udl presentation

UDL : 

UDL Universal Design for Learning

What is UDL? : 

What is UDL? According to the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST), “ UDL is a set of principles for curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportunities to learn. UDL provides a blueprint for creating instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments that work for everyone--not a single, one-size-fits-all solution but rather flexible approaches that can be customized and adjusted for individual needs” (2010).

History of Universal Design : 

History of Universal Design Universal Design first originated in architecture. Designers first created buildings without thinking about accessibility for everyone. Legislation was passed requiring buildings to be retrofitted with means of mobility and communication for everyone which was expensive, not always aesthetically pleasing and often inadequate. Universal Design was created to accommodate the widest range of users.

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The idea of Universal Design is now being applied to education. UDL is designing and delivering curriculum that is flexible and includes the use of alternatives to adapt to the learners needs, styles and preferences.

Neural Networks of UDL : 

Neural Networks of UDL The brain can be divided into smaller specialized networks that perform different tasks.

Recognition Network : 

Recognition Network The recognition network enables individuals to identify and understand information, ideas and concepts. In my Human Growth and Development class, students are expected to identify the different cries of the infant simulator. This is just one example of students using their recognition network.

Strategic Network : 

Strategic Network The strategic network enables individuals to plan, execute and monitor actions and skills. One example is when my students are expected to care for the infant simulator over the weekend.

Affective Network : 

Affective Network The affective network enables individuals to engage with tasks and learning with the world. In my Human Growth and Development class, students are motivated to “practice” and learn to care for their infants so that they can take them home.

Role of technology in UDL : 

Role of technology in UDL Technology can be used to help empower students to master content. Teachers can include technology applications, adapt common software used and create multimedia applications that support diverse learners. Technology allows for information to be presented through text, sound and images. It allows for versatility in presentation of content. Content can be displayed in multiple formats to allow student to choose how they want the information presented.

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Technology allows for information to be transformed. Using common software, information can be transformed to meet the learners needs. Text, font, size or color can be adjusted to make it fit the learner. Using programs that change from one media to another, such as speech-to-text or text-to-speech, allows learners to change the format in which they receive the information.

Impact of UDL : 

Impact of UDL UDL can have a big impact in the classroom. Each student is unique and by incorporating UDL students can choose appropriate goals, methods, assessments and materials that are appropriate for their learning styles and needs. UDL provides students with flexibility, choice, alternatives and options by changing the curriculum materials to accommodate the learner, not changing the learner to fit the curriculum.

Brain Research and learner differences. : 

Brain Research and learner differences. “The brain, the most powerful learning tool that a student brings to the classroom, is highly complex and something of a mystery. In recent years, scientists have made unprecedented progress toward unlocking the secrets of how our brains learn, driven in part by remarkable new technologies and techniques for imaging the brain's activity” (Rose, Meyer, Strangman & Rappolt, 2002).

Using UDL to support all learning : 

Using UDL to support all learning Using what we know about each brain network helps to make teaching methods and curriculum flexible in specific ways. Certain instructional techniques are better for supporting students as they learn strategic skills or build engagement with learning. “We can accommodate diverse learners by using a repertoire of teaching strategies suited to each of the brain networks” (Rose et al., 2002).

CAST online tools : 

CAST online tools Cast offers free multimedia learning tools to help students, teachers and parents expand learning opportunities through UDL. http://www.cast.org/learningtools/index.html Inspiration allows you to create concept maps and graphic organizers. Graphic organizers use a visual and graphic display that shows the relationships between facts, terms and ideas. http://www.inspiration.com/

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Test-to-speech software allows information to be presented to students both written and verbally. Students also can use text-to-speech software such as Speak for Firefox to verbalize written information for better understanding. http://clickspeak.clcworld.net/downloads.html)

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UDL Curriculum Self-Check helps teachers to reach and engage all students. The self-check allows teachers to check a unit to see if it overcomes barriers that students may encounter in the goals, methods, materials and assessments of the unit. http://udlselfcheck.cast.org/

REFERENCES : 

REFERENCES Bray, M., Brown, A., & Green, T. D. (2004). Technology and the diverse learner: A guide to classroom practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. Center for Applied Special Technology. (2010) About UDL. Retrieved from http://www.cast.org Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009). Universal Design for Learning. Reaching and engaging all learners through technology. Baltimore, MD: Author. Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009). Brain research and universal design for learning. Reaching and engaging all learners through technology. Baltimore: Author. Rose, D. H., & Meyer, A. (2002). Teaching every student in the digital age: Universal design for learning. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/101042.aspx Tomlinson, C. A., & McTighe, J. (2006). Integrating differentiated instruction & understanding by design. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.