https://padlet.com/rrodri156_2/byeklo4dqtxxwopm Why and how to use UDL and OER en-us 2022-12-08 05:23:22 UTC 2025-04-16 22:27:47 UTC hello@padlet.com rrodri156_2 https://padlet.com/rrodri156_2/byeklo4dqtxxwopm/wish/2413909417 Universal Design for learning, or UDL, is a way of teaching and learning that gives students equitable opportunities to be successful in the classroom. UDL strives to incorporate a wide variety of teaching strategies to remove any roadblocks to learning. It is a flexible way of teaching that is adjustable to all students needs. This approach to teaching doesn't explicitly aim to help students that learn or think differently, but it is very helpful for those students that face these challenges. ]]> 2022-12-08 05:50:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rrodri156_2/byeklo4dqtxxwopm/wish/2413909417 rrodri156_2 https://padlet.com/rrodri156_2/byeklo4dqtxxwopm/wish/2413910626 The three principles of UDL are engagement, representation, and action and expression. 

-Engagement asks teachers to present students with multiple forms of motivations. Presenting students with choices and giving assignments that students feel are representative of themselves are two ways to pique interest in learners. 

-Representation means delivering information to students in various formats. So instead of just reading a text a teacher might also have a video or a hands-on learning experience that lets students access material in the way that best suits their learning style.

-Action and expression means giving students multiple ways to demonstrate all that they have learned. Students might have the option of taking a test, giving a presentation, or participating in a project based assessment. ]]> 2022-12-08 05:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rrodri156_2/byeklo4dqtxxwopm/wish/2413910626 rrodri156_2 https://padlet.com/rrodri156_2/byeklo4dqtxxwopm/wish/2413915466 You should use UDL because it makes the learning environment more inclusive for all learners. With UDL, you can design lessons that make learning accessible to a vast variety of students' learning needs. This helps to eliminate many learning obstacles or unnecessary learning barriers.]]> 2022-12-08 05:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rrodri156_2/byeklo4dqtxxwopm/wish/2413915466 rrodri156_2 https://padlet.com/rrodri156_2/byeklo4dqtxxwopm/wish/2413931705 Universal Design for Learning encourages learners to grow and develop by using different teaching and learning strategies. This benefits learning by empowering students to hone their strengths as well as to help them to work on their weaknesses. UDL also benefits teachers because it helps them learn about the diverse learning styles of their students. It also benefits teachers by reducing the time that is needed for individual tutoring sessions and accommodations for assessment. ]]> 2022-12-08 06:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rrodri156_2/byeklo4dqtxxwopm/wish/2413931705 rrodri156_2 https://padlet.com/rrodri156_2/byeklo4dqtxxwopm/wish/2413962907 As the word "universal" in UDL suggests, there are a wide variety of strategies for using UDL in the classroom. Some of these strategies include:

-Digital and audio text. The use of digital text allows students to change the size of the text, the screen color, and contrast. Videos have captioning and audio has the option of transcripts. 

- Flexible work spaces. Students should be provided areas for quiet individual work, small and large group work, and group instruction. Students should be allowed to wear headphones if they need quiet time while completing independent assignments.

-Assignment options. Students should be provided with different options for assignments. Students may create a podcast, a video, take a test, or create a piece of art that shows what they have learned.

-Post lesson goals. In a UDL classroom, goals are front and center. Specific goals should be posted in the classroom. Learners should also write down goals in their notebooks. Teachers should also remind students of the goals throughout the lesson.


