Lesson One: Technology Strategy by Crystal Mathew

UDL- Universal Design for Learning

crystal_mathew9 — 2013-06-29 03:20:25 UTC

The Universal Design for Learning is a teaching approach designed for diverse student populations. This framework helps schools provide rich supports for learning so that all individuals can succeed in the general education curriculum. This video outlines some of the basic principles of UDL. Simply click the link below to watch the video.

UDL Principles

crystal_mathew9 — 2013-06-29 03:27:06 UTC

UDL means differentiating instruction on the front end for the whole class so that instruction is provided in multiple ways to meet the needs of all diverse learners. With UDL, fewer adaptations are needed for individual students because the differentiation is built in.

Using UDL to Support Every Student's Learning

crystal_mathew9 — 2013-06-29 03:35:06 UTC

By clicking the image below, you will see how UDL can help provide

each student with the appropriate instructional support and challenges.

Why is UDL Important?

crystal_mathew9 — 2013-06-29 03:40:12 UTC

UDL provides a blueprint for creating instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments that work for everyone--not a single, one-size-fits-all solution but rather flexible approaches that can be customized and adjusted for individual needs.

AT Laws

crystal_mathew9 — 2013-06-29 03:45:06 UTC

This website outlines the mandates of various federal public laws that impact the educational programs and services that children with disabilities receive.

UDL Principles

crystal_mathew9 — 2013-06-29 03:48:52 UTC

The following concept diagram outlines the three major UDL principles: Representation, expression, and engagement.

All Children have the right to learn!

crystal_mathew9 — 2013-06-29 03:50:46 UTC

Ji Hyun Yoo's Response

yoojh_x3 — 2013-07-03 02:36:17 UTC

Crystal, I really like how you gave us a concept diagram that outlines the three major UDL principles. It gives me a full understanding view of what the principle's are all about now. REPRESENTATION shows us that we need to give various ways of learning for the student's success, EXPRESSION provides alternate choices for demonstrating what they learned, and ENGAGEMENT shows us that if you tap into a learner's interest and challenge them accordingly, you can motivate them to do their best. I think this is what all teachers need to remember as we're working for the students' best interest and nothing else.

Kaitlyn Neagli

2013-07-04 16:23:39 UTC

Cyrstal, I think the visual aspect of you

wall is great. The images make it page easy

to read and enjoyable to look at. Providing links

to documents is a great way to allow people to find more

information if desired. I also think the content

you picked was important for learners. UDL is so important

for diverse learners and you really outlined it well.

Teachers need to undersant the best ways to provide

UDL lessons and how to make them functional for all learners

You did great describing the concept.

Lakesha Darden

lakeshadarden — 2013-07-04 18:14:14 UTC

Crystal- Your wall is nice! Not too crowded and very descriptive! I too like the outline of the UDL principles. It's very detailed! The diagram at the top of your wall was also neat and easy to use!

Tamara King

tam0812 — 2013-07-04 21:23:19 UTC

I really enjoyed reading the diagram at the top of your wall on using UDL in the classroom. The diagram provides exact descriptions of what to follow in the classroom. This is a set up for success in the classroom and is easy to follow. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure the students' are successful.

Jesus Medina's response

2013-07-04 23:54:13 UTC

Crystal,

I really like how you use the concepts of UDL.

The pictures diagrams are easy to follow and

understand. The image supporting every

students learning is a great way of showing

the three UDL processes. I really like that image

Cindy Santana's Response

cindy_santana92 — 2013-07-05 04:44:15 UTC

Crystal,

I think you did a great job emphasizing what you have learned so far in this course! I really did enjoy the graph that you provided on your wall about using UDL to support every student's learning. I also liked your description on what UDL is and I liked that you provided us with the links to visit and learn more about UDL. I also liked the AT Law link that you provided. I actually used this in my wall as well and I thought it was a very useful tool. Great job!

Catherine Lobrin's Response:

catherine_lobri — 2013-07-05 05:03:50 UTC

Crystal,

I love how your page emphasizes a lot of information on the UDL teaching approach. It is evident this lesson allowed you to master the overall make up of the UDL method. It is true there are 3 primary principles for UDL which are: representation, expression and engagement. Representation gives the student ways to acquire the information. Expression provides alternatives way to demonstrate what they know and Engagement helps the student with activities to get a sense of the content. All of these principles are something teachers need to know and apply in the field and I can tell you understand them very well.

Lisa Jackson

2013-07-05 05:09:15 UTC

Crystal, I really enjoyed viewing your wall. I like the statement "All children have the right to learn". I liked how you used diagrams to explain UDL principals, and using UDL to support every student's learning. I noticed how the diagrams for using UDL to support every student's learning included strategic, affective, and responsive goals. This helped me to have a better understanding as to how the three goals work for students using UDL.

Nickawana Boudreaux

2013-07-05 16:34:02 UTC

I enjoy the picture of the three inter-locking circles that all encompass the concept of UDL. It further demonstrates the idea that we educators must remember to implement the principle of UDL in: representation, expression and engagement. When we are able to implement these 3 ideas, students will be at an academic advantage and have a better of achieving academic success.

Belinda Perez

2013-07-05 21:42:44 UTC

I really like the graphic web you included-it is something that we can use in the classroom. Another idea would be to create individual student profiles that would include their strengths, needs, and dislikes. This could help when implementing UDL into lessons and assignments. I also like the AT timeline. I am a very visual person and this breaks down the laws easily. As future teachers we should become familiar with these in order to advocate for our students.

Teresa Mendoza

tere_mendoza10 — 2013-07-06 00:51:19 UTC

I really like that your wall was organized. I liked seeing that you included a graphic organizer explaining the UDL principles. All your visuals made it easier to retain the information. I liked how you used the concepts of UDL.

Mark Henson

2013-07-06 01:21:21 UTC

I like how you introduced your information. You didn't just put up a graphic or website but lead with a little summarization of what the graphic was showing. It really helped get your points across about UDL and assistive technology in the classroom.

EMILYs Response

2013-07-06 03:20:41 UTC

We have similiar material on our walls but I love the visualizations,

as i am a visual learner its easy for me to understand things rather then just read all about them.

The Using UDL to support every students learning module is a good way to help anyone understand how

udl helps everyone and in different ways