I choose to use Google Slides as my digital tool because it is easy to use and accessible to students. I wanted to include a visual aspect to the assignment while encouraging students’ writing. While many of my students are tech-savvy, they do not use technology frequently in the classroom. I wanted a simple task that they could have fun with but would not be time-consuming or difficult to learn. One of the biggest issues I faced was having students follow directions. We reviewed the assignment directions together in class and, I provided them with a few examples. Many students were so excited about making the memes that they forgot to write the sentences, or at least that's what they told me. When I asked them how they felt about using the Google slides to make the memes, some said it was hard to figure out at first, but then they got the hang of it. 

Looking back, I should have modeled how to make text boxes and where to write the sentences better. I quickly described how to do it and asked students if they wanted me to model, and they said no. If I am to implement UDL in my classroom, I should have modeled it for students who didn't speak up. Another change I would make, especially for middle schoolers, is to add an unrelated example of the final product I want in the template as a reference. I liked the format of using Google Slides for viewing student work. It was great to have the quote and an image above the paragraph describing the quote to provide insight into the student's thought process. The image supported the student’s reasoning for choosing the quote and explaining how it describes the character speaking or helps move the plot forward. They all really enjoyed the assignment, and I will definitely be using something like this in the future.