EDLD 5364 Teaching with Technology UDL Lesson Builder

As I am not a K-12 teacher, and have never been required to build a lesson plan of this magnitude, this was a particularly difficult task for me. Fortunately, I had access to a great many tools and research sites to assist me in creating the document.

I found the UDL Lesson Builder site and template to be a great help. Without that, I would more than likely have not been unable to complete this assignment. The site provided excellent examples and guidelines to assist in building the plan, and was very comprehensive.

As I built the lesson plan, I realized in order to be successful, one must be aware of state standards, TEKS requirements, etc. In addition, one must conduct constant and consistent research to remain up to date on various softwares, hardware tools, and websites that would be helpful in the discipline of choice.

Also, networking with other teachers is a must. I would find conferences and organizaiton memberships to be helpful, along with discussions and sharing with peers. This profession is not one that can be maintained alone. Teachers must depend on each other to keep up with the ever changing methodologies, technologies, requirements, and needs of the arena.

This assignment has taught me a great deal about the planning and preparation that must be utilized when teaching in the classroom. It gives me even more appreciation for all those in the environment.