Udl presentation pac_rim2
- 1. WINTERTemplateUniversal Design for Learning: Strategies for K-12 Settings Kavita Rao, Ph.D University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa May 1, 2013 kavitar@hawaii.edu
- 2. WINTERTemplate 1. Addressing diverse K-12 students 2. UDL Guidelines and Checkpoints Applying UDL to lesson planning Examples of UDL-based instruction Today’s topics
- 5. …a range of learners Struggling learners Culturally and linguistically diverse students Students with disabilities “Typical” learners
- 6. UDL can be used to support Inclusion: Differentiating learning for students with disabilities Literacy: Addressing language and culture; supporting ELLs Engagement: Motivating all students
- 7. Common challenges Reading Writing Memory and Organization
- 8. Common challenges Reading Writing Memory and Organization • Decoding text • Comprehending text
- 9. Common challenges Reading Writing Memory and Organization • Decoding text • Comprehending text • Coming up with ideas • Planning what to write • Drafting thoughts • Mechanics • Spelling
- 10. Common challenges Reading Writing Memory and Organization • Decoding text • Comprehending text • Coming up with ideas • Planning what to write • Drafting thoughts • Mechanics • Spelling • Remembering information • Following directions • Processing information
- 11. II. The UDL Checkpoints
- 12. UDL as a framework Provides ideas for planning and designing instruction
- 13. Universal Design for Learning •Center for Applied Special Technology: www.cast.org •National Center for Universal Design: www.udlcenter.org
- 14. Curriculum & Instruction UDL can be applied to: Curriculum •Resources and materials •Assessments Instruction •TEACHER: Instructional methods and strategies •STUDENT: Classroom activities
- 15. Lesson planning resources UDL Checkpoints Links are available at: http://tinyurl.com/pacrimudl http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidelines
- 17. Multimedia & UDL Digital media = flexible options Multimedia is the combination of: text audio video photos
- 18. •Digital Cameras & Video •Computers/Laptops •Tablets Everyday Tools
- 19. •UDL within the “process” •Scaffolds for learning process •Ways that students with disabilities and CLD students are supported As you watch, look for
- 20. The Farm Lesson design: •1st and 2nd graders •As a class, read a book about a farmer and his animals. •Each student illustrated one page in the book. •The teacher took digital photos of each drawing and placed them in iMovie. •Students recorded narration using a “choral storytelling” technique. Acknowledgement: Thank you to Debi Tisdell
- 21. The Farm Lesson design: •1st and 2nd graders •As a class, read a book about a farmer and his animals. •Each student illustrated one page in the book. •The teacher took digital photos of each drawing and placed them in iMovie. •Students recorded narration using a “choral storytelling” technique. Objectives: •Language and literacy development •Oral expression •Collaboration Technology used: •Digital photos •iMovie or Moviemaker Acknowledgement: Thank you to Debi Tisdell
- 22. What Am I Feeling? Lesson design: •4th graders •In small groups, students chose an emotion they wanted to express •Teacher photographed each group •Students used a dictionary or thesaurus to find 3 synonyms •Wrote sentences including their word. •Teacher created interactive “game” Acknowledgement: Thank you to Lyndee Kobayashi
- 23. What Am I Feeling? Lesson design: •4th graders •In small groups, students chose an emotion they wanted to express •Teacher photographed each group •Students used a dictionary or thesaurus to find 3 synonyms •Wrote sentences including their word. •Teacher created interactive “game” Objectives: •Vocabulary development (synonyms) •Connected to health lesson •Writing complete sentences •Effective users of technology Technology used: •Digital photos •PowerPoint or Keynote Acknowledgement: Thank you to Lyndee Kobayashi
- 24. Expression in Mathematics Lesson Design: • Teacher created short tutorials while teaching the concepts • At the end of the unit, asked students to work in pairs to create their own tutorial • Students planned and scripted their projects • Students recorded on iPads Objectives: • Solving equations • Assessing understanding in math • Reviewing lesson Technology used: •Educreations “app” •Show Me and ScreenChomp are similar apps Acknowledgement: Thank you to Naohito Miura
- 25. Expression in Mathematics Lesson Design: • Teacher created short tutorials while teaching the concepts • At the end of the unit, asked students to work in pairs to create their own tutorial • Students planned and scripted their projects • Students recorded on iPads Objectives: • Solving equations • Assessing understanding in math • Reviewing lesson Technology used: •Educreations “app” •Show Me and ScreenChomp are similar apps Acknowledgement: Thank you to Naohito Miura
- 26. Web-based resources Reading UDL Editions – Visuals, text and audio – Built in reading supports – Text Help Bar – Coaches Tar Heel Reader – Various books – Read aloud These links are available at: http://tinyurl.com/pacrimudl
- 27. Web-based resources Writing & Organization UDL Book Builder – Create a story – Organize information and retell it – Add visuals, text and audio – Use coaches to make connections and ask extension questions Bubbl.us Online graphic organizer These links are available at: http://tinyurl.com/pacrimudl
- 28. In conclusion •Technology will keep evolving •Think creatively about how to use digital technologies for pedagogical purposes •Design learning environments that can be engaging and supportive for diverse learners
- 29. Contact Information Kavita Rao kavitar@hawaii.edu University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa College of Education If you have any questions or comments, please feel to contact me