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Q1 The institution I selected to examine that is currently applying UDL in their setting was The Ohio State University. I selected this University to review as OSU is practically in my backyard, and I was excited to see a local University considering UDL. OSU demonstrates some strengths when it comes to their program andContinue reading “Week 14”

Q1  By carefully considering a thoughtful system of planning for UDL implementation, barriers can be reduced and learner expertise can increase. There were several strategies that Dr. Croasdaile and her team implemented to do so. To begin, she, and her team took things slowly. By moving at a slower pace, this allowed their team toContinue reading “4/19”

Q1: As described in “Tale of 4 Districts”, select buildings within Baltimore County Public Schools, over time, grew to become a place where UDL strategies could flourish.  What made this district successful was the collaborative environment that was cultivated by their leadership teams, as well as the involvement of a variety of stakeholders. Key playersContinue reading “Week 11”

Q1  One key point addressed in the examples provided in “UDL Practice and Theory” was the concept that effective assessments should be flexible, not fixed. “To get the most accurate data about what students understand and can do, assessments should not offer only one means of response but should provide multiple opportunities in varied mediaContinue reading “Week 9”

Considering my role as a special educator, the curriculum I provide is heavily modified from the general education teacher. My general education counter parts are wonderful in ensuring that the language is simple, clear, and attainable for all students. With my role, I have the opportunity to, as needed, flex the goals for my studentsContinue reading “#4”

To be an expert learner is to “have demonstrated key characteristics including high motivation and engagement, extensive knowledge and ability to build new knowledge, and fluent use of varied strategies” (Meyer, A., Rose, D.H., & Gordon, D. 2014). Considering this definition, one key characteristic that comes to mind is the ability to have a growthContinue reading “#3”

As one enters the elementary school building that I call home, it becomes quickly apparent that due to it’s erection in the early 1950’s, the principles of universal design are slowly but surely being included, especially with the addition of a new wing at the back of the building. Considering Universal Design History, when myContinue reading “#2”

Reflecting back on my own experiences as a learner, one instance that comes to mind is the most recent opportunity (outside of GW) that was offered by my school district. In this particular experience, my colleagues and I felt that the content was as delivered was like drinking water through a firehose. The material itselfContinue reading “#1”

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”