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CSUN, March 2011 Universally-Designed Tools and Strategies for Struggling Students. Kirk D. Behnke, M.Ed., ATP kbehnke@esc4.net Cecilia Robinson crobinson@esc4.net. A little about me…. Kirk Behnke Master’s in Education – Special Ed and Tech @ Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
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CSUN, March 2011 Universally-Designed Tools and Strategies for Struggling Students Kirk D. Behnke, M.Ed., ATP kbehnke@esc4.net Cecilia Robinson crobinson@esc4.net
A little about me… Kirk Behnke • Master’s in Education – Special Ed and Tech @ Temple University, Philadelphia, PA • UCP of NJ – Rehab Technologist/Computer • Temple University – PIAT – Tech Act • California State University, Northridge (CSUN) – Coord., Training, Grants and Contracts – ATACP • Region 4 ESC – Senior Ed. Specialist, Lead for Texas AT Network
A little about me… • Cecilia Robinson • Master’s in Education – visual impairments and assessment, University of Texas at Austin • Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired – Outreach Services – assistive technology • Region 4 ESCEducation Specialist – visual impairments and assistive technology
The definition of insanity….. doing the same things over and over and expecting different results. - Albert Einstein
Good instruction is essential • Good teachers are giving good instruction • Good teachers are building in flexibility • Good teachers are trying new ways • Good teachers are listening • Good teachers are giving up control • Many good teachers are already using UDL, but they don’t know it.
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Bring in the 21st century digital native to teach the digital immigrant UDL
UDL provides a blueprint for creating instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments that work for everyone--not a single, one-size-fits-all solution but rather flexible approaches that can be customized and adjusted for individual needs.
Multiple Methods of … http://lessonbuilder.cast.org/window.php?src=videos
Low Tech Poll… How do you learn best? How does your colleague learn best? How can you facilitate their learning?
Three Brain Networks: Recognition • How we gather facts and categorize what we see, hear, and read. Identifying letters, words, or an author's style are recognition tasks.
Three Brain Networks: Strategic • Planning and performing tasks. How we organize and express our ideas. Writing an essay or solving a math problem are strategic tasks.
Three Brain Networks: Affective • How learners get engaged and stay motivated. How they are challenged, excited, or interested. These are affective dimensions.
Adapting the Curriculum – accommodating all students Reaches all Learners
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It’s all about Transforming Education through UDL
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Thank you! kbehnke@esc4.net crobinson@esc4.net