Waltzing Through Teaching with Walsh (EDUC 5313)

  Part 1: UDL Summary and Connections to the Article In the article, Technology Supports in the UDL Framework: Removable Scaffolds or Permanent New Literacies? By Sheri Vasinda and Jodi Pilgrim, the text advocates for a shift in practices in which digital technologies become a permanent part of education by implementing digital tools as a pillar of scaffolding. Real-world environments incorporate a wide range of technologies; it is time for the classroom to reflect that as well. The article highlights the UDL ideals of incorporating lessons that create a learner who is engaged, takes action, and expresses themselves well. Any good teacher knows the importance of scaffolding and how it is essential to help students learn. We are in a digital age, and it has become difficult to capture the attention of students. It is important for teachers to embrace technology and use it to help students by scaffolding lessons to create authentic and interesting lessons. In my lesson, students will...