Sharon

__Reflection of UDL Workshop day 1__
===It has been great to get a "refresher" course in UDL. Even though I have taken the full master's level course and have been implementing many of the strategies in my classroom, it is great to be reminded. The information presented has bolstered my beliefs in the need for a diverse means of presenting and engaging students. Being a special education teacher for years, I have witnessed first hand how students have blossomed being in an inclusion setting. It is a rewarding experience as a teacher. Due to my son's graduation tomorrow, unfortunately, I will be missing my favorite part of the content, the technology integration. It has been wonderful to reconnect with Jon again. He is a very inspiring speaker.

===I am aspiring to develop dynamic assessments in my classroom. I have moved toward that goal in a small way in the last school however I feel I still need some more concentration in that area. Instead of just modify a written test for some students, providing alternate means of assessment besides a written test is my goal. Also, I would like to further extend my students knowledge and awareness of their own strengths and weakness so that they can fully understand themselves as learners. This will provide them with the ability to become self advocates of their educational experiences. ===