]]> 2022-12-08 06:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rrodri156_2/byeklo4dqtxxwopm/wish/2413962907 rrodri156_2 https://padlet.com/rrodri156_2/byeklo4dqtxxwopm/wish/2413993271 Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching, learning, and research materials that are created to be free and accessible to everyone. OER are designed to break down barriers in education by allowing teacher's to personalize the materials and use them in interesting contexts. OER are developed to help provide an alternate or specialized way of teaching. ]]> 2022-12-08 07:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rrodri156_2/byeklo4dqtxxwopm/wish/2413993271 rrodri156_2 https://padlet.com/rrodri156_2/byeklo4dqtxxwopm/wish/2414879341 OER should be used in classrooms because they give teachers ways to reuse and revise content, so they can teach the material they wish to teach in the exact way that they wish to teach it. OER should also be used because it free, which saves students money and allows students to have their own copy of the course material. ]]> 2022-12-08 21:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rrodri156_2/byeklo4dqtxxwopm/wish/2414879341 rrodri156_2 https://padlet.com/rrodri156_2/byeklo4dqtxxwopm/wish/2414902685 There are several benefits of using OER in the classroom because OER can expand access to learning. Students all over the globe can use OER at anytime and from any place and as many times as they like. Another benefit of using OER is that is can help to enhance regular content. Multimedia resources can help to supplement texts and context that could be missing. Also, presenting content in a variety of ways can help students who have a different way of thinking or learning gain a deeper understanding of the content. Lastly, OERs can be improved or updated as times and information change. Teachers can taking OER materials and modify or enhance them when there are updates.]]> 2022-12-08 21:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rrodri156_2/byeklo4dqtxxwopm/wish/2414902685 rrodri156_2 https://padlet.com/rrodri156_2/byeklo4dqtxxwopm/wish/2416152606 Though UDL and OER are both very nuanced ideas they seem to work hand in hand very perfectly. Ways that UDL and OER can be used in tandem are numerous. Here are a couple

-Teaching students at different levels. Often times in the classroom there are students at different levels of competency. With OER, the teacher can assign different texts they've found online to help target students that are performing below grades level, but teacher can also find resources online to help students that are performing able grade level. These OER can be used in the same UDL designed lesson so all students have content that is appropriate to their level of competency.

-Presenting content in different forms. UDL encourages teachers to present information in different forms so that content is accessible to all learners. Teachers can give students the option to watch a video, read a text, listen to a podcast, and on and on. Teachers can use the internet to find OER and tailor it to their students different learning abilities.

-Options in assessment. OER helps teachers present options in assessment to their UDL classrooms. With the help of OER, teachers can give students a choice in how to present what they have learned in class. Students could take a written test, create a comic strip, or make a slide presentation. The options are endless.]]> 2022-12-10 01:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rrodri156_2/byeklo4dqtxxwopm/wish/2416152606 rrodri156_2 https://padlet.com/rrodri156_2/byeklo4dqtxxwopm/wish/2416259222 https://www.cast.org/products-services/resources

CAST seeks to improve learning design until all limitations to learning have been erased. This site has a lot of free blogs and ideas for setting up a UDL classroom. There are links to resources to help with your UDL classroom.

http://udlforteachers.com

UDL is a complex set of teaching strategies that may seem daunting at first. UDL for teachers that explains the guidelines for UDL and helps teachers understand the ins and outs of setting up a UDL classroom. 

https://blog.brookespublishing.com/9-free-udl-resources-every-teacher-should-know-about/

This blog has a list of 9 free UDL resources including free lesson plans, a speech by a top UDL teacher, and free UDL lesson planning webinar.


]]> 2022-12-10 07:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rrodri156_2/byeklo4dqtxxwopm/wish/2416259222 rrodri156_2 https://padlet.com/rrodri156_2/byeklo4dqtxxwopm/wish/2416259698 https://www.edutopia.org/open-educational-resources-guide

This Edutopia article gives a list of resources on how to get started using OER in your classroom. Whether you are new to OER or a seasoned pro, this article has a lot of new information to help with OER in your classroom.

https://www.iste.org/explore/In-the-classroom/5-open-educational-resources-to-try

This list of OER are aimed to help k-12 teachers find resources to help bring new and innovative forms of OER into the classroom. It also gives tips on how to tailor OER to your specific needs.

https://www.oercommons.org/hubs/k12

OER Commons is a meeting place for teachers who want to use OER. It provides teacher with lessons plans using OER and divides them into categories based on age/grade level, subject, and even has groups teachers can join to collaborate with each of other.]]> 2022-12-10 08:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rrodri156_2/byeklo4dqtxxwopm/wish/2416259698