Which of these guidelines am I already using?
Based on the Universal Design Learning guidelines , the strategy that I have been using and I feel confident implementing and explaining is the Representation strategy (The What of Learning).
Guideline 1 Perception: Our school's English Language and Reading department works together to ensure that all learners are able to receive information in many different style of learning. As an educator, we have the responsibility to ensure that all students needs are met. I understand all learners learn in different ways and helping them achieve success is our school's priority.
Guideline 2 Language and Symbol: The use of graphic aids and illustrations are very useful when using new vocabulary terms. Using graphic aids, illustrations as examples helps our special ed and ESL students become familiar with various vocabulary words.
Guideline 3 Promote Understanding Across Language: Since we have many ESL students in our campus, our department makes it a priority to use different ways to help students understand unfamiliar words through the use of multiple resources like translations, videos, and illustrations. This helps our ESL and our Special ed students get a better understanding of the written text.
Guideline 4 Illustrate through Multiple Media:I have used graphic aids , illustrations and a few digital media applications and resources that I have learned when presenting information to my students, but I would like to incorporate other things mentioned in this guideline.
Which of these could I add right now to my teaching practice?
Engagement 7.1 Optimize individual choice and autonomy: As an educator, it is very important to give students choices to complete a specific task with a specific goal in mind. I understand students take pride in their learning when they are allowed to select how they want to complete the task when they have a goal in mind.
Which of these look great but I might need some help to implement?
Engagement Guideline 4 Physical Action 4.4 Optimize access to and assistive technology. Over the past couple of years, the ELA department was awarded a class set of laptops for students to use in the classroom but because I didn't have the proper training nor confidence to implement digital media resources I did not use the laptops to their fullest. As soon as I began taking courses for my Master's program, I was so excited to implement many of the google applications and others digital media resources I have learned throughout the program. This course has allowed me to see first hand how practical and beneficial digital resources are for students. I want to continue using them but I feel I might need a help implement some.
I want to continue implementing and exposing my student with the use of digital media tools in my classroom. I understand the value and importance of a digital media classroom and I want to ensure all my students to practice those skills so they can become digital literate and learners of information in a 21st century classroom and beyond.
Technology Resources
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