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UDL, Universal Design for Learning is a set of principles for curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportunities to learn. WIth Mobile Devices as tools UDL allows for equitable access to learning for all.
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Universal Design for Learning with Mobile Devices for All Learners
Susan Wells School Based Administratorwww.SusanSWells.com&Lynne GoodhandSpecial Education Teacherwww.MobileLearningEquity.com
June 27, 2014
July 27, 2014
Universal Design for LearningNot a single, one-size-fits-all solution but flexible
approaches that can be customized and adjusted for individual needs
Related to mobile and learning…there are “more mobile devices than toothbrushes in the world today.” from Dr. Paul Kim’s EdWeb webinar “Opening a New Can of Worms? Teacher Competency Revisited in the Era of Mobile Learning” http://home.edweb.net/opening-a-new-can-of-worms-teacher-competency-revisited-in-the-era-of-mobile-learning/
Many configurations for mobile learning & access including BYOD, Mobile Learning Labs, 1:1
Mobile is how we learn and function in our world
How many examples of UDL can you find?
Access and Ease of Use for StaffTech Tubs
http://www.eschoolnews.com/files/2014/05/Tech-Tubs-by-Copernicus-Susan-Wells1.pdf?
How do we make mobile learning work in our schools?
Security
Ease of movement
Flexibility
“The Big 3” Learning Challenges & Mobile Tools to Help1. Communication
Students own best advocates, digital communication through texts, email*Edmodo Free*Google Docs Free
Augmentative/Alternative Communication*TaptoTalk Free/$99.95/$179.95
Visually Impaired*ClaroMagX Free iOS
2. Organization
lAll students stay connected to course assignments/links, due dates, planning of assignments for project completion, staff expectations, parent need to know
*Edmodo free*Google Docs free*Evernote free
3. Notetaking
Need to capture action of individual classes, what is important from each instructor during each class; what is important during collaborative work
*Dragon Dictation free*Notes iOS free*Voice Memos free*Evernote/Skitch free
UDL ResourcesUsing Apps to Support UDL http://setsig.com
Organize, focus, share http://evernote.com/skitch/
Making teaching a little easier… http://www.copernicused.com
The Search Engine for Apps https://www.quixey.com
Creating Inclusive Learning Enviroments https://itunes.apple.com/us/course/creating-inclusive-learning/id580283794
Mobile devices provide access & equity = UDL
