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 In the article by Basham, Smith, and Satter (2016), the idea of moving instruction towards a more accessible approach within a digital learning environment is discussed. The specific framework is known as the Universal Design for Learning (UDL). While traditional accessibility features (captions, text-to-speech, etc.) help students access the content, they do not always support actual learning. To address this issue, the researchers created the UDL Scan Tool, which evaluates whether digital learning materials provide multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression to meet the needs of diverse learners. The study found that evaluating learning materials through a UDL lens might help educators select resources that better support all students, including those with disabilities.  This article relates to my lesson on central tendency because I aim for my students to grasp the content well without running into major issues that require large accommodations, essentiall...

 This week, I used Magic School AI to create a lesson on central tendency for a 7th-grade math class. The link to view the lesson is listed below: https://app.magicschool.ai/tools/lesson-plan-generator?share=bbe71b1e-7afb-4c8f-b231-b8004aebd349   Part I     The lesson provided a basic design that would be adequate for teaching a class. Although I have an issue with how lackluster the lesson was. Central tendency is one of my favorite math topics/lessons to teach, and I was bored out of my mind reading the lesson plan. There was little creativity in the lesson, and no mention of technology integration. With how kids are nowadays, there has got to be some sort of technology integration, or they will lose interest fast.      Regarding rigor, there is little to no. The lesson is focused more on procedural functions. To amend this, I feel that inserting your own questions that require students to analyze, justify, and communicate their thinking would provid...