Universal design for learning (udl)
- 1. Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- 2. What is UDL?Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a set of principles for curriculum development that gives all students equal opportunities to learn.-from the National Center On Universal Design for Learning
- 3. 3 Principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)Provide Multiple Means of RepresentationProvide Multiple Means of Action and ExpressionProvide Multiple Means of Engagement
- 4. Principle 1-Provide Multiple Means of Representation
- 5. Use Visual RepresentationsUse Auditory RepresentationsProvide Options for PerceptionRepresentations should be adjustable for learnerUse TactileRepresentations
- 6. HighlightClarifyUse Simpler WordsPreteachDigital TextProvide options for language, math expressions and symbolsMake ConnectionsUse Multiple MediaVisualsTranslate
- 7. Multiple MediaChunk InformationScaffoldActivate Prior KnowledgeUseOutlinesProvide Options for ComprehensionAdvance OrganizersUse Analogies & MetaphorsMake cross-curricular connectionsMnemonic Strategies
- 8. Principle 2-Provide Multiple Means of Action and Expression
- 9. Provide alternatives for physically interactingProvide alternatives for physically respondingProvide Options for Physical ActionCustom Overlay for screens and keyboardsJoystickAlternative KeyboardsTouch Screens
- 10. PhysicalManipulativesDifferentiated ModelsInteractiveWeb ToolsProvide Options for Expression and CommunicationSocial Media Web ToolsCalculatorsMultiple MediaDifferentiated Feedback
- 11. Principle 3-Provide Multiple Means of Engagement
- 12. Provide Checklists, & GuidesProvide Models & ExamplesProvide Options for Executive FunctionsShort-Term GoalsLong-Term GoalsThink-Alouds
- 13. Learners make own academic and behavior goalsLearners Participate in Creating ActivitiesProvide Options for Recruiting InterestCreate SupportiveClassroom EnvironmentIncorporate Class Discussions
- 14. Create ExpectationsDifferentiate ActivitiesSupport Peer InteractionsProvide Options for Sustaining Effort and PersistenceCooperative LearningGive FeedbackEmphasize Effort
- 15. Use Activities that Support FeedbackEncourage Self-ReflectionProvide Options for Self-RegulationEncourage Personal GoalsUse Differentiated Models
- 16. Technology and UDLThe growing implementation of technology in the classroom has given students more support, assistance, and understanding in the classroom.Examples:Signed StoriesRead With Me eBooksOnline Thinking ToolsWebAIM: Motor Disabilities, Assistive TechnologiesBook BuilderSkype
- 17. UDL and BarkleyStudents at Barkley Elementary can greatly benefit from UDL.Webspiration-Helps all students organize their thoughts through graphic organizers.
- 18. UDL and BarkleyStudents at Barkley Elementary can greatly benefit from UDL.Voki-Customized avatar will read aloud to ESL students and struggling readers.
- 19. UDL and BarkleyStudents at Barkley Elementary can greatly benefit from UDL.Starfall-This website contains activities that assist students in improving their decoding skills.
- 20. UDL and BarkleyStudents at Barkley Elementary can greatly benefit from UDL.CAST’s UDL Editions-Digital media can challenge and enrich all learners.
- 21. Brain Research and Learning DifferencesBrain research helps educators understand how learners differ. It also helps us recognize our students’ strengths and weaknesses.Recognition NetworkHelps students recognize voices, faces, letters, words, and patternsStrategic NetworkHelps students to process their actions and plansAffective NetworkHelps students to recognize emotion and express emotion
- 22. Brain Research and EducationAs educators, we should meet the need of every student.Teaching a different lesson to each student may not feasible, but addressing all networks of the brain during one lesson is realistic.Recognition-Provide multiple ways to present key conceptsStrategic-Provide multiple ways for students to express themselvesAffective-Provide multiple means of engagement
- 23. Brain Research and TechnologyWith technology, educators have many means of support to meet their students’ needs by addressing each of the 3 networks of the brain.
- 24. Brain Research, Technology and Barkley…Oh My!!CAST UDL Lesson Builder-Teachers at Barkley Elementary can create lessons with flexible goals, methods, materials, and assessments that support learning for all students.http://lessonbuilder.cast.org/
- 25. Brain Research, Technology and Barkley…Oh My!!UDL Solutions Finder-Supports teachers at Barkley Elementary to meet students’ needs with activities that address each brain network.http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/udlsolutionsfinder.cfm
- 26. Brain Research, Technology and Barkley…Oh My!!UDL Class Profile Maker-Helps teachers at Barkley Elementary create a profile for each student using the 3 brain networks, and UDL teaching.http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/classprofile.cfm
- 27. Thank YouThank you for viewing my presentation.Danielle Smith