Kim+S

== **My name is Kimberly Scalice, but everyone calls me Kim. I teach 9th grade English IA and IB at Randolph High School. I have my BA in English Lit. and Secondary Ed. from William Paterson University. I am currenty in the Regional Training Center's Masters program and this is my last course. Also, I am working on writing my thesis in the 602 course and will be presenting my project in March.In addittion, I am currently attending William Paterson University to earn my certification for Teacher of Students with Disabilities. I am in my fourth year teaching, but this is my first year teaching high school.** ==

**5 new technologies to try:** **1. Wiki page** **2. Wordle.com** **3. Tagexdo.com** **4. Free Rice.com; Grammar Aquarium** **5. Voki; Voice Thread**

**4 ideas to share with others:** **1. Teacher Tube and School Tube resources** **2.National Center on Universal Design for Learning** **3. Blogs on Blackboard** **4. Edutopia (blogs/technology integration)**

**3 principles of Universal Design for Learning:** **1. Representation** **2. Expression and Action** **3. Engagement**

**2 changes in your teaching to reach all learners in the Digital Age:** **1.** Flexible technologies- implement different tools/web-based instruction **2. Provide choices- tiered instruction**

**1 BIG idea to implement on Monday:** **1. I've already implemented Google docs and Wordle. In addittion, I am going to continue with my blog and discussion board creation through Blackboard.**