Universal Design of Learning

Cast UDL Modules


I liked how in Module 1 Introduction to UDL: it explained what the three networks were. The recognition network is part of the sensory parts that help with eyes, ears, nose, and throat. This is part is in the back of the brain. It s able to identify and interrupt what see and hear. The strategic networks located in the front of the brain and controls how you move and able to figure out things like driving. The affective networks is located in the center of the brain. It makes us excited, fearful, novel to us, and makes the most important.


Module 2 Applying UDL to Lesson Planning: it shows how to implement a lesson plan to explore the ways to use the UDL for learning. You can listen to sections and it will explain how to use the UDL. It has flexibility with materials and curriculum.


http://www.udlcenter.org/resource_library/videos/udlcenter/udl this is video showing how the UDL works with students. If you look through the website has many different resources for one to get  acquainted with UDL. Take a look at it.


 I am amazed how different ways we can help students but on the other hand we are using he common core state standards we boxed them all. In the 21st century we should be embracing all students more then ever with all the technologies available today. Why aren't we using UDL more and trying to help our students? I question only because we don't do enough differentiation anymore.

Tech and Physical Disabilities

Physical Disabilities on any person can sometimes have high anxiety.  Being able to function in any kind of setting is stressful if you don't have the capabilities like the people around you. people can feel defeated if they don't have the tools to be successful. That is why it is important for us to help them to be a success no matter where they go. Schools should make sure that there is room for any type of modifications for a student that has a physical disability.


Teachers need the guidance if a student has a disability to modify their classroom so the student feels included. That means moving tables, chairs, desk for wheelchair or someone who might have canes for walking. If a wheelchair can't fit in the classroom then what alternative can we help the child will feel like their apart of the class? This is when the teacher, special ed teacher, parents/guardian, psychologist, PT, OT, and maybe an outside source coming together to work on a solution for the student.


I tried to go the link for axistive technology and it didn't let me access very much. I was trying to explore the AT devices and it just stayed on the home page. I don't think that site was very good.
Teaching Hub Education has a lot of resources for physical disabilities. This is great because not only does it show you pictures it also gives explanations on the products and how to use them in the classroom. I enjoyed looking at the links it has for all grades levels. It even has some useful articles to read.


Meeting  the Needs with Students who have Physical Disabilities I liked this articles because it has many options on the needs we should address when trying to figure out AT devices for students who have an physical disabilities. This article should be given to teachers so they can have a better understanding of the possible devices that is out there. It reminds e of a kind of overview.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrJA7glzIBA This youtube talks about wireless technology to help with AT.
http://blog.seattlepi.com/candacewhiting/2012/10/18/scuba-technology-opens-the-underwater-world-to-those-with-disabilities/ This is a blog about a scuba diving for someone in a wheelchair. You have to watch this because this women helps people see he underworld in a wheelchair. Technology will always change and giving any person with access to the water world is amazing.