EDLD 5364 Teaching with Technology Course Reflections

Central to this week’s performance objectives were the Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works text and the CAST UDL Lesson/Book Builder.  

I really appreciate the way the text is written.  It reads like a practical guide for effective technology integration.  I found myself throughout the course of the week, referring back to the book for guidance and clarification on lesson design.

Creating a model lesson through the CAST UDL Lesson Builder has refocused my view on lesson design.  Reading through sample lessons and learning about the rationale and research behind the learning platform has helped to create better, more effective lessons when using supportive technology.  The most exciting aspect of the CAST research was experimenting with the Book Builder.  I am really impressed with the text-to-speech feature and its user friendly application.

While this week was fairly intense, the insight gained from this week's content is immeasurable.  Our group worked together almost effortlessly and in a timely manner.  I look forward to completing our final product!

Cast.org (2009). Cast UDL book builder. Center for Applied Special Technology. Retrieved from http://bookbuilder.cast.org

Cast.org (2009). Model UDL lessons. Center for Applied Special Technology. Retrieved from http://udlselfcheck.cast.org/

Pitler, H., Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M., & Malenoski, K. (2007). Using technology with classroom instruction that works. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

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 from http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/ideas/tes/