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Module 3 In the first video, one can truly see how Steve does not his ALS get in the way of his daily activities with his family, such as going on the football field with his son and wife or watching a movie with his son. It is so good to see that his ALS does not stop him from bonding with his son. You can see in the video how much he loves his son and how much his son adores him. With Steve having AT devices assessable to him, he is able to be a member of the family. Braylon uses AT to have the function of being able to walk. This impacts his life greatly, by having the freedom to walk, run, jog anywhere he wants. As his mother says “it opens up the world to him”. Braylon also used Microsoft technology to develop and assess his prosthetic’s. This allows them to program his legs in order for him to walk. The young woman in the third video using an TA device that helps her hear, cochlear implant. When using an cochlear implant and audiologist has to program them to ones hearing ability via computer software. Without the implant and the software, this woman wouldn’t get the chance to hear again.

Module 2 “How do you see UDL being used in your school?“
In the self-contained classroom I am in now, we use UDL all the time. Each student in the room is on an individualized curriculum that is best suited for oneself. No one students is on the exact same schedule. We do somethings together such as morning meeting but, when we are in center or stations, the student(s) at that one station has their own folder that is designed for that one student. Also, if the work is too hard or if the student is having a hard time with it, there are other options we can give to the student in substitution. Also, each week students learn three new sight words. The teacher will model and explain each word then give students whiteboards to practice and manipulate the word. When teaching academic areas, we use the correct terms and symbols that students need to know.

Module 1
When learning about UDL, it was interesting to me that I used these techniques in my classroom everyday without even knowing it. When a students does not understand the lesson, I will try to re-explain in a way they will understand it. It is so important for teachers to understand that one lesson plan does not fit all and it’s important to have back-up plans just incase student(s) do not understand or follow the set lesson. UDL is for all students and it makes sure everyone is involved in learning.