Universal design for learning
- 1. Universal Design for LearningKatherine FecaninReaching and Engaging All Learners through TechnologyEDUC 6714I-4May 2011
- 2. Universal Design for LearningWhat is it?A set of principles for curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportunities to learnInspired by architecture-- Buildings were designed and created to be accessible for all people, even those with disabilities.
- 3. Universal Design for Learning***Maximum flexibility with maximum opportunity***Closed captioning and ATMs for hearing impaired
- 4. Universal Design for LearningThree Principles/Guidelines
- 5. Universal Design for LearningUltimately------ Provide students with choices and options with their academics!!!!!Students enjoy using technology. They use it everyday on their own; cell phones, computers, video games, and iPods/iPads to name a few.Technology helps provide those choices. Why not take advantage of them?
- 6. Universal Design for LearningTechnology examples:PowerPoint/Publisher etc. (Microsoft Office tools)Virtual field tripsOnline PortfoliosConcept mapping sites– InspirationOnline versions of textbooks, literature, etc.Audio copies of booksWord processing softwareWebquestsBlogs, Wiki-pages, Podcasts, Interactive websites …………..
- 7. Universal Design for LearningTechnology examples:…….. the possibilities are massive!Imagine what can be accomplished when we tap into our students’ creativity, in addition to, our own???Added bonus: Our students will be familiar and comfortable with a variety of technology tools when NJDOE changes our state mandated testing to an online and digital format when Measurement Inc.’s contract expires.
- 8. Universal Design for LearningThree Principles and Brain Research
- 9. Universal Design for LearningCAST Online Tools ReviewClass Profile Maker: provides template for educators to determine the learning profile of their students
- 10. UDL Goal Setter: assists educators in setting goals for the learners in their classes
- 11. Curriculum Barrier Finder: helps teachers analyze curriculum to identify any hidden barriers that students may encounter when learning and therefore, the teacher can accommodate his/her student(s) by adjusting instructional presentation and methodsUniversal Design for LearningResources:Center for Applied Special Technology. (2009). UDL guidelines, version 1.0. Retrieved from http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidelinesMeo, G. (2008). Curriculum planning for all learners: Applying universal design for learning (UDL) to a high school reading comprehension program. Preventing School Failure, 52(2), 21–30. Rose, D., & Meyer, A. (2002). Teaching every student in the digital age: Universal design for learning. Retrieved from http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/ideas/tes/ UDL Solutions Finder http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/udlsolutionsfinder.cfm UDL Curriculum Barriers Finder (paper backup available in textbook) http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/curriculumbarriers.cfm UDL Class Profile Maker (paper backup available in textbook) http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/classprofile.cfm UDL Goal Setter http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/udlgoalsetter.cfm Curriculum Content Resourceshttp://udlselfcheck.cast.org/resources.php#curriculum UDL Lesson Builder http://lessonbuilder.cast.org/ UDL Book Builder http://bookbuilder.cast.org/