Universal Design for Learning: Monday, April 28, 2014 BPS A Framework for Teaching All Learners | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
Introductions | #UDL (C) CAST 2014 BPS
How many years in education? Less than 2 years Between 3 and 10 years Over 10 years Over 20 years! | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
Who traveled the furthest to get here today? Less than 5 miles, I practically live here! Between 5-15 miles Between miles, but felt like farther! Over 30 miles, are you kidding me?! | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
Where are you in your understanding about UDL? Just beginning, what does ‘UDL’ stand for? I know a little about UDL I talk about UDL with colleagues Ask me anything about UDL: I could lead a session! | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
Goals for today Build background To learn how UDL addresses challenges of learner variability To strategize how to apply UDL to practice | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
UDL implementation: takes time | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
What are your goals? For this workshop today? For your professional learning? | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
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RULES: Tallest freestanding structure Entire marshmallow on top Use as much/little of the contents in bag (not the bag); can break, | #UDL (C) CAST
With Post Its: (2 min) What is one success you noted? What is one change you would make next time? | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
With Sticky Dots (2 min) Review your team’s Post its Place a DOT where you agree. As a team, report one success & one change you would make. | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
Watch the TED talk | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
Why begin with this exercise? Goal driven | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
UDL Core concept #1: Have a clear goal Many goals: CCSS, district, lesson, department, WIDA… Share goals clearly, all understand Consider flexible means to reach goal | #UDL (C) CAST
Clear goals | #UDL (C) CAST
UDL Core Concept #2: Variability Old view of | #UDL (C) CAST
New understanding of learning: Variability | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
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UDL key concept #3: Context | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
Context matters: even at the DNA | #UDL (C) CAST
Goal. Variability. Context. What resonates for your practice? | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
Elbow buddy discussion 1.Share a key take-away: what resonated? 2.How do UDL core concepts of the goal, variability, & context relate to either the Rubik cube or running shoes? | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
Questions: 3 key concepts to UDL framework Goals, Variability, Context
Break | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
Building Background: Started ‘in the margins’ | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
Inspired by Universal Design … “all new environments and products, to the greatest extent possible, should be usable by everyone regardless of their age, ability, or circumstance.” | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
UDL framework: Goal, Variability, Context (design) | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
Design from beginning to reduce barriers so all can reach the goal | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
Choose one & discuss: the goal, who else benefits from the design? Ramp Curb Cut Electric Doors Captions on Television Easy Grip Tools… | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
UDL Curriculum: ‘cognitive’ accessibility Goal, Variability, Design Make available for all | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
In your words, what is the UDL framework? (write, draw, tweet, build, | #UDL (C) CAST
UDL… Designs for variability Changes the curriculum (context) --not the student Clear goal, flexible means | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
UDL… A mindset for designing learning experiences All individuals can gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning reduces barriers to the curriculum while maintaining high achievement standards/goals for all | #UDL (C) CAST 2014
Clearing the path for someone with special needs, clear the path for all. 35
@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST LUNCH, ½ hour