July 13 - Eighth Posting

We explored the forum and language lab usage via Moodle today. It takes time to set up, but I see a very useful and valuable purpose. Everything once thought of having to be done in the classroom can now be done virtually. What a concept!!! It's brilliant! This will allow students of all ages to become more independent learners, but at the same time allows for collaborative learning to happen when needed. Using technology in this way will allow for differentiation under the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) model. Each student can enter at his or her own level and complete activities at his or her rate. This will allow the instructor to be a facilitator and be freed up to help individual students specifically.