Throughout this course I was introduced to a wealth of resources that I had no idea existed. These resources have opened many doors for me to help me implement Differentiated Instruction (DI) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into my classroom. I have taken many of the sites and placed them in my favorites tool box, so they are always available and a constant reminder for me to remember to use them for future planning. Many of these sites contain excellent lesson plans, teaching methods, and new research on how the brain works so I can use DI and UDL in my classroom. By using these sites that were shared in our Differentiation Stations I will also have many sources that will help with implementing technology into my classroom that support DI and UDL. I will also make CAST part of my curriculum and its devised three sets of broad teaching methods that support each of the three UDL principles: recognition, strategic, and affective learning.
As a teacher, making adjustments and changing lessons plans is something I am very good at. Therefore, I will make sure that the beginning of my school year I have given all my students "Getting to Know You" assessments to help me figure out my students learning styles, interests, multiple intelligences, and learning profile. This will be the vehicle that will help guide me to constantly differentiate and break barriers that usually frustrate students who are very bright. I will assess my students throughout the year for readiness. Offer them to learn the content in different ways, and produce what they have learned in a variety of ways too. Technology will be a factor when creating my lesson plans and I will commit myself to be a life long learner and continue to research, ask my colleagues, and take courses in technology so I can always offer my students the best 21s t century education that is available to them.
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