universal design for learning

Universal Design for Learning : 

Universal Design for Learning

Inspiration for Universal Design for Learning : 

Inspiration for Universal Design for Learning Universal design began with architecture. By building accommodations such as ramps, elevators, curb cutouts the building becomes more accessible to more people. The accommodations also benefit others.

What is Universal Design for Learning? : 

What is Universal Design for Learning? UDL is creating curriculum that is assessable to all types of students with all types of abilities and disabilities. It includes learning goals, assesments, methods, and materials that are designed to give all students an equal opportunity to learn.

How might this impact student learning at our school? : 

How might this impact student learning at our school? Now that more special education students are being mainstreamed, it will equip the mainstream teacher to provide adequate and effective learning opportunities for these students. Our EL students will benefit from the variety. Language acquisition and comprehension will improve.

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The average student whose label is often overlooked will have their abilities and interests addressed as well. Auditory Learners Visual Learners Kinesthetic learners

The three brain networks and types of learning : 

The three brain networks and types of learning The "how" of learning The "what" of learning The "why" of learning Recognition Strategic Affective

Principle #1 Recognition Use multiple modes of presenting information : 

Principle #1 Recognition Use multiple modes of presenting information Provide accessibility for language, perception and comprehension

Principle # 2 Strategic Allow students multiple ways to express themselves and their learning. : 

Principle # 2 Strategic Allow students multiple ways to express themselves and their learning. Physical action, expressive skills, and acting skillfully are the important factors.

Principle #3 Affective Use multiple ways to engage students : 

Principle #3 Affective Use multiple ways to engage students Finding out student interest, keeping them interest and having students learn to self-regulate their emotions is key to this stage.

The Role of Technology in UDL : 

The Role of Technology in UDL Technology allows content to be manipulated so that it appeals to a variety of students. Examples: (Enlarging text, marking information by highlighting or color coding)

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Technology allows us to present information in a variety of ways, such as with PowerPoint, animation, video footage and more. Technology allows us to let students have multiple ways to display information, such as graphic organizers, newspapers, wikis and websites. Technology allows us to engage students in multiple ways by allowing them to take part in the technology, such as SmartBoards and computer games.

CAST’s online tools and resources : 

CAST’s online tools and resources http://www.crayon.net/ Students create their own newspapers (option for media presentation) http://www.samanimation.com/ Students create animation using any items they choose (option for communication) http://www.learningthroughlistening.org/ Students learn skill building via sound (alternative to visual learning)