Michele+H

Michele H Middle School Grades 6, 7,8 Special Education - In-Class Support and Replacement Hanover Township

**__5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Daily Reflection__**
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5 new technologies to try =====

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4 ideas to share with others =====

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3 principles of Universal Design for Learning =====

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2 changes in your teaching to reach all learners in the Digital Age =====

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1 BIG idea to implement in the fall =====

__ 5 new technologies to try: __ 1 voki 2 wikispaces 3 delicious 4 live binders 5 pinterest

__4 ideas to share with others:__ 1 keep a notebook with you at all times with your usernames and passwords 2 make a wiki spaces page for your classes 3 don't be afraid to try 4 be patient!!!

__ 3 principles of UDL __ 1 representation 2 action and expression 3 engagement

__2 changes in my teaching to reach all learners in the Digital Age:__ 1 involve my Principal and allow my students to utilize their cell phone for learning 2 allow for various ways for assessment

__1 BIG idea to implement in the fall:__ 1 USE TECHNOLOGY IN MY CLASSROOM AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH

Part 1 - Toolbox Time #1

I have learned that there are many many sites and pages that I can get familiar with to use in my classroom. Technology is out there and I need to be more open and willing to use technology at my fingertips!! I joined the delicious site and will continue to navigate that site to become familiar with it. I feel that technology will assist me...I will be able to post notes if they were absent or if they need further clarification they can refer back using wiki.

ELEVATOR SPEECH

What is UDL? Universal Design for Learning is an approach to teaching our students utilizing a variety of methods. This can meet the learning styles of all our students in one classroom. Lecture, visuals, podcasts, captioning, videos, and so many more more will be utilized in one class period. This gives the student the opportunity to train his/her brain using various methods, producing a well-rounded, universal person.

Toolbox Time #2

Well, just remembering to hit the 'edit' button is challenging for me to remember. I loved the National Center on Universal Design for Learning site. I viewed some videos that gave me a better understanding of UDL I am still having a hard time with this. Since my education was basically memorization and practice, practice, practice...I want a written definition for UDL to study. I tried to navigate through the CAST Learning Tools site, however, did not see much other than the probability pages, which I greater enjoyed the sites at the end. I am open to many new techniques, but I am afraid to try on this computer. I need the time to practice and feel more comfortable with this new approach.



Digital Natives are the children growing up today with technology at their fingertips! They are not afraid to click away and they learn by doing. These natives know how to navigate and boy are they fast.

Five people I would share UDL with: 1. my daughter...she is 11 and I think she can really do a lot with for her education 2. my principal 3. my special education supervisor (housed outside of my building) 4. PTA 5. my colleagues