Creating a Learning Unit - CAST Lesson Builder

Over the past few weeks, I've been learning about the Universal Design for Learning principles for developing student-learning activities with technology. Each learner brain processes information differently and educators must accommodate those special needs. CAST research is based upon three primary brain networks: recognition networks (the "what" of learning), strategic networks (the "how" of learning), and affective networks(the "why" of learning. The UDL principles allows teachers to customize their teaching for individual differences in order to create flexible goals, methods, materials, and assessments for diverse learners. When creating my lesson plan solution for this week I was challenged to meet the needs of all learners including those with special needs. However, I was able to come up with an effective solution to create a lesson plan that would benefit and engage all students. Technology has the ability to reach students where teachers can't. It also allows a student's needs to be met at a variety of skill levels. When students are engaged with technology it allows them to choose the best method of product creation to demonstrate their knowledge of the material.