One of the most important things that I have learned
as an educator is that no two students learn in the same manner. As stated in
the UDL Youtube video, there is no such thing as a "one size fits
all" curriculum, therefore our diverse learners needs must be addressed
and met. One of the ways we can meet those needs can be via the Book Builder
from UDL. As Cindy states above, creativity can be a very powerful tool, and
yet sometimes we fail to address that area of potential learning. Personally,
the greatest challenge I faced while creating the eBook was to find appropriate
levels and methods of delivering the information on the fourth grade
level. My years as a secondary educator
have embedded a certain standard that is not appropriate for this grade. I
found myself reinventing the "wheel" on a number of occasions, and
not feeling a level of confidence until I had hashed and rehashed a few more
times. The main aspect of the Book Builder that I find the most appealing is
the audio interactivity and the potential for
an increased level of student learning due directly to that
interactivity. As educators, we must meet those ever evolving technological
cravings of our students, no matter the grade level. Hopefully, my UDL Ebook
addresses those technological needs.
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