Lossie+W

Hi my name is Lossie E. Whitaker-Thornton and live in Newark, New Jersey. I am currently studying at Walden University in pursuit of my doctoral degree. I am taking this course in lieu of an on campus course at William Paterson University for my LDTC (Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant) certification.

5 New technologies to try: I would like to try animoto.com, mindmister, delicous, wordfinder and created my own wiki space.

4 Ideas to share with others:

Idea #1 - How to create a Wiki and utilize it with the students. Idea #2 - Explain what a UDL is with my teachers. Idea #3 - I will share with my colleagues the importance of the assessment assessing the goals. Idea #4 - I will share that the goals of a lesson must be clearly stated, so that who ever reads them will know exactly what the expectation of the lesson will be.

3 Principles of Universal Design for Learning:

The three principles of Universal Design for Learning are: Multiple means of representation-to give learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge, multiple means of expression- to provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know and multiple means of engagement- to tap into learners' interests, challenge them appropriately, and motivate them to learn.

2 Changes in your teaching to reach all learners in the Digital Age:

Change #1 - Allowing students to utilize IPODS in class. Change #2- Making available to the learner a list of helpful websites that can reinforce skills.

1 Big idea to implement on Monday:

Reviewing of teacher lesson plans to ensure their methods and materials are in alignment to meet their goals for the lesson.