UDL and approach for today’s Classroom Neil O’Sullivan MSc Learning Technologies Innovative together Ltd. www.innovate-together.com Email: neilso@innovate-together.com Twitter: @neilosit
Objectives of Workshop What is Universal Design for Learning all about? We’ll examine examples of Universal Design for Learning A creative session where participants will identify UDL teacher competencies and practices. Participants will gain: | A knowledge of the Principles of Universal Design | Learn about Universal Design tools and resources | Strategies to apply UDL to any lesson or learning experience | Implementing Universal Design for Learning Best Practice examples | Producing accessible course materials
What is UDL? UDL is the practice of embedding flexible strategies into the curriculum during the planning process so that All students can access a variety of learning solutions. (CAST.org)
UDL is about removing barriers & anticipating needs
UDL has been practiced in some form in the US for over 20 years. CAST UDL has been practiced in some form in the US for over 20 years. CAST.org in the 1990s. Technology now makes it easier to implement.
Classroom demographics and new knowledge have set the stage for UDL today Change in classroom make up Greater understanding of the brain and how we learn Realisation that one size does not fit all
In today’s Classroom we can harness the power of modern technologies to provide the flexibility needed to adjust to learner differences more easily.
UDL strategies for instruction are included at the start. More efficient in the long run Benefit more students More acceptable to students.
The Recognition Network Teachers provide Students have Flexible ways of presenting lesson content Options for how they receive the content
The Strategic Network Teachers provide Students have Flexible methods of expression and assessment Choices for how they demonstrate their learning
The Affective Network Teachers provide Students have Flexible options for student engagement Choices which will engage student interest
UDL Framework & Checkpoints
Teaching Activities Recognition Network: building knowledge Materials Assessments Recognition Network: building knowledge Strategic Network: building skills Affective Network: character building
Multiple means of Presentation Knowledge building Goal Hyperlinks Video Close captions Enlarged, coloured text Audio support Text to speech Speech to text Multimedia and presentation tools like Prezi, PPT Movie maker etc. etc. Hyper links to background information Quick access to definitions, Send files, video, simulations, images, illustrations
Multiple means of engagement Attitude Building Goal Audio, Visual / Hands on Multimedia projects Web quests Project Based Learning Cooperative Learning
Multiple means of expression Skill Building Goal Graphic outlining tools Mind-maps Graphic organisers Keyboard & spelling supports Video Podcasts Presentations tools Photo collages Graphics Tools
Oliver Wendell Holmes said: “A mind that is stretched to a new idea never returns to its original dimension” The Padlet: https://padlet.com/neilos/UDLWorkshop Workshop form: http://bit.ly/2dVCfZK