Reflection

Now that this course is over, I feel that I am more capable to provide academic instruction to my students. In this course I have gained a greater understanding of Differentiated Instruction and the Universal Design of Learning. All students are different and I have to incorporate different strategies into my lessons to provide the best learning experience for all learners. “There isn’t a right amount of novelty for all students” (Laureate Education, 2009). There is not one way that works for every student. Incorporating technology into my lessons is one of the most powerful ways to do that. I teach Learning Disabled students, so I already was using differentiated instruction, but now that I have a better understanding of how technology, I will incorporate more into my lessons.

Being part of this class has been very beneficial for me. I have received bundles of great ideas and information from my colleagues. I really appreciate everyone that was part of social network, and I thank you. Believe it or not, because of you my 2010 – 2011 school year has started out with a bang. Last week was the first week for students, and I used my Smart board three times already. My students love the interaction and I enjoy providing that experience for them. The resources that you have shared with me, I have shared them with my team members and they found them very useful.




Resources
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009). Reaching and engaging all learners through technology. Baltimore: Author.