Week 3 Video and Reading Reflection

This week we covered UDL lessons and creating educational opportunities for all student by providing technology for support.  The CAST site was invaluable in resources to assist with lesson planning as it is an   educational research & development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals through Universal Design for Learning. Here for the teacher or planner is a set of principles for curriculum development that allows  all individuals equal opportunities to learn. Using the three networks; Recognition Networks, the "what" of learning, the Strategic Networks, the "how" of learning and the Affective Networks, the "why" of learning, plans can be made that use flexible approaches that can be customized and adjusted for individual needs. Included in the process of building are ways to help students to engage in the learning through videos, graphics, sounds and interactive learning.

• Citation: Rose, D., & Meyer, A. (2002). Teaching every student in the digital age: Universal design for learning. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Available online at the Center for Applied Special Technology Web site. Chapter 6. Retrieved from http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/ideas/tes/