Chrissy+P

**//I am a High School Special Education teacher.//** **//I teach a math as well as a resource room class.//** **//I am working to obtain a LDT-C certification.//** **//Here is a little bit more about what I have learned in UDL...//**
 * //Hello my name is Chrissy Porochniak!//**

**5 new technologies to try**

 * 1) Wiki
 * 2) wordle.net
 * 3) delicious.com
 * 4) edmodo.com
 * 5) Jing (screen cast)

**4 ideas to share with others**

1. Wordle - a new way to help students preview what they will learn AND assist in summarization/identifying main idea skills 2. Voicethread.com --> idea for an icebreaker or new unit activity 3. The //Ten Top Tips for Teaching with New Media// article - I would like to make this into a google doc to share with all my colleauges 4. Using Wiki in your classroom

Idea for my classmates --> Show Me Interactive Whiteboard - Ipad app

**3 principles of Universal Design for Learning **


 * 1) Representation
 * 2) Action and Expression
 * 3) Engagement

**2 changes in my teaching to reach all learners in the Digital Age**

**1. Start new lessons/units with an activity involving digital media to obtain engagement early in the lesson** **2. Use blogs as a means of discussion, reflection, and writing**

**1 BIG idea to implement on Monday **