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Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Moving from Innovation to Implementation 2011 ATAP RI ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE. Dr. Patti Ralabate, Dr. Joanne Karger, and Dr. Fran Smith CAST and Boston College Lynch School of Education. 3 Networks = 3 UDL Principles Principles.
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Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Moving from Innovation to Implementation2011 ATAP RI ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE Dr. Patti Ralabate, Dr. Joanne Karger, and Dr. Fran SmithCAST and Boston College Lynch School of Education
UDL EXPLAINED by Chris Bugaj http://community.udlcenter.org/video/video/show?id=5458219%3AVideo%3A1029
1984 – CAST founded - Technology-based solutions for Sw/ LD 1987 – Creates accessible digital books (talk & work w/single switch) 1989 – Develops Gateway 1st talking book CAST INNOVATIONS • Historical moments (1970’s & 80’s): • Section 504 (1973) • P.L. 94-142 (1975) • Apple MAC is born • Universal Design (1988) (architecture) • Tech Act (1988) • WWW is born 1988 – Equal Access program - Equalizing access to curriculum through tech
1999 – National Center for Accessing the General Curriculum 1993 – Develops WiggleWorks w/UDL features 1996— Bobby designed for web accessibility CAST INNOVATIONS • Historical moments (1990s): • ADA (1990) • IDEA (1990, 1997) • TV Decoder Circuitry Act (1990) • DAISY consortium (1996) • AT Act (1998) • Section 508 (1998) 1998 – First UDL Principles are developed 1995 – Develops E-Reader
2001 – 1st UDL Institute 2006 – UDL Book Builder & Lesson Builder 2004 – Thinking Reader 2002 – Teaching Every Student CAST INNOVATIONS • Historical moments: • NCLB (2001) • IDEA (2004) • National UDL Task Force (2006) 2003 – E-Reader 3.0 w/ DAISY format
2007 – National UDL Summit 2009 – Online Modules & Science Writer 2007 – AIMConsortium CAST INNOVATIONS 2008— UDL Editions, Strategy Tutor • Historical moments: • HEOA (2008) • National Ed Tech Plan (2010) • Common Core Standards (2010) 2008— National Center on UDL
CAST Center for Emerging Technology Center for Online Learning Composition Builder New ‘TES’ Lesson Builder UDL –IRN 2011– and beyond… UDL FOCUS UDL Connect UDL Series UDL Collections (Gates) UDL Studio Project Open CAST INNOVATIONS Historical moments: Race to the Top/ARRA funds Assessment Consortia Postsecondary AIM Advisory Commission ESEA reauthorization?? IDEA reauthorization??
UDL for ALL Katherine Frank Higher Ed Faculty Teaches pre-service educators Leads Practicum Placement Team Charles • Secondary • Focus on Science instruction • Middle School Team Leader • Elementary • Focus on Literacy instruction • Professional learning community
UDL SeriesLearner Variability & UDL http://udlseries.udlcenter.org/
http://www.udlcenter.org/sites/udlcenter.org/files/updateguidelines2_0.pdfhttp://www.udlcenter.org/sites/udlcenter.org/files/updateguidelines2_0.pdf
What does it look like? Choices - Options Digital tools that motivate and engage the learner Flexible Classroom Approaches
What does it look like? Options for composition & problem-solving Spellcheckers, grammar checks, word prediction software Speech to text, audio recording Sentence starters, sentence strips Story webs, outlining tools, concept maps Computer-Aided-Design (CAD)
Unleashing the Power of Innovation for Assistive Technology” (2009), NCTI --5 Important Themes • Convergence • Customizability & universal design for learning (UDL) • Research or evidence-based • Portability to promote independence • Interoperability
UDL for ALL Katherine Frank Higher Ed Faculty Teaches pre-service educators Leads Practicum Placement Team Charles • Secondary • Focus on Science instruction • Middle School Team Leader • Elementary • Focus on Literacy instruction • Professional learning community
UDL mentioned in – Special Education State Performance Plan Dropout Rate for Students in Special Education Rhode Island’s High School Diploma System RI Literacy Policy paper “Universal Design for Learning (UDL) will be the foundation for teaching, learning, assessment, and curriculum development.” Rhode Island
Take-aways AT & UDL Intersections UDL implementation is more than access Tools now are commonplace & built into learning AT is built in for everyone – benefits ALL • AT - significant role in historical emergence of UDL
Take-aways Future UDL Innovation How can you infuse UDL into your practice & across RI now & in the future?