Monica's+First+Wiki+Page


 * My name is Monica Law. I teach first grade at Candlebrook Elementary. I have taught first grade for four years. I'm taking this class with one of my first grade team members, Lisa Popelik.**


 * I live in Royersford, PA. I've been married to my husband, Ryan for almost 4 years. We just had a daughter on Oct. 7th and her name is Alyssa. I am very sad to leave her while I'm taking this class. This is the first time I've been away from her for so long each day. Usually we have the entire weekend together. Spring break can't get here soon enough!**

5 new technologies to try -www.edutopia.com -www.voicethread.com -www.prezi.com -speech app in Mac to read aloud texts

4 ideas to share with others -animal habitat game for our science unit [] -talking flashcards app from apple -[|www.diigo.com] -google document

3 principles of Universal Design for Learning -representation -action and expression -engagement

2 changes in your teaching to reach all learners in the Digital Age -use the CAST Universal Learning Center site for resources and information -creating differentiated, project-based assessments which allow the student to express what they've learned instead of traditional assessments

1 BIG idea to implement "on Monday" -find the "margins" in my classroom and find the best way reach these students using what I've learned in the class

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What is UDL?

Universal Design for Learning is a method of planning and teaching for a classroom of students with diverse needs and abilities. Lessons and tasks must be differentiated to help all students successfully learn the curriculum.

__**Inclusive Technologies**__**:**

Access- I currently have a student in my class who is legally blind. I am always finding ways to accomodate his needs, especially in math. I plan to use the following website to enhance my lessons: []

Challenge- One of the biggest challenges in lesson planning, is trying to provide instructional materials and activities for all students, at an appropriate level for each individual. Here is a great resource I plan to use often to find activities to differentiate and provide challenges for my students: []

Choice- Using the Tic-Tac-Toe strategy, a student feels an element of ownership in their learning because they are able to choose the activities they want to do. Tic-Tac-Toe is also an excellent way to differentiate instruction. []