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Reflection: UDL Lesson Builder

I used the online version of the Lesson Builder by CAST to design my UDL lesson. It would have been helpful to have spell check as a tool when editing in the online version. It was a helpful template because it guided you through all components of the lesson. By addressing all of the networks (recognition, strategic, affective) throughout the lesson diverse students are equipped with the tools to achieve success and limit frustration. This can be accomplished by providing multiple examples and utilizing multiple media and formats—recognition network. To support diversity within the strategic network it is imperative to provide ongoing feedback to students and provide flexible opportunities for demonstration skill. Affective networks should be supported by offering choice of tools and projects as well as adjusted levels of challenge (Rose & Meyer, 2002). It was great to integrate technology with the lesson. I can see teachers using Universal Design process to update and revise lessons that they current use in their classroom.

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 on October 5, 2009, from []

[|UDL People of Texas.pdf] (as downloadable .pdf)

People of Texas (on google docs)