UDL Universal Design for Learning

1. UDLUniversal Design for Learning Kwhite June 2010

2. Just for thought • All of our students are Digital Natives • The concept of “play” is very different today • Multi tasking – kids are great at it • “If the lettuce does not grow don’t blame the lettuce.” Dr. Penny Reed

3. What is UDL? • “Universal Design Learning is a framework for designing educational environments that enable all learners to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. This is accomplished by simultaneously reducing barriers to the curriculum and providing rich supports for learning.” http://www.advocacyinstitute.org/UDL/CAST.org

4. Examples: Curb cut Self opening doors

6. Why UDL? • Helps us find • Barriers to learning • Solutions to learning • Setup Environment for Learning

7. What does UDL Look Like? • http://www.youtu be.com/watch?v=bDvKnY0g6e4

8. What it is Not • RTI • Looks at students not working at grade level • Assistive Technology • Looks at specific student needs • http://www.inclusive.com/AT_boogie/at30.swf

9. CAST Center for Applied Special Technology

10. Expression Various ways to demonstrate knowledge

11. Representation Various ways to get information to students

12. Engagement Various ways to challenge and motivate them

13. Examples • Blackboard / chalk - SmartBoards • Handwritten assignments – Electronic text, or adaption's time consuming • Single seated desk - open areas, tables • Paper pencil tests – response systems

14. What Learning Style are You?

15. What’s your learning style? http://people.usd.edu/~bwjames/tut/learning-style/stylest.html http://people.usd.edu/~bwjames/tut/learning-style/styleres.html

16. Fact • 5- 10 % of students learn best through auditory channel • 80 % of students learn best through visual channel • 5-10 % learn by doing

17. Think about it:List out how you represent materials to your students now HOW?

18. Traditional Approach Read the assigned article. Write a first draft of a 7-paragraph response to the article. Article should include at least 7 sentences that contain collective or compound nouns. Have the draft reviewed by a peer or the teacher. Revise the draft for homework and turn the paper in to be graded. http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/casestories/cs2/index.cfm?page_id=41

19. UDL Approach Students work in groups to research and discuss the newspaper article about the students' accident and teenage driving statistics. Article can be read online or on paper Students decide on their approach to the assignment then work alone or with a group to identify the main points they might address in their articles. Students use word processing, speech-to-text, or handwriting to create a first draft. Article should include sentences with compound and collective nouns. Students revise their draft in consultation with peers and/or the teacher. Students choose to submit their article to the school newspaper for publication or present it orally or in written form to their classmates.

20. Example of UDL Unit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3ardmq0a0&feature=related

21. UDL Tools • Google Wheel • Voice Thread • Write Out Loud • Co-Writer • Inspiration

22. A UDL Tool

23. Google Wheel

24. Google Timeline

25. Voice Thread

26. Vimeo Video Sharing - Free – Searchable http://www.vimeo.com/11453992

27. Different is not bad http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oAB83Z1ydE&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oAB83Z1ydE&feature=related