Inclusive practice through UDL by Dianne Blackburn https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09 SIDRA QF en-us 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC 2025-06-22 17:18:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/567091903/d716a04938048f87b3d7a3d4ac596921/Computer.webp The weather in Ireland, how would you prepare? info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525969 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525969 Group 2 info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525970 In the traditional classroom
Inclusion for specific students.
  1. Inclusion is only for identified students, the goal being to help these students learn the same material as their classmates.
  2. For instance, a student might get an alternate format for a book, like an audiobook. But alternate formats aren’t available to the whole class.
In the UDL classroom?

]]> 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525970 Group 1 info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525972 In the traditional classroom
Teaching focuses on what is taught.
  1. The primary focus is on teaching the subject matter students need to learn. Lessons are designed and taught with a “typical” student in mind.
  2. That often means the teacher will present the material in one way for the entire class.
  3. A lesson on the Civil War, for instance, might involve the teacher lecturing the class and writing facts and dates on the board.
In the UDL classroom?

]]> 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525972 Why should we change what we are currently doing? info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525973 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525973 Student reflection info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525975 Student ATL reflection tool]]> 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525975 Session objectives info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525976
  • Develop our understanding of variability in the context of our learners
  • Explore the barriers to learning and consider how to remove them through the development of practice.
  • Develop strategies for effective classroom planning


    • ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525976     Check out these strategies info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525977 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525977 As a grade level group, select an area of UDL practice as a focus info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525978
  • Select a range of learning experiences/teacher strategies that can be developed to start our ‘toolbox’  
  • Share out your strategies and explain your choice
  • Use the table in the post above as a template to start


    • ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525978     Choose a sub-category and design a learning engagement aligned to that strategy info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525979 Access the guidelines here]]> 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525979 Why UDL info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525980 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525980 Create an Action Plan info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525981 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n9_kqETEeeRUXlfxVkEdgUa2hnGRfQwA8LrsU2asCVI/edit?usp=sharing]]> 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525981 Hofsted Insights info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525982 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525982 Your turn info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525984 In your group/subject group, look at an example of a lesson plan or learning engagement and review it together.
    What levels of variability could you predict?
    What adjustments could you make to it?

    ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525984     UDL in the classroom info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525985 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525985 In your group create a student who has all the variables we should consider! info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525986 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525986 Group 3 info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525987 In the traditional classroom
    The teacher decides how the material is taught and what the assessment will look like.
    1. The teacher teaches in one way for the whole class, and all students are expected to learn in that way.
    2. The teacher prescribes the type of product or response for the assessment
    In the UDL classroom?


    ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525987     Group 4 info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525988 In the traditional classroom
    The classroom has a fixed setup    .
    1. It looks like a traditional classroom—desks lined up in rows or grouped in pods. 
    2. The teacher stands in front and teaches to the whole class at once.
    In the UDL classroom?


    ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525988     Group 5 info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525989 In the traditional classroom
    Grades are used to measure performance.
    • Students get periodic feedback on how they’re doing through tests, quizzes, projects and assignments. 
    • Grades typically aren’t used as part of an ongoing discussion about goals and learning.
    In the UDL classroom?
    ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525989     Our seminar objectives info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525990
    Session 1
    Consider why should we change what we’re currently doing?
    Explore the UDL approach to teaching and learning
    Understand the variability of a student and the ‘mythical average’ 
    Session 2
    Develop our understanding of variability in the context of our learners
    Explore the barriers to learning and consider how to remove them through the development of practice.
    Develop strategies for effective classroom planning
    Session 3
    Understand cultural competency and UDL
    Develop current practice to utilise elements of UDL framework 
    Consider vertical articulation building a ‘toolbox’ of strategies
    Session 4
    Develop authentic assessment that connects to learning experiences through the criteria
    Create a range of assessment approaches that meet the criteria allowing student agency
    Reflect upon the implementation of UDL in your own school context



    ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525990     Here you will find links to resources to use as you develop your practice info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525993 UDL Guidelines with examples
    Cast.org
    IB case studies
    Meeting student learning diversity in the classroom
    Collective Vertical articulation of UDL
    Language Acquisition examples

    ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525993     The framework of UDL info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525994 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525994 What does UDL look like in the classroom? info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525995 Examples]]> 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525995 Videos info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525996 Todd Rose
    Shelley Moore
    UDL Assessment]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525996     Action plan info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525997 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525997 Key questions to ask info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525998 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525998 Distance learning info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525999 6 UDL best practices for online learning]]> 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255525999 www.understood.org info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526000 A great website for all things UDL.]]> 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526000 Your turn info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526001
  • In your group/subject group, look at an example of a lesson plan or learning engagement and review it together.
  • What levels of variability could you predict?
  • What adjustments could you make to it?
    • Post your reflection here!

    ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526001     EXPLORE the barriers to learning and consider how to remove them info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526002
    Add to the centre of chart paper BARRIER

    Add your thoughts

    Read your colleagues' comments 

    Can you provide strategies or solutions to remove barriers to learning?

    Consider:
    Physical, associated with buildings and facilities
    Subject-specific
    School-wide
    Individual
    Curriculum-based 
    ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526002     Key questions info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526003 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526003 Group 1 info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526004

    Traditional instruction

    Students learn content by independently reading their textbook chapter on Ancient Egypt.

    Barriers

    Requires students to:

    Understand and learn the content, regardless of background knowledge or cultural experiences

    Extract the relevant information in the text

    UDL solution?
    ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526004     Group 2 info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526005
    Traditional instruction

    During classroom lecture, the teacher summarizes information in the textbook.

    Barriers

    Requires students to:

    Learn by the limited examples in the textbook

    Be physically or cognitively able to take notes

    UDL solution?
    ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526005     Group 3 info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526006 Traditional instruction
    During whole-group instruction, the teacher shows a twenty-minute video on archaeological finds and follows it with class discussion.
    Barriers
    Requires students to:
    Engage or participate in whole-class discussion, regardless of disposition (e.g., shy students)
    Whole-group instruction usually targets the middle 50 percent of the class (not all ability levels)

    UDL solution?


    ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526006     Group 4 info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526007 Traditional instruction
    Students complete worksheets about pyramids and mummies as independent class work.
    Barriers
    Geared toward memorization rather than the transfer of knowledge
    Ignores students’ learning preferences

    UDL solution?]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526007     Create a resource that uses this flexible approach adapted from your current unit/lesson plan info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526008 Consider materials
    Textbook, Overhead projector , Lecture and chalkboard, other potential Barriers
    Evaluate the materials
    List at least one potential barrier for each.
    Generate
    Three possible universally designed materials or media that you can use and explain why each will more flexibly meet the students’ needs.

    What would be the UDL materials?
    What is your rationale for use?

    ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526008     I used to think…….Now I think…… info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526009 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526009 Assessment in the UDL classroom info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526012 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526012 UDL Tips for assessment info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526013
  • Offer authentic opportunities for assessment.
  • Include frequent formative assessments.
  • Reduce unnecessary barriers to access.
  • Support learner variability through flexible assessments.
  • Use and share rubrics to clarify expectations.
  • Involve learners in assessing their learning progress.
  • Reflect on summative assessments for future design.

    • ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526013     Your turn info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526014
  • Select a range of learning experiences/teacher strategies that can be developed to further develop your ‘toolbox’  
  • Adapt an assessment  
  • Use the checklist to develop the assessment with your group

    • ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526014     UDL Strateges for Engagement info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526015 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526015 UDL strategies for representation with links info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526016 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526016 UDL strategies for action and expression with links info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526018 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526018 Your own school – group reflection info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526019
  • Which stakeholders in your school are responsible for inclusion and learning diversity?
  • What will be each person's role in making UDL a sustainable part of teaching, learning, and professional development?
  • Identify the possible bottlenecks and roadblocks to making UDL happen in your schools
    • Create a graphic to illustrate your answers!

    ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526019     Compass point reflection info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526020 E = Excited
    What excites you? What’s the upside?
    W = Worrisome
    What do you find worrisome? What’s the downside?
    N = Need to Know
    What else do you need to know or find out about? What additional information would help you?
    S = Suggestion for Moving Forward
    What is your suggestion for moving forward?]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526020     Top 10 UDL Tips for Designing an Engaging Learning Environment info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526021
  • Support risk-taking
  • Offer time for active reflection on learning and engagement
  • Share examples and non-examples
  • Increase opportunities for collaboration
  • Ensure resources and supports meet the demands of a task
  • Incorporate authentic and relevant examples
  • Provide frequent, formative feedback
  • Present flexible assessment options
  • Minimize distractions
  • Create clear, specific goals

    • ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526021     Session objectives info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526022
  • Create collaboratively a range of approaches that consider UDL through content, process and assessment
  • Reflect upon the implementation of UDL and school support.


    • ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526022     Language and cultural context info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526023 Read the article by Joni Degner
    Add to to padlet here your reflection!]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526023     Our context and that of our students info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526024 With your group consider your context and that of your students
    • Consider any areas of common context
    • Explore the area where their may be differing context
    • Create strategies to identify context, possible conflict and solutions
    Post your groups' reflections here!

    ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526024     Culture – Compare countries info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526025 Access Hofstede's comparison tool here and explore your home country and another contry you connect with in some way!
    Reflect on your learning!]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526025     Check out these strategies created by other educators info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526026 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526026 Create your own strategies info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526027 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526027 Quiet reflection….. info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526029 We will take a moment for ‘Quiet reflection’ – a quiet, private time to gather thoughts, connect learning, reflect on what has been learned and what still needs to be learned. 
    During this time you can visit/revisit the Padlet or update your Action Plan
    ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526029     Session objectives info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526030 Consider why should we change what we’re currently doing?
    Explore the UDL approach to teaching and learning
    Understand the variability of a student and the ‘mythical average’ 


    ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526030     Why should we change what we’re currently doing? info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526031
  • What are your schools needs? 
  • Are there specific needs  you want to address?
  • Take a moment to gather your thoughts  
  • On GO, stand up and find a participant whom you don’t usually work with.
  • Discuss - Why should we change what we’re currently doing?
  • Return to your table, shar out your findings. 
  • Elect a spokesperson to share out the key findings.

    • ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526031     Where can we see UDL in our environment today? info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526032
  • Consider with your group where we see UDL in our daily lives
  • Consider and the diverse people the design benefits and state how these people benefit.
  • Add your ideas to the Padlet!
  • Here are some examples to help you. 
    1. Automatic doors
    2. Captions on TV
    3. Travelator

    10 minutes!

    ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526032     Connect, Extend, challenge info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526033 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526033 What are the variables we should consider info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526034 In your group, create a student on chart paper that shows all of the variables we should consider]]> 2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526034 Quiet reflection….. info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526035 We will take a moment for ‘Quiet reflection’ – a quiet, private time to gather thoughts, connect learning, reflect on what has been learned and what still needs to be learned. 
    During this time you can visit/revisit the Padlet or update your Action Plan
    ]]>     2022-08-05 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255526035     Coming in knowing that students will be highly variable allows us to plan accordingly info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255532379 At your table
    Consider a typical lesson in a school. 
    What barriers might there be?
    For example: –
    How will this work for learners who don’t take in information well?  
    How will it work for learners who are afraid to talk in front of others? 
    Consider strengths and challenges

    ]]>     2022-08-05 15:08:41 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2255532379     rorizk1 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2257354839 2022-08-09 11:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2257354839 info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2257948977 2022-08-10 05:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2257948977 info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2257949175 2022-08-10 05:24:15 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2257949175 Schedule info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2258786499 2022-08-11 04:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/ewz0cmdu8trkzk09/wish/2258786499