.
mark – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
great instruction
Nicole – BELLBROOK-SUGARCREEK LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This is a MUST SEE course for anyone beginning their journey teaching students with Gifted needs. I love this for any of my students, but especially to help our gifted learners dig deep in the curriculum.
Jessica – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
It was helpful to see each depth of complexity applied to one concept.
Stacey – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
This course was excellent in explaining Depth and Complexity for beginners. I can’t say enough about the instructor as she was very easy to listen to, follow along with, and understand the entire 2 hour course.
Melanie – CLEAR CREEK ISD (verified owner) –
I really like this icon course.
Nalleli – Aldine ISD (verified owner) –
The course was very helpful and understandable to work with.
JEANNINA – Springfield City School District (verified owner) –
This was a very useful course.
Mitchell – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
it is excellent and prefect for differentiation in gifted and talented populations.
Rebecca – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I love the visual component that these icons bring to students’ thinking.
Brittany – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Christina – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Its great
Rebekah – FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
I thought the course was very beneficial and can be used across all grades and content areas.
Kimberly – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
I didn’t know much before this course
Janie – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great!
Victoria – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
great course
Carrie – NORTHRIDGE LOCAL (verified owner) –
At first I was unsure whether icons were something that was limited to one state or one grade band. At the end, I could think of several ways in which I could use the icons to meet goals of differentiation. I only gave the course a 4 because listening to each group presentation was not effective for me to understand the icon’s meaning. That segment, however, may be beneficial for others.
Kenneth – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful
Emily – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
great
Laura – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Great lesson to learn about depth and complexity icons and how to start using them in your classroom.