Linda+Jessee's+Vizzle+Lesson

Click on the link below for a coin value lesson that was created using Vizzle software:
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This is an online resource I created from Vizzle that reflects UDL and Differentiated Instruction principles and demonstrates a core content focus in primary math. Even though coin counting is not a primary focus in the new National Standards, skip counting and grouping numbers, etc. is very important for the primary grades. Counting coins is a life skill that kids always enjoy learning because most kids like to play with money. Some kids just have trouble skip counting, recognizing the differences in coins as well as their value. The purpose of this lesson and how it addresses UDL AND Differentiated Instruction principles are as follows: The Universal Design for Learning Guidelines, or UDL, cover 3 mulitple means of learning: respresentation, expression and engagement. Using theses guidelines in all classrooms allows all learners to all succeed to their highest level at their own pace. In other words, there is "adaptations for some, but benefits for all". Using technology like Vizzle, teachers can create customized lessons which targets an area that a specific child is having difficulty with. This type of lesson differeniates itself from others because it is engaging, independent, colorful, fun and easy. Some students just can't learn using flash cards. However, the flash cards can still be used for those students who can learn in that manner. In this Vizzle lesson on matching coin value, students can work independently at their own pace. Students see real pictures of coins and are asked to match it to the correct value. If they don't succeed the first time, no teacher is reprimanding them, they get a second chance to learn the correct answer. They can set personal goals to make it through one session with 1 mistake, 2 mistakes, 0 mistakes. The names of the coins are displayed which adds the vocabulary into the lesson. Students are praised for correct answers in a fun, positive way. If a student is easily distracted, there is an option for the teacher to let the student wear a headset to help minimize this. Teachers can also set up the computer using other devices for responses besides using the mouse if necessary. There are so many possiblities to make this even more accomodating to the user. The teacher can easily create a similar lesson which can build on this one, or search the Vizzle website for a similar lesson. =====