Developing My GAME Plan
To achieve the goals set forth in my GAME plan, I plan to customize my instruction to include specific technologies and UDL strategies. I will use data, assistive technology and various online resources. Integrating technology within the curriculum will accommodate the diverse needs of my students and daily challenges that exist with cultural, social, academic, physical and language diversities.
To achieve the goals set forth in my GAME plan, I plan to customize my instruction to include specific technologies and UDL strategies. I will use data, assistive technology and various online resources. Integrating technology within the curriculum will accommodate the diverse needs of my students and daily challenges that exist with cultural, social, academic, physical and language diversities.
Data, brain-researched theories, literature reviews, collaboration and knowledge of integrating assistance technology tools are needed to successfully execute my GAME plan. According to Dr. Ross, "We need to train ourselves to find ways to use assistive technology." (Laureate, 2010) Modifications such as note-taking assignments using a larger font size and special keyboards that have larger font letters/numbers can incorporated in my plan after reviewing student files, IEP's and other data that addresses disabilities and needed adjustments to the learning environment.
UDL recommends providing flexibility, student choice, and varied options for representations, and student engagement. By structuring goals, methods, materials and assessments, learners "can assess their own learning needs, monitor their own progress, and regulate and sustain their interest, effort, and persistence during a learning task." (Cennamo, 2009)
Cennamo, K., Ross, J. & Ertmer, P. (2009). Technology integration for meaningful classroom use: A standards-based approach. (Laureate Education, Inc., Custom ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning
Laureate Education, Inc. (Producer). (2010). Meeting students' needs with technology, part one [Video webcast]. Retrieved from http://sylvan.live.ecollege.com/ec/crs/default.learn?CourseID=6489425&Survey=1&47=8451632&ClientNodeID=984650&coursenav=1&bhcp=1
