Teaching+with+Tech+3+UDL+Lesson+Reflection

I feel the UDL lesson template was very helpful in composing a lesson. It allowed me to gather my resources and strategically design a plan for all students and their learning styles. I was more conscious about how addressed each learning style. In my lesson the first principle addressed was providing multiple means of representation. I first introduced my lesson by generating a KWL chart using a smart board this allowed me to show it visually. Because we use a smart board I can print out the KWL chart for my visual impaired students. I also planned to present my lesson through visual and audio description of the Renaissance period by projecting a slideshow on the whiteboard. Next I provided multiple means of action and expression. My hearing impaired students will have access to an assistive hearing device and my visual impaired students will have keyboards with Braille emboss and text to speech software. The last principle provides multiple means of engagement addressed through my cooperative learning groups. I have my GT students acting as peer guides for my Special Ed group. Each group will provide their expertise and contribute to the group to complete the project. It is very important and advantageous to plan ahead and begin with the end in mind. The UDL principles offer help you evaluate your lessons and act as a guide to assure student success for everyone.