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Universal Design for Learning. Technology A pplications in UDL. Principles of “Universal Design for Learning”. Multiple Means of Representation of Information Recognition Principle Multiple Means of Action & Expression Strategic Principle Multiple Means of Engagement
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Universal Design for Learning Technology Applications in UDL
Principles of “Universal Design for Learning” • Multiple Means of Representationof Information • Recognition Principle • Multiple Means of Action & Expression • Strategic Principle • Multiple Means of Engagement • Affective Principle
UDL used to Create a Curriculum… • To meet the learning needs of a “wide range” of students • Learners who struggle • Learners whose native language is not English • Learners with disabilities
Components of a Curriculum • Curriculum Content • Curriculum Implementation • Curriculum Materials • Instructional Technology • Instructional Strategies & Methods • Assessments
UDL & Curriculum Content • Curriculum Content: Learning Standards • Differentiated Instruction • Provide alternatives for expression of knowledge or skill
UDL & Curriculum Implementation • Curriculum Materials • Provide • Multiple means of presentation and engagement • Adjustable content - Reading-level appropriate • Use of Digital Media • Literacy in a Digital Age: Beyond the print-based curriculum
UDL & Curriculum Implementation • Instructional Strategies & Assessments • Provide • Alternative instructional methods (RTI) • Multiple means engagement, • e.g., guided reviews of podcasts or videos • Multiple means of expression • Outcome-specified (creative expression) rather than task-specified (written narrative) • Use Variety of Instructional Technologies
UDL & AT • UDL is designed with flexible options to meet the needs of some • AT is uniquely designed to meet the needs of the individual • The goal of UD is to create materials which are fully compatible with AT • The distinction between UD and AT keeps growing less distinct • Readily Available Technologies