Advance Organizer 13 by Mrs. Stanley https://padlet.com/wendinicolesmith1414/c8526494wcxu Made with love! en-us 2016-11-15 17:31:41 UTC 2016-11-15 20:56:12 UTC hello@padlet.com Usefulness of UDL wendinicolesmith1414 https://padlet.com/wendinicolesmith1414/c8526494wcxu/wish/137904782 It helps all students, regardless of any disability they may have. It's premise is that instruction should be flexible and equitable.]]> 2016-11-15 20:31:09 UTC https://padlet.com/wendinicolesmith1414/c8526494wcxu/wish/137904782 Features of UDL wendinicolesmith1414 https://padlet.com/wendinicolesmith1414/c8526494wcxu/wish/137906902 It represents information in different formats and types of media, provides options for student expression, and is tailored to student interests. ]]> 2016-11-15 20:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/wendinicolesmith1414/c8526494wcxu/wish/137906902 Real-Life Applications of UDL wendinicolesmith1414 https://padlet.com/wendinicolesmith1414/c8526494wcxu/wish/137907127 I think of UDL as giving students plenty of options for learning. For example, they can demonstrate their learning through writing an essay, making a video, doing a presentation, or whatever else they are most comfortable with. ]]> 2016-11-15 20:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/wendinicolesmith1414/c8526494wcxu/wish/137907127 Assistive Technology wendinicolesmith1414 https://padlet.com/wendinicolesmith1414/c8526494wcxu/wish/137907384 This goes hand in hand with UDL because it serves as an accommodation for students in the classroom - and it enhances instruction for all students, regardless of whether they have a disability. They can be used in any content area, as well. ]]> 2016-11-15 20:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/wendinicolesmith1414/c8526494wcxu/wish/137907384 AT: Need it or not? wendinicolesmith1414 https://padlet.com/wendinicolesmith1414/c8526494wcxu/wish/137909713 For some students, the use of AT is a requirement for learning, and they cannot perform academically without it. For others, AT may just be a useful support. ]]> 2016-11-15 20:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/wendinicolesmith1414/c8526494wcxu/wish/137909713 Classroom AT wendinicolesmith1414 https://padlet.com/wendinicolesmith1414/c8526494wcxu/wish/137910032 -Writing: text-to-speech applications, Voki's, word processing programs, etc.
-Reading: talking storybooks, ebooks, iPads with adjustable contrast settings, etc. 
-Math: online problems, manipulatives, Excel, etc. ]]> 2016-11-15 20:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/wendinicolesmith1414/c8526494wcxu/wish/137910032 Practical Concerns wendinicolesmith1414 https://padlet.com/wendinicolesmith1414/c8526494wcxu/wish/137911041 Teachers need to be sure that they are appropriately modeling how to use AT in the classroom, and to use cooperative vs. individual learning strategies to help students get the most out of the experience.]]> 2016-11-15 20:53:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wendinicolesmith1414/c8526494wcxu/wish/137911041 Faculty Collaboration wendinicolesmith1414 https://padlet.com/wendinicolesmith1414/c8526494wcxu/wish/137911514 It's essential that all faculty be on the same page with using UDL and AT in the classroom. It should be a fundamental element in professional development planning.]]> 2016-11-15 20:55:35 UTC https://padlet.com/wendinicolesmith1414/c8526494wcxu/wish/137911514