Reflection on UDL and DI

I will try to use the resources of the differentiation station that we have been working on over the past weeks to not only help myself, but help my students as well. Differentiating instruction for students is very important since students learn in different manners and recall information in different ways. By joining a social networking site, I have been able to see many of the different sites that are available to use that I never would have thought to look at. By bouncing ideas off of other members and giving insight on different topics, I have found myself in a better position with my students. Although what works for one might not work for another, it is still good practice to use that idea or refine it to make it work for you. Universal design for learning and differentiated instruction are not always the easiest things to provide for the students, but with the assistance of social networking sites we can implement new ideas and concepts to help the students in their process of learning. Coming up with ways to implement differentiated instruction in the classroom can be hard at times and with suggestions coming from group members, it is much easier to actually get started on ways to implement lessons.

I don't know if I will make any immediate adjustments in my instructional practice at this specific time. However, I would like to use more technology in the future to assist my students and help them have a better understanding of where technology will be in the future. I feel that more time should be spent on the computer using programs so that students can see the advantages that they have. Customizing instruction is different for each class and some need it more than others. I have benefited from this class in many ways that will provide for a better teaching experience in the years to come. With assistance from my social network I think I will do just fine.