Gail+Stallings

11/10/2010
//Shapes// is the UDL Lesson Plan I created as a part of my Summer 2010 Geometry course at Rowan.

On my second lesson plan, //Numeration/Place Value//, I first decided how I wanted to improve a lesson plan that had already been implemented -- and began with those notes. I pulled out the UDL checklist and worked with it separately, since I knew where my students' challenges were, and what I needed to do to accommodate them. I have attached a pdf and editable copies of the cross-referenced accommodations/UDL check list. I have found that many teachers are already meeting a lot (most?) of the UDL requirements, and this chart may be helpful to those new to UDL.

12/9/2010
The EIRC workshop on //Problem Based Learning// was excellent. It was extremely informative and comprehensive. I gained a better understanding of //Problem Based Learning// as well as a huge portfolio (folder) of resource materials, including: background research and introductory materials,scenarios, rubrics, tutorials, how to start, video and other links, checklists, models, examples, sample lesson plans, templates, additional links incuding a fabulous new wiki! (The Powerpoint Presentation is available on the wiki.) (Until I find the best way to share them (all) on our Wiki, please feel free to ask me-- I can show you the list--let you browse--or publish selected materials.)

Where to start? Enjoy this video link (and note the statistics on creativity): []

Here is the wiki link (which has more resources.): http://pbl4teachers.wikispaces.com (You are welcome to join this wiki!)

This is the Numeration lesson plan I created for my second class at Rowan.
 * 1/27/2011**

2/1/2011
Printable rulers

2/6/2011
Very moving video clip; //Imagine// performed by and deaf choir (make sure the tissue box is handy)! Imagine!

2/13/2011
Sorry! The above clip no longer available. For all you //Glee!// fans, this was a clip from //Glee!// in which a deaf choir sang/signed //Imagine!// by John Lennon, and one by one, the audience joined in..... DI wiki Dare to Differentiate

3/16/2011
Our classroom wiki is finally up and running. It contains additional resources for Math (and Science.) Wiki-Works

4/ 4/2011
Wiki-Works has been updated to include resources for 6th grade. Check out Dimension M, 3- D on-line video games that support __enVision Math__! (There are also games for LA and Science.) I find it has been helpful to introduce web-based resources (especially all the ones that come with the curriculum) to the students at the beginning of the year. When they have experience with these activities as part of the lesson plan in class--they are more motivated to continue to use them at home.

4/18/2011
Learned a lot from colleagues at the Technology Conference at Rowan. We made a lot of good contacts and collected a lot of good resources. I was amazed at the resourcefulness of many of the teachers. Given limited resources, they were able to create web-based learning centers as well as a variety of other innovative instructional approaches to meet students needs.. It would be nice to find a way to use some of these ideas as part of differentiated instruction during class.

**6/30/2011**
__Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us__ What we think is motivating can actually be demotivating. Although this books address motivation in the workplace with only occasional references to education, it applies to both situations equally.

7/24/2011
UDL Lesson Plan from summer Algebra class.

8/24/2011
Harry Wong (__First Days of School)__ is fantastic! I highly recommend that everyone attend one of his presentations. In addition to all the technology, differentiated instruction, and different instructional pedogogies, students need to have clear, consistent procedures (expectations for how to do things). Clear procedures provide children with consistency, a sense of security, a sense of belonging, and helps them to focus better on the process of learning (one less thing for them to worry about.) Links to follow. Harry Wong Publications