Tuesday, March 19, 2013

EDLD 5364 CAST BookBuilder Project and Reflection


Before this course, I didn’t have experience with the CAST BookBuilder program.  When I first visited the program site, I was a little overwhelmed since I was not familiar.  The tutorials and help are wonderful and very informative.  I found the program addicting.  The more I explored the site, the more I found to do.  

The Cast UDL format was created to make certain all students were involved with active student engagement in activities and assessments.  Modifications are in place to provide support for students with disabilities.  The ability to have all text read aloud to the student is a great help when addressing students with reading difficulties or visual impairments. Video and images can be uploaded as added support for visual learners. 

The coaches offered as support, like Pedro and Hali, can be utilized for engagement related to the content.  They can be embedded with questions to go along with the lesson, or offer tips and guidance.  The student response section is a great tool for teachers to assess comprehension. 

I was a bit lost at first but once I understood the online tool, it became a fascinating journey of creativity.  One of our group mates may use our eBooks for support in their classroom instruction.  I worked very hard to make the project look as professional and student friendly as possible.  I added images and audio to support the information given.

Please take a look at my eBook.  Enjoy!

 Early Explorers of Texas
 UDL eBook

 

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