Ashley+A.

My name is Ashley Archie. This is my fifth year teaching fourth grade at Roslyn Elementary, in Abington School District. I am currently in the Masters Program at Gratz, and am looking forward to completion. I am also the secretary of my local association. This summer, I am getting married! I am extremely excited. I have one brother who is recently married. We had a great time at his wedding this past summer in Miami. Things I enjoy: -great food -getting to the register and finding out something is way cheaper than you anticipated -the kind of laugh that makes your stomach hurt -reality TV -fishing -shopping -swimming ......and of course TEACHING!!! 

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 --- __5 New Technologies to Try __
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">rtcudl.wikispaces.com,
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">kathieudl.wikispaces.com,
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">rtcudl.edublogs.org,
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[|://www.wordle.net]

__<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">4 Ideas to Share with Others __
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">In tranformative learning, the student takes the lead
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Xtranormal.com is great!
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Wordles are an excellent resource
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">You should listen with less judgement

__<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">3 Principles of Universal Design __
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Representation
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Action and Expression
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Engagement

__<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">2 Changes in Your Teaching to Reach All Learners in the Digital Age __
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Attempting to incorporating text, sound, and visuals for all subject areas
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">To Create (Web 2.0 / School 2.0)

__<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">1 Big Idea __
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Provide all individuals with greater opportunities to learn

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Culminating Activity #1: What is UDL?__ <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">UDL is not just about technology, it is about choices too. UDL is students learning how to learn. You must be willing to think outside the box, willing to change, willing to be flexible. Instruction should be modified in three areas; representation, expression, and engagement.

__<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">5 New Technologies to Try __
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">[]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">[|www.bibme.com]
 * google street maps
 * animationfactory.com
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[]

__<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">4 New Ideas to Share __


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">build a variety of resources at different levels in the beginning, adjust for future years
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">prepare multimedia materials at different levels
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">try makebeliefscomix.com for vocabulary centers
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">design all material from the "bottom up"

__<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">3 Principles of Universal Design for Learning __
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Representation
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Action and Expression
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Engagement

__<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">2 Changes in Your Teaching to Reach All Learners in the Digital Age __
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Using xtranormals to introduce units and Big Ideas
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">incorporate more media (videos)

__<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">1 BIG Idea to Implement "on Monday" __
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">use xtranormal

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">UPDATED 2-26-11 <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">5 New Technologies to Try __
 * google sky
 * yo gabbag gabba
 * facebook
 * teacher tube
 * school tube
 * wonder wheel on google
 * GoAnimate.com

__<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">4 New Ideas to Share __
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">put "-" in google to limit searches
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">put quotations in google to limit searches
 * share the websites with colleagues
 * increase internal motivation

__<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">3 Principles of Universal Design for Learning __
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Representation
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Action and Expression
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Engagement

__<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">2 Changes in Your Teaching to Reach All Learners in the Digital Age __
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">try to get actual materials for each student whenever possible (bring them from home)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">incorporate more media (sounds)

__<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">1 BIG Idea to Implement "on Monday" __
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">do a wordle
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">use prezi.com for instruction

Participants in our wiki include include PAL students, their parents, teachers, and principals. We need to think about guidelines for using our wiki responsibly so everyone feels comfortable viewing our site.

What are some issues we need to consider? What are some rules and guidelines we need to follow? We will keep a list of rules here, which may change as we use our wiki. If you have any suggestions, contact me and we'll discuss it with the PAL groups before adding it to the list.

1. Never use someone else's user name and password. Ever. Even with their permission. Keep your user name and password private.
 * Wiki Rules: **

2. Only positive comments may be posted. If you accidentally post a comment and regret it, simply contact Ms. Dunbar via email, in person, or by phone and she will delete it immediately.

3. Only post comments that have a purpose. Your comments can compliment, make a connection, or ask a question.

4. Please do not post critical comments about anyone's personal page, including spelling, grammar or personal information. Give your suggestions privately in person so embarrassing comments are not posted for everyone to see.

v <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Culminating Activity #2 – Lesson Development: Create a lesson or activity using the UDL framework.

<span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 2; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Ashley Archie and Jim Barry ** ||
 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 2; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Introduction to The Digestive System **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Objectives || * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Identify the parts of the digestive system
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Explain the purpose of each part of the digestive system ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Materials || * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Computers
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Handouts
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Clay (assessment option)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Pencils
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Art supplies ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Access Prior Knowledge || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Display an image of the digestive system. Ask students if they can identify any parts. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Teach New Skill || # <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">As a class, watch “Learn Human Body – Digestive System” on You Tube. []
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Post key vocabulary, along with pictures, on board.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Websites, videos, and images will be posted on class wiki. Students will interact with the site, completing a “roadmap” (worksheet) as they go. **The “roadmap” will look like a digestive system. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Assessment || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Students will choose one of the following options:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Create a model of the digestive system (physically or digitally)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Write a summary on the class wiki/blog
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Present information to the class orally using visual media ||

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