Reflection

First I must say that I enjoyed this class. Being given the opportunity to actually put some of what we learn into practice was much more helpful than just learning and forgetting it. Although planning for DI and UDL does take some time I have seen in the recent weeks that it is very helpful for the students. I have recently began to use Compass Odyssey. It is an online program that the school has for students. It is a great way to differentiate. It has lessons ranging from all grade levels that the students can do. I can go in and assign students different activities based on their ability and have them complete interactive excercises and online quizzes. Then we come back together as a class and discuss what we have learned. In a few weeks I am going to be trying a different type of lesson with my social studies students. Each of the students are going to research Civil War battles that took place in South Carolina and then they are going to complete a different online activity. Some will be doing an onlin book while others are going to be doing a voice thread or concept map. I am looking forward to seeing what the students produce for this.