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 GREETINGS TO ALL! EDLD 5364 Week 3 is here!​ ​//We had an abundance of information and work this week; information-rich readings gave the following gems://  ​Reading #1: __Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age: Universal Design for Learning, Chapter 6.__ Rose D. & Myer, A. (2002). The UDL framework can be used to individualize the path to learning for all student diversity. Clearly stated and well-communicated goals can accomplish this when these questions are answered:

1. Which //methods// of teaching are most compatible with the ways that each brain network actually functions? 2. What kinds of flexibility must instructional //materials// have to make individualization work?

Reading #2: __Center for Applied Special Technology: UDL Book Builder.__ Cast.org (2009). //Cast UDL book builder.// Universal Design for Learning "is an approach that addressess and redresses the primary barrier to making expert learners of all students: inflexible, one-size-fits-all curricula that raise unitentional barriers to learning." UDL can be used to plan for student lessons by using "flexible instructional materials, techniques and strategies" tht meet the varied needs of students, through providing: multiple means of representation (the "what" of learning), multiple means of expression (the "how" of learning, and multiple means of engagement (the "why" of learning).

Reading #3: __Center for Applied Special Technology: Model UDL Lessons.__ Cast.org (2009). //Model UDL Lessons.// Non-traditional, flexible, differentiated instruction teaching methods support using the Universal Design for Learning. This includes using available technology to meet the diverse needs of the students for representation, expression, and engagement. UDL suggests "flexible instructional materials, techniques, and strategies" that will "empower educators to meet the varied needs" of the diverse learners in each classroom.

Reading #4: __Web 2.0: New Tools, New Schools, pp. 77-98.__ Solomon, G., & Schrum, L. (2007). The new tools available to "offer new opportunities for students to learn, expl.ore, and present their knowledge" include: blogs (writing process), wikis (collaborative writing), podcasting (student feedback), and Flickr (digital storytelling), as well as other tools. These tools can be used by offering students a variety of ways to engage, explore, respond, and for teachers to assess.

Reading #5: __Using Technology With Classroom Instruction That Works, pp.41-58, 217.225.__ Pitler, H., Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M., & Maleoski, K. (2007). The following four core questions guide the planning process for technology:

1. What will students learn? 2. Which strategies will provide evidence of student learning? 3. Which strategies will help students acquire and integrate learning? 4. Which strategies will help students practice, review, and apply learning? According to Pitner, "Your lesson design should //always// begin here."

The videos, readings, and assignments this week have brought us a long ways in anticipation of applying what we have learned to "hands on" in the classroom!