Samantha Winkelman (District Educator) EDU 620 Dr. Gray June 8, 2015

›Station 1: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) ›Station 2: Technology & UDL for All Learners ›Station 3: 21 st - Century Skills Acquisition & Employability –New Technology ›References

›Includes technology! –Ipads/Tablets –SmartBoard –Computers ›Involve local students to show off technology ›Why? –Let them interact with the technology being used! –Technology Includes links to videos and websites on UDL & resources –Talk to students who use it!

›What is UDL? –Teaching to DIVERSE STUDENT POPULATIONS ›“Minimizes Barriers and Maximizes Learning” (CAST, 2010). –Meeting ALL student’s needs ›Three Priniciples (Edyburn, 2013) –Multiple Means of REPRESENTATION –Multiple Means of EXPRESSION (ACTION) –Multiple Means of ENGAGEMENT › How? (Demonstration) –Example of Lesson Plan (CAST UDL Lessor Builder, n.d.) –Video of UDL in Action: Mr. Pronovost Class (Edutopia, 2012)

›Differentiation –Meeting individual needs in the classroom. ›No more “one-size-fits-all strategy” (Newman, 2013, p.392). ›UDL = Differentiation ›Enhances Learning –Caters to/incorporates ALL learning styles ›“What student is not going to benefit from hearing it, seeing it, doing it, teaching it, hearing it, seeing it, doing it, teaching it” (Meyer et al., n.d.) –Student Motivation ^ –All inclusive. No Isolation ›Impacts on Teaching –Less stress for teachers –Creates Non-Threatening Environment

›Mission and Belief Statement –“Growing futures for Growing Students” ›Goals –To better prepare ALL students for a successful career and future through technology and CTE. –To spark an interest within the hearts of students –To give students a good foundation by providing them with a head-start on the competition.

›CTE Courses/Programs for K-12 (Varying degrees depending on grade) –Digital Animation –Landscaping/gardening (exterior design) –Interior Design –Health Sciences (medical careers) –Construction (welding) –Automotive Mechanics –Building (architecture) –Hair/Make-up Design –Computer Essentials (Exploration) –Public Safety (Firefighting/Law Enforcement/Security)

›Technology in Health Sciences –Current medical equipment ›Heart-rate/pressure monitors ›AEDs ›Ultrasound machines –Computers ›21 st -Century Skills (Partnership for 21 st -Century Skills, n.d.)- “Framework…” –1. Content Knowledge and 21 st -Century Themes ›Science –2. Learning and Innovation Skills ›Critical Thinking and Problem Solving –3. Information, Media, and Technology Skills ›Information Literacy –4. Life and Career Skills ›Leadership and Responsibility

›ICT Literacy –Learn how to use technology effectively, ethically, and responsibly –Use technology to communicate ›ICT Literate=More employable –Know, understand, and can use technology –Safe practices

›Included at Station 3: –Technology from some of the CTE courses ›Health Science tools/machines ›Computers with Digital Animation programs ›Attendees will be able to use –Help from students and teachers of courses ›New Technology –A better head-start for students –Up-to-date on the new technological systems within their fields –Learning and motivation increases –Better teaching

›CAST. (2010, January 6). UDL at a glance [Video file]. Retrieved from ›CAST UDL Lessor Builder. (n.d). Explore model UDL lesson plans. Retrieved from ›Edutopia. (2012). Differentiating instruction through interactive games (Tech2Learn Series)[Video File]. Retrieved from differentiated-instruction-interactive-games-videohttp:// ›Edyburn, D. L. (2013). Inclusive technologies: Tools for helping diverse learners achieve academic success. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc. ›Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. (n.d.). Retrieved from ›Meyer, A., Rose, D., & Gordon, D. (n.d.). Universal design for learning: Theory and practice. Retrieved from B ›Partnership for 21st Century Skills. (n.d.). Framework for 21st century learning. Retrieved from ›Partnership for 21st Century Skills. (n.d.). ICT Literacy. Retrieved from