Reaching and Engaging All Learners Through Technology

Week 8: Final Reflection

Technology has become an important tool for educators to deliver instruction to our students. This course has allowed me to learn more about how to effectively combine UDL instruction, differentiated instruction, and technology to better support every students learning style in the classroom setting. In addition, through out the duration of this course each member of our learning community has provided invaluable resources, tools, and strategies demonstrating innovative ways to apply the information and skills we have learned in this course.

When reviewing all of the different tools and strategies it is evident the important role technology plays in effectively reaching our students. Both the links and the ideas shared by my fellow classmates rage in topic across the curriculum. When applying the
non-negotiables of differentiated instruction and UDL methods of instruction within the classroom all interact together as a unit to become successful (Tomlinson, 2009). This resource will become an invaluable resource in preparing lessons that consider all elements found in providing meaningful and engaging experiences providing built in options and alternatives for students considering readiness, learning styles, product, and content to name a few.

For instructional purposes technology serves as a powerful tool create engaging and meaningful opportunities for students to display and share their new knowledge. Many of the resources available in our differentiation station offer a variety of technology links to help the diverse learner which include eduscape, wiki spaces, webquests, and other sites will enable me to customize my instruction and provide a more effective learning experience for my students. Thus the flexibility and various formats found in technology will allow me to reach all learners while teaching students the necessary 21st century learning skills they need for their future endeavors (Smith & Thorne, 2009). In short technology will enable my students to demonstrate more self-directed learning skills while creating a meaningful learning environment (Smith & Thorne, 2009).


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Tomlinson, C., (2009, November). Reaching and Engaging All Learners Through Technology. “ Differentiating Instructional Elements”. (Laureate, CD-ROM, 2009 release).