EDLD+5364+Week+2+Reflection

The term "UDL" was foreign to me before my second week of EDLD 5364, but once I became familiar with it, I realized that it's something that my school has been encouraging us to do all year. The Universal Design for Learning addresses different networks of the brain that tell us the //what//, //how//, and //why// of learning. These networks; Recognition, Strategic, and Affective, bring interests, needs, and strengths to learning. These components are what cause our classrooms to be filled with diverse learners. The Universal Design for Learning encourages flexible methods, materials, and curriculum to help all levels and learning styles.

Another important aspect of UDL is technology integration. Technology helps to make planning and implementation for universal lesson a much easier task. Technology tools are perfect for all learning styles and levels and they keep students engaged and motivated.

I am interested to learn more about UDL and how to incorporated these lessons into my own classroom.