1. How do you define UDL? UDL is defined as a framework for designing curricula that enable all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. To me it means a way to set up my instruction so that all types of learners can be successful by increasing motivation.
2. How could you modify what you do to make it UDL-compliant? I can install software on my computers to help visually impaired students. I could use graphic organizers like Inspiration to help students use their strengths individually and a group.
3. What role does technology play in UDL? Technology plays a huge role in UDL. You can differentiate how the students get their information and how they show you what they have learned. I'm not saying that students have to be on the computer all the time, but it can be a useful tool and it lets students "get out of the classroom" without leaving the building. Also, there are many programs for the computer that can help students with needs which allows these students to do anything they want to do.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Week 8 Audio reflections
1. Funbrain uses many of the common sonifications. Its pretty easy to understand what their audio is trying to communicate. I played the game with the bee and the wind. I had to control the bee (which made a buzzing sound when I moved it), move the bee towards the cloud (which made a wind blowing noise that blew the dandelions), and drop a number into a flower (which made a "dwoop" sound).
2. The .wav file was much bigger than the .mp3 and it didn't sound much better. Maybe its just me. I would want to use stereo when I am recording two different sounds at once and have the listeners hear two different sounds like singing and playing an instrument.
3. I took a wave file and converted it to mp3 twice, once at 128kbs and once at 320 kbs. I could tell a little difference in the quality, but the 128kbs took up only 2.81 mb of space and the 320 took up 7.02 mb.
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5. I'm not sure that audio is going to help with my grant unless I show a video and want to save space by lowering my video/audio quality.
2. The .wav file was much bigger than the .mp3 and it didn't sound much better. Maybe its just me. I would want to use stereo when I am recording two different sounds at once and have the listeners hear two different sounds like singing and playing an instrument.
3. I took a wave file and converted it to mp3 twice, once at 128kbs and once at 320 kbs. I could tell a little difference in the quality, but the 128kbs took up only 2.81 mb of space and the 320 took up 7.02 mb.
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5. I'm not sure that audio is going to help with my grant unless I show a video and want to save space by lowering my video/audio quality.
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