1. Universal Design for Learning: Monday, April 28, 2014 BPS A Framework for Teaching All Learners 1@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

2. Introductions 2@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014 BPS

3. How many years in education? Less than 2 years Between 3 and 10 years Over 10 years Over 20 years! 3@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

4. Who traveled the furthest to get here today? Less than 5 miles, I practically live here! Between 5-15 miles Between 15-30 miles, but felt like farther! Over 30 miles, are you kidding me?! 4@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

5. 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! 5@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

6. Goals for today Build background To learn how UDL addresses challenges of learner variability To strategize how to apply UDL to practice 6@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

7. UDL implementation: takes time 7@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

8. What are your goals? For this workshop today? For your professional learning? 8@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

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10. RULES: Tallest freestanding structure Entire marshmallow on top Use as much/little of the contents in bag (not the bag); can break, cut… @CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 201410

11. With Post Its: (2 min) What is one success you noted? What is one change you would make next time? 11@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

12. 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. 12@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

13. Watch the TED talk 13@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

14. Why begin with this exercise? Goal driven 14@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

15. 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) @CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 201415

16. Clear goals matter @CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 201416

17. UDL Core Concept #2: Variability Old view of learning: @CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 201417

18. New understanding of learning: Variability 18@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

19. Variability @CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 201419

20. UDL key concept #3: Context matters @CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

21. Context matters: even at the DNA level @CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 201421

22. Goal. Variability. Context. What resonates for your practice? 22@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

23. 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? 23@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

24. Questions: 3 key concepts to UDL framework Goals, Variability, Context

25. Break 25@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

26. Building Background: Started ‘in the margins’ 26@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

27. 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.” 27@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

28. UDL framework: Goal, Variability, Context (design) 28@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

29. Design from beginning to reduce barriers so all can reach the goal 29@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

30. Choose one & discuss: the goal, who else benefits from the design? Ramp Curb Cut Electric Doors Captions on Television Easy Grip Tools… 30@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

31. UDL Curriculum: ‘cognitive’ accessibility Goal, Variability, Design Make available for all 31@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

32. In your words, what is the UDL framework? (write, draw, tweet, build, discuss…) @CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 201432

33. UDL… Designs for variability Changes the curriculum (context) --not the student Clear goal, flexible means 33@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

34. 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 34@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014

35. Clearing the path for someone with special needs, clear the path for all. 35

36. @CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014 http://www.funkylunch.com/ LUNCH, ½ hour