My team chose social studies as the subject for our UDL lessons. I was intrigued to find reference to teaching social studies within the reading of Web 2.0 tools. In the section on social studies, I learned that I was on the right track with my lesson planning. The use of wikis, podcasts, and blogs was illustrated. These can be utilized in all subjects. One additional instructional technique I learned was the use of "studycasts" being posted as a guide for review before tests. This technique really ties in with what my team is using in our lessons. We will use note-taking tools and test study tools that are accessed online.
Of the resources mentioned, there was one entitled Teaching Matters. They have the philosophy regarding assessment that “What gets measured gets done. If we only measure basic skills, we are unlikely to teach the creativity, problem solving or critical thinking skills required for success in the 21st Century.” Construction of scoring rubrics will help focus what gets measured. They also believe testing should include “a combination of standardized and performance-based assessments to measure results and adjust instruction.” (Teaching Matters, 2012) The standardized testing is in place. I will use the generation of a product to serve as my performance-based assessment.
References:
Solomon, G. & Schrum, L. (2007). Web 2.0: New tools, new schools. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education, 77 – 98.
Teaching Matters, Inc. (2012). The Partnership for School Innovation. Retrieved on March 14, 2012 from http://www.teachingmatters.org/partnerships/home.
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