UDL Lesson Builder Reflection

Using the UDL Lesson Builder framework was an enriching experience. Incorporating activities and strategies that addressed the three UDL networks was challenging and made me think about vital it is to provide varied content and flexibility in lessons. I am very familiar with providing activities that engage the various learning styles, but the UDL Networks go beyond learning styles to address the many ways that students learn and the specific needs of the level of learning.

The network and corresponding strategies that provoked the most thought in me was the recognition network. While planning, I thought about my students and how much they would benefit from having multiple examples and multiple media and formats provided for them. I also thought about the importance of highlighting the critical features of a concept. To me, it is a way of giving students the “big picture” of a concept and doing away with the “fluff” or unnecessary items of information that may distract the student from concentrating on the key elements of a concept.

I am looking forward to using the UDL Lesson Builder to plan for my students. I am also looking forward to sharing this information with my grade level team.