Three Strategies/Resources I Used:

1. There are many great researched-based strategies when it comes to

teaching vocabulary, but the one that I chose to learn more in depth
about was LINCs strategy. According to the University of Kansas Center
for Research on Learning, The LINCS Vocabulary Strategy helps students
learn the meaning of new vocabulary words using powerful-enhancement
techniques. (University of Kansas, 2016) The strategy steps cue students
in ways that makes learning the word easier to retain. The steps include,
visual imagery, associations with prior knowledge, and key-word
mnemonic that all become positive factors when learning unfamiliar
vocabulary and creating an effective study card. More information can be
accessed at this website: http://sim.kucrl.org/products/details/lincsvocabulary-strategy
2. The second resource I used to base my strategies off of was from the UDL
Center website: http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/whatisudl/3principles.
Specifically I would resort to the three principles of UDL to drive my
instruction for all learners. The first principle which was providing multiple
means of representation allowed me to think about how I presented my
material. I wanted to ensure various ways for auditory and visual learners
to learn best. The second principle was providing multiple means of action
and representation. I wanted to ensure that my material I presented
online could be helpful for those students who struggle with executive
functioning skills. I incorporated several graphic organizers in my unit to
support these students and all students. The last principle was providing
multiple means of engagement. I wanted my students to be engaged in
this unit, because the more the students are engaged, the more that they
will learn and participate with. I wanted to utilize opportunities to access a
partner and share their activities together or brainstorm together. I also
incorporated blended learning as another opportunity for engagement.
The students are rotating and doing various activities rather than sitting
and listening to the teacher.
3. The last strategy that I used was based off of the model Blended Learning.
This is a fairly new concept to me and I enjoyed learning and making a
unit based off of this practice. The website where I gained more
knowledge was from the website:
http://www.christenseninstitute.org/blended-learning-definitions-andmodels/. This website provided the four sub models to blended learning
which included, rotation, flex, a la carte, and enriched virtual. I utilized
rotation in my unit, and under the rotation model I incorporated station
rotation in some of my lessons. I like station rotation because it gives the
students the time to have student driven learning independently or with a

partner on the compute and it includes small group time with the teacher
to ensure learning is occurring. I think this is a great approach for all
students because it allows multiple means of engagement (discussed
above). Every student learns differently, and I think that the blended
model is a great strategy to use to meet each student learning needs.