Based on my posts this far we've discussed UDL, tools and tips on planning UDL lessons, and barriers we need to eliminate for our students. Using a lesson I planned for my ESY severe multiple disabilities class, I evaluated my lesson and then using a UDL checklist, revised my lesson.
My strongest UDL areas so far seem to be providing multiple means of representation as we discussed in my first post. I can easily think of ways to display information and ways to offer alternatives for auditory and visual learners.
My weakest UDL areas that still need further developing seem to be providing multiple means for engagement, specifically varying demands to optimize challenge.
My biggest challenge to developing greater variety in the use of UDL would be simply searching and researching what new digital technology is out there and ways other educators are using it.
Overall, I want to learn not only ways to enhance my lessons to reach more of my learners, but to learn about new areas of technology that I am not aware of currently, especially for special needs students.
"Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful." - Margaret J. Wheatley
Keep on reflecting..... ~ Michelle
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