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===The survey confirmed that I am a visual learner. This has not changed since the first time I took the survey. Since understanding that I am a visual learner, I’ve been motivated to do two things: The first, is to be a visual teacher. In other words, I’ve made a conscious effort to show the students what I’m picturing in my head. I’ve found it helps to do that, instead of trying to teach like a textbook. The second thing the learning style survey has helped me do, is to identify the types of learners I have in my room and help them understand what they need to do. === ===I thought the CAST website was very interesting. I like to see results of any brain-based research. It helps to see proven results of effective strategies when planning activities and assignments for a class. The information reaffirmed my belief that students should be free (as well as encouraged) to take various paths toward getting the correct answer. I’ve been giving students the question and the answer, and then having them show me the work to ‘get’ the answer. I believe the trend in math these days is to have students explain the process of solving problems more than just getting the correct answer. But for those students who do things a bit differently, you must remember that they may need to represent their ideas in unusual ways, too - they may not solve problems in a conventional sense, but if they can come up with the correct answers, then they're using their learning styles to do that. === ===I like the idea of differentiating instruction, but as an experienced teacher, I know it’s difficult to consistently bring in successful activities. I would like to know if this research was conducted in 45-minute periods, or if the classes were typically longer. I would also like to know what suggestions they would make for a math class, as well as see some examples. Good question, Jon. If you have some time, you may want to use the web to do a bit more investigation on UDL. There are other sites that incorporate the principles in developing lessons - that's what I think you are saying you need. It is a challenge for teachers to prepare lessons that incorporate diverse learning styles, but as you gain experience, you'll find that it's easier for you to think in that "mode" when you're preparing lesson plans. And, don't forget to get ideas and help from colleagues. You don't need to reinvent the wheel all the time. ===

**Assistive technology assignment** - [[file:jonassistive+technology.docx]]
Field Trip Assessment **Taking the virtual field trip was an interesting experience. It allowed me to go at my own pace, while still being held accountable to the same material as everyone else. Plus, it is a great way to mix up the classroom experience without having to take students out of the building and find funds to do so. This would be a great way to have students do research without having them realize they are doing it.**

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