UDL+Reflection

===Participating in the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) during this course has transformed my ideas and the knowledge will be valuable in my career as an educator. The [|CAST site] steps you conveniently through the design of your own lesson, clarifying each activity in detail. As you interact with the activities on the website, you will notice that they use their own methodology by giving users choices to learn the program. The site helps you apply the three primary brain networks that are UDL’s principles in teaching. Using the three principles a allow you to reach and engage students with different talents, abilities, strengths, disabilities and special needs. By tapping in on the diverse learning needs and strengths of your students, you can create the most success in reaching learning goals. The UDL curriculum reveals that all students process information differently and knowing your students’ needs and interests is important in meeting these goals for the best retention in learning. Although the coursework assignments were lengthy and demanding, I know that the knowledge gained during the course will help me develop instructional practices that will impact learning for all students. ===