Technology readiness

Technology ReadinessLearner Diversity (UDL)

Why this Topic

The purpose of this presentation is to highlight the meaning of UDL (Universal Design for Learning) and it’s critical elements while equipping staff with technology resources to support learning diversity in the classroom.

Learn about UDL

http://www.udlcenter.org/

Form small groups

Find three items that describe UDL

What did you Learn?

Write Items about UDL Here:

Investigate

Let’s take a closer look at why UDL is important?

The Myth of Average

https://www.youtube.com/v/4eBmyttcfU4

Designed to Average??

Misunderstood Minds

Misunderstood Minds Website

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/intro.html

Support for UDL● Need to teach in a way that students have multiple means for engaging in

curriculum (Edyburn, 2009).

● Student engagement decreases as students move through educational

system (Katz, 2013)

o UDL strategies support student engagement

o Supports students in poverty (Katz, 2013)

o Supports students with disabilities (Katz, 2013)

Critical Elements of UDL

1. Clear Goals2. Planning for Learner Variability3. Flexible Methods and Materials

● Representation (Principle I)● Expression (Principle II)● Engagement (Principle III)

4. Timely Progress Monitoring

Flexible Methods Continued

http://www.cast.org/library/UDLguidelines/version1.html

UDL Toolkit

Toolkit Websitehttp://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/

Staff will be given time to explore content areas on the website. Report ways to use technology focusing on skills, interests and strengths.

RIT Score Math Games

MAP Math practice by RIT scorehttp://www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/ro/pages/studentlinks/map/

Design a lesson using the website include how it addresses the Critical Elements of UDL

RIT Score Reading Games

MAP Reading practice by RIT scorehttp://www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/ro/pages/studentlinks/map/reading.htm

Design a lesson using the website include how it addresses the Critical Elements of UDL

Resources for UDLThese Websites will assist in your implementation of

UDL lessons

Educreations

https://www.educreations.com/

Flashcards - Bitsboard

http://bitsboard.com/

Resources

Websites:http://www.udlcenter.org/https://www.youtube.com/v/4eBmyttcfU4http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/intro.htmlhttp://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/http://www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/ro/pages/studentlinks/map/http://www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/ro/pages/studentlinks/map/reading.htmhttps://www.educreations.com/http://bitsboard.com/

Resources ContinuedCourey, S. J., Tappe, P., Siker, J., & LePage, P. (2013). Improved lesson planning with universal design for learning (UDL). Teacher

Education and Special Education, 36(1), 7-27.

Edyburn, D. (2009). RTI and UDL interventions. Journal of Special Education Technology, 24(2), 46-47. Retrieved from

http://search.proquest.com/docview/228486520?accountid=10269

Finlayson, M. (2014). Addressing math anxiety in the classroom. Improving Schools, 17(1), 99-115

Katz, J. (2013). The three block model of universal design for learning (UDL): Engaging students in inclusive education. Canadian

Journal of Education, 36(1), 153-194. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1440186282?accountid=10269