UDL+Lesson


 * Universal Design for Learning Lesson Builder **

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 * The UDL lesson builder is a great resource. This internet resource allows an individual to create a lesson online and share it with other individuals. The goal is to reach all learners. There are three networks that are used in reaching all learners. These networks are: Recognition, Strategic, and Affective. The three networks allow for different teaching style methods and ways of learning. Recognition allows for the students to gather facts. The Strategic Network allows for the student to plan while the Affective Network maintains the engagement. The lesson builder begins with a title, author, subject, grade level, duration, and subject area. The lesson builder then gives an area where the individual can input her unit description. She can then type in her lesson of the day. The lesson builder has an entire section where the states standards are placed. Most of all there is a section for goals. There are goals for the entire unit and goals for the lesson. The Methods portion is where an individual can get creative in a way that will allow for beginning classroom engagement or intreging the students. The next section is where the individual can place how she plans on modeling the new material or introducing it. There is a specific area where the individual can place what she plans on doing for guided practice, independent practice, formally and informally assessing the students. The final section is where the individual may input what materials are necessary for the teaching of the lesson. Overall, I personally feel that this lesson builder is great in the fact that in lays the entire unit and lessons down in detail. I will admitt that it is a bit overwhelming and time consuming. This program is good for one teacher giving it to another who may need some help with a lesson considering it breaks it down so much. I like how the lessons can be shared with other individuals. The program at our school can only be used within the school. I also like that it can be made public for other teachers to use. Again, I think it's a great resource considering it is so detailed. It allows for complete coverage of UDL.  **=====

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