Comments on: How UDL has changed my job

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:22:13 +0000

UDL is something I feel I am constantly learning as ongoing. I am extremely happy with waht I’ve learned and want to continue to explore the site so I become more comfortable and experienced.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:06:24 +0000

Reading this article made me feel as though I’m not alone. As a resource teacher I have been having the same difficulties for years. I have become more and more frustrated over the years. Using the gen ed resources & trying to stay in line with their programs does not work for me or my students; hence the reason they are receiving services in the first place. My goal is to continue incorporating UDL into my daily lessons and continue turn-keying what I’ve learned, and am continuing to learn, through UDL to the gen ed teachers in my school. With the few things I have tried at this time with my students, I have found my students becoming more interested in learning. They are feeling more success than they have in the past.

By: Denise

Denise — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:04:38 +0000

Anita, I am really glad to hear about your dilemma. As a Resource teacher I have encounter many of the same problems. I really do think that the problem is within the way we utilize the curriculum, and not the students. Adjusting the curriculum to accomodate the students needs and strengths is what needs to happen. I try to do this with the use of UDL. It has made my job much easier.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:04:10 +0000

I am very pleased to read a response such as Anita’s. As A Resource Teacher K-5, I was finding the same challenges as Anita until I started working with UDL and collaborating with other teachers. I have an articulation period built into my schedule,where I meet with teachers’ every week to plan and excute instruction for our common students’.
I am now exploring more ways to use Technology to assisit my students’ expecially in Math and Science.
Any Suggestions Are Welcome!
Thank-You Anita for your Insight and comments!

By: Joan Cansdale

Joan Cansdale — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:01:43 +0000

Anita, as you stated, “Technology has made differentiation more accessible for teachers.” To my mind, this is the primary focus and benefit of the UDL approach. Once teachers realize this, enthusiasm follows. Hard on the heels of enthusiasm is meaningful change. It’s difficult, even impossible, to not incorporate these tools and strategies into your daily practice once you see the positive effect on your students.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:00:59 +0000

I think UDL will make a difference when our school district allows a full buy-in the UDL framework. I am not aware of the high school levels but in the elementary and middle school levels we do havae a lot of updated technology. I only have two computers in my class room currently.

By: Tiffanie

Tiffanie — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:58:01 +0000

Anita, I think your information was helpful. If I was a resource teacher I would be able to do more outside of the curriculum, but I still try to fit any type of UDL into my lesson.
I am anxious to learn how everything turns out for you.

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:55:37 +0000

I completely agree with your thoughts. It is the curriculum that needs to be modified and/or fixed, not the students. Technology can really help us differentiate instruction while using appropriate goals and materials.

By: beverly mack

beverly mack — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:55:03 +0000

Thank you Anita. Your approach and success allows me to believe I will be able to cross the technology bridge with a little fortitude.
The challenge facing many is the application of the online resources available and sorting through what works for your students.
Keep up the inspirational work!

By: Marie Maldonado

Marie Maldonado — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:53:38 +0000

I agree with you on how much UDL can change the dynamic of your classroom. I teach 4th and 5th Bilingual students, and since I started to bring more and more tech resources, I find out my students are more engage and eager to come every day to my classroom just to find out what new “cool thing” we are doing today. UDL is meaningful, fun and definitely the way to go. Congratulations, Anita!