EDLD 5364 REFLECTION & LESSON LEARNED

EDLD 5364 WEB CONFERENCE REFLECTION

I only attend web conferences when I have a question concerning that week’s lesson.  Although this week’s course was very extensive, I didn’t participate.  Each assignment was very well organized.  I was given specifics on how to access the UDL Lessons using the CAST Lesson Builder and the step by step directions helped me create my e-book very easily.   The readings, videos, and discussions helped me understand how to plan, design, and create effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. I also learned how to design, develop, model, and evaluate products created using technology resources to improve and enhance productivity and professional practice. Finally, I learned how to make decisions about what technology tools can best solve a problem, then evaluate results, and communicate the results in a variety of formats for diverse audiences.

EDLD 5364 WEEK 3 LESSON LEARNED

This week’s assignment, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) was very interesting.  The readings, videos, and discussion described to me the three overarching operative principles which are formed to minimize barriers and maximize learning through flexibility.  The UDL Principles:  To support recognition learning, affective learning and strategic learning, to provide multiple flexible methods of expression, apprenticeship, presentation and options for engagement. These principles provide a blueprint for creating instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments that work for everyone (Cast.org, 2009) ensuring that all student’s needs are met.

Citation

Cast.org (2009). Cast UDL book builder. Center for Applied Special Technology. Retrieved from http://bookbuilder.cast.org