UDL & Differentiation Classroom Instruction Read on to learn “how to” have successful learners in your classroom

Do students in your classroom look like this?

Do you want students in your classroom to look like this?

Make some changes! Combine the two theories! Your classroom will become: Fun Engaging Dynamic inclusive.

Comparison of UDL & Differentiation The concepts are interconnected

Comparison of UDL & Differentiation Both are successful learning theories Both can be used together and be successful Both are focused on the forward progress of students The approach of combining the two theories does not have a “One-size-fits-all” teaching method

Contrast of UDL Vs. Differentiation DI is a great base for learning DI gives students multiple options to learn DI addresses teaching methods used by the teacher Vs. UDL can take learners beyond learning UDL addresses teaching goals UDL breaks down barriers to information with technology UDL can provide tools for all special needs/diverse/expert learners

Differentiated Instruction: Recognize differences in students Background Language Learning style/preference

All Students are Different!

Differentiated Instruction According to Medialogy (2011), “The intent of differentiating instruction is to maximize each student's growth and individual success by meeting each student where he or she is and assisting in the learning process.“

Universal Design for Learning: An approach that focuses on design & delivery of instruction Addresses a variety of students needs by including technology tools

Universal Design for Learning According to Medialogy (2011), “It addresses both the ways that information is presented to students and the methods that students are able to show what they know”.

how I envision blending the concepts in my future classroom. I will combine TECHNOLOGY with MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE THEORY! COMBINE learning styles WITH technology

Technology assists in learning!

Examples of using Technology with an Intelligence visual/spatial learner can choose a website with pictures and videos Musical learners can have music in the background while searching, or they can view videos that have music included. Interpersonal learners can watch seminars on YouTube

I will discuss in this section How I will present new information How students will demonstrate their prior background knowledge My strategies to engage and motivate students

How I will present new information With Technology!!

How students will demonstrate their prior background knowledge Learn WHO they are individually!

My strategies to engage and motivate students Make it fun, Dynamic, engaging, Inclusive!!!

Remember this? This is not fun, engaging, dynamic…

According to Benna Golubtchik (2013), “If you subscribe to the theory that all students can learn, then it is important for you, as an educator, to equip yourself with as many strategies as possible to reach those students who do not seem to learn well from the more traditional teaching methods.”.

References Golubtchik, B. (2013). The Multiple Intelligence Classrooms: Matching Your Teaching Methods With How Students Learn. Retrieved form New Teachers Handbook Medialogy. (2011). Udl & differentiated learning. Retrieved from -differentiated-learning.htmlUdl & differentiated learning.