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Comment on 2013 by arvette page

arvette page — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:26:48 +0000

Well, Joe by 2013 your son will be five years old, and I hope you will begin to create a legacy with him as it relates to Traumatic Brain Injury and UDL, because he will have the exposure from both side of the spectrum. He will be from a generation that will be able to invent a device to transmit your thoughts, which would be ground breaking for brain injured victims. You know yourself sometimes, what they do isn’t actually what they were thinking..wouldn’t that be fascinating? This concept will help everyone to catapult to the next level. I would also like to see more of this model has it relates to implementing IEP’s. Do you think this model could replace special education if everyone was doing it?

Comment on Wednesday’s Blog by Hanna

Hanna — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:25:50 +0000

Ugh! I totally feel your pain. Remember that guy at Brain Awareness Week, who pulled out the brain and dropped it on the table in front of the kids? THAT was UDL. I am tempted to send profs my version of a syllabus so they can get an idea of what an engaging class would look like. Way more effective than a class evaluation, in my opinion.

Comment on 2013 by apage

apage — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:18:29 +0000

Wow! You are a baby…and want to save the world, I think it’s wonderful. I believe that you will accomplish those things, and your son will be infiltrated by UDL, especially in the home. I’m almost 40 year’s of age, and the growth in technology has changed tremendously within the past decade, but concepts such as UDL will be tremendous for TBI victims…this concept would help create a better learning environment, and move away from the traditional methods. For example: Short-term goals and objectives on a IEP, which in my experience can be very restrictive for a TBI victim.

Comment on Personal Story by Peggy Chap

Peggy Chap — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:00:02 +0000

Based on our discussion today about the impact of individual teachers on our educational experiences, I think it’s significant to note as Karen did that although you didn’t particularly care for the format of the course, you ended up feeling good about it. Hmmm. You noted that you received a lot of poistive feedback from the professor. Boy, does that make a difference!

Comment on Personal Story by Peggy Chap

Peggy Chap — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:57:53 +0000

Based on our discussion today about the impact of individual teachers on our educational experience, I think it’s significant to note as Karen did that although you didn’t particularly care for the format of the course, you ended up feeling good about it. Hmmm. You noted that you received a lot of poistive feedback from the professor. Boy, does that make a difference!

Comment on Wednesday’s Blog by Susanne

Susanne — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:48:29 +0000

You write “design of the course limited student engagement and consequently, encouraged student slumber” which reminds me of the cause and-effect relationship of teaching and engagement. You can plan and students learn but you can also plan and students sleep or learn in spite of you.

Comment on Tuesday Morning by Susanne

Susanne — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:09:02 +0000

When you write that principles “are universal and can be applied everywhere, to each unique situation” I think you really get to the heart of the matter we address this week. The 3 UDL principles are the core of the UDL “framework.” A framework is a lens through which we see a situation, or indeed, our world. Well-spotted, and well-written!

Comment on Personal Story by peggychap

peggychap — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:48:04 +0000

Like Karen, I picked up on the fact that you weren’t captivated by the delivery style but felt the course was satisfying. I attributed it not only to the material, which was important to you, but also to the fact that the feedback you received from the professor was so positive. Interesting, isn’t it, how much students of all ages and at any level of education derive benefit from that kind of validation? Yet, I find that my students have trouble accepting genuine educational compliments. Why are they so skeptical? I would venture to say that they are so unaccustomed to the praise that they assume it can’t be for real. And that’s sad! I like the fact that UDL incorporates balanced feedback that guides the learning process. I think this would helpto be students more receptive to constructive suggestions and more likely to see praise as authentic.

Comment on Personal Story by karenmorg

karenmorg — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:31:36 +0000

I think it’s interesting and very telling that although you didn’t particularly like the teaching method of the class, you still seem to have gained a lot from the course. This goes back to something I mentioned in my personal story blog which is that motivation is fueled by many things such as relevance. If something is relevant to your profession, personal life etc., learning will take place.

Comment on Personal Story by universaldesign4learningjr

universaldesign4learningjr — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:08:44 +0000

It certainly helped! I feel other students may have struggled a bit, but perhaps it was because my knowledge base was aadvanced. But you know, there are definitely ways to access information if needed (e.g., purchase additional readings, academic search tools like ProQuest, and of course, my favorite, Google). I’m not sure they were directed to do so, if that was the case. That’s why I always like it when professors give supplemental resources, “not mandatory, but if necessary, here’s more,” kind of thinking…