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//**My name is Kara Mullarkey Robinson. I was born and bred in the Philly area. Currently, I am teaching fourth grade at Cassidy Elementary in the Overbrook section of West Philadelphia. I am married and live in Havertown, PA in the west. On Wednesday, my husband and I will celebrate our second anniversary in our new house. This is so significant because we have spent every waking moment renovating this Money Pit. Our house was built in 1942. The man we bought it from was the original owner and hadn't changed a thing in 60 years. After many laborious weekends, and hundreds of trips to the Home Depot, we are finished!**//======

//**5,4, 3, 2, 1 Day 2**// 5 technologies-prezi, woordle, wiki, grogster, pollster 4 things to share-Pete's Power Point, Google Docs, delicious.com 3 principles of UDL-a) access not barriers, b) UDL curriculum offers multiple means of representation, expression and engagement c) those that couldn't, now can using UDL 2 changes- a) collaborate with technology teacher to create connections between technology and our curriculum b) greater use of internet and projector in lessons  1 BIG IDEA- I will use a power point presentation from Pete's Power Point to demonstrate place values in decimals on Monday.

5.4,3,2,1 Day 3 5 technologies: wiki, delicious, google Earth, Pete's Power Point, udlcenter.org 4 things to share: delicious bookmarks, videos, google docs, chalk talk 3 principles of UDL: not always easier, but more nutritious, GPS analogy, there are drawbacks 2 changes- collaborate with tech teacher to utilize resources we do have, try to get grade group on board. 1 BIG IDEA-so many resources available already;not necessary to reinvent the wheel.

Using Flexible Technology The article states that differentiating gives students multiple options for taking in information, making sense of ideas and expressing what they learn. Low tech strategies=highlighter, worksheets, charts have been used in the past but are not as far reaching in the classroom as high tech approaches. The article stated several ideas for improving tech strategies: -talking text;Kid Pix 3, appleworks,Kidspiration 2 and Storybook Weaver have ability to read aloud electronically. -web resources --graphic organizers -features of word processor

I have uncovered a great website Tumblebooks that is a text to talk resource. Students can download high interest books that read to them, highlighting the text as they go. This is perfect independent practice for my two learning support students and below level readers. //**5,4, 3, 2, 1 Day 3**// 5 technologies-prezi, classroom 2.0, apple educator, google Earth 4 things to share-Pete's Power Point, Google Docs, delicious.com, google educator tools 3 principles of UDL-goals should be clear, goals should allow versatility in demonstration, technology is essential, not just bells and whistles. 2 changes- allow choice in assigments, tiered and differentiated 1 BIG IDEA- I like the idea of choice boards for differentiation and assessment

Classroom Application Learning Goal-Students will be able to describe details about animals of the rainforest, their habitat, diet, 3-5 interesting details about the animal.

Our class will be reading "The Great Kapok Tree" by Lynne Cherry. The narrative takes place in the rain forest and features animals that decry the destruction of the rain forest. Students will choose one of the characters from "Great Kapok" to research in the computer lab. When they have the information needed they may choose to present it in one of the following ways.

1. Create an animal mask and present your information as that character 2. Create a diorama of the animal and its habitat 3. Create a poster 4. Create a power point presentation or kidspiration about animal and habitat