Inclusive practice through UDL by Dianne Blackburn https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r InThinking en-us 2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC 2025-09-14 19:01:52 UTC hello@padlet.com Our seminar objectives info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446270 Session 1
Explore the UDL approach to teaching and learning
Understand the variability of a student and the ‘mythical average’
Develop our understanding of variability in the context of our learners
Session 2
Explore the barriers to learning and consider how to remove them through the development of practice.
Develop strategies for effective classroom planning
Understand cultural competency and UDL
Session 3
Create a learning experience using UDL 
Develop current practice to utilise elements of the UDL framework
Consider vertical articulation building a ‘toolbox’ of strategies
Session 4
Create a range of assessment approaches that meet the criteria allowing student agency
Develop authentic assessment that connects to learning experiences through the criteria
Reflect upon implementation of UDL in your own school context

]]> 2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446270 Here you will find links to resources to use as you develop your practice info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446271 UDL Guidelines with examples
Cast.org
IB case studies
Meeting student learning diversity in the classroom
Collective Vertical articulation of UDL
Language Acquisition examples
Goalbook]]> 2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446271 The framework of UDL info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446273 2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446273 What does UDL look like in the classroom? info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446274 Examples]]> 2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446274 Videos info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446275 Todd Rose
Shelley Moore
UDL Assessment]]> 2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446275 Session objectives info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446278
  • Create a learning experience using UDL  
  • Develop current practice to utilise elements of UDL framework 
  • Consider vertical articulation building a ‘toolbox’ of strategies

    • ]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446278     Culture – Compare countries info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446279 Access Hofstede's comparison tool here and explore your home country and another contry you connect with in some way!
    Reflect on your learning!]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446279     Group 1 info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446280 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?

    ]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446280     Group 2 info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446281 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?

    ]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446281     Group 3 info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446282 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?


    ]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446282     Group 4 info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446283 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?


    ]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446283     Group 5 info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446284 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?
    ]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446284     Check out these strategies info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446285 2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446285 As a grade level group, select an area of UDL practice as a focus info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446287
  • 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


    • ]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446287     Group 1 info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446288 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
    Your UDL solution?]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446288     Group 3 info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446289 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?]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446289     Group 2 info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446290 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
    Your UDL solution?]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446290     Group 4 info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446291 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?]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446291     Create a resource that uses this flexible approach adapted from your current unit/lesson plan info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446292 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?

    ]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446292     Choose a sub-category and design a learning engagement aligned to that strategy info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446293 Access the guidelines here]]> 2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446293 Session objectives info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446295
    Explore the UDL approach to teaching and learning
    Understand the variability of a student and the ‘mythical average’ 
    Develop our understanding of variability in the context of our learners

    ]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446295     Create an Action Plan info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446297 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n9_kqETEeeRUXlfxVkEdgUa2hnGRfQwA8LrsU2asCVI/edit?usp=sharing]]> 2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446297 Why UDL info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446298 2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446298 Where do we see UDL in our daily lives? info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446299 2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446299 The weather in Ireland, how would you prepare? info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446300 2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446300 Why should we change what we are currently doing? info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446301 2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446301 What do I... info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446302 See?
    Think?
    Wonder?]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446302     Key questions info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446303 2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446303 www.understood.org info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446304 A great website for all things UDL.]]> 2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446304 Session objectives info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446307
  • Create a range of assessment approaches that meet the criteria allowing student agency
  • Develop authentic assessment that connects to learning experiences through the criteria
  • Reflect upon implementation of UDL in your own school context

    • ]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446307     Assessment in the UDL classroom info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446310 2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446310 UDL Tips for assessment info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446311
  • 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.

    • ]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446311     Your turn info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446312
  • 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

    • ]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446312     Your own school – group reflection info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446313
  • 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!

    ]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446313     Top 10 UDL Tips for Designing an Engaging Learning Environment info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446314
  • 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
    • Add your own in the comments box
    ]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446314     Compass point reflection info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446315 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?]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446315     Session objectives info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446317
  • Explore the barriers to learning
  • Develop strategies for effective classroom planning
  • Understand cultural competency and UDL

    • ]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446317     In your group create a student who has all the variables we should consider! info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446318 2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446318 Your turn info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446319
  • 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!

    ]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446319     EXPLORE the barriers to learning and consider how to remove them info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446320 Add to the map barriers to learning
    Read your colleagues comments, can you provide strategies to remove barriers to learning?
    Access the Mindmeister here!]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446320     Distance learning info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446321 6 UDL best practices for online learning]]> 2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446321 Language and cultural context info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446323 Read the article by Joni
    Add your reflection here!]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446323     Our context and that of our students info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446325 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 reflectins here!

    ]]>     2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446325     I used to think…….Now I think…… info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446326 2022-05-09 10:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175446326 Group 1 Student info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175463019 2022-05-09 10:34:39 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175463019 Group 2 Student info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175463252 2022-05-09 10:34:54 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175463252 Your turn info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175473706
    Create a resource that uses this flexible approach adapted from your current unit/lesson plan

    Use the following to help you

    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
    ]]>     2022-05-09 10:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2175473706     DAY 1 REFLECTION: Two stars and a wish info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2176079607 How was today’s workshop? Comment below with two stars from today´s workshop and one wish for tomorrow!]]> 2022-05-09 16:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2176079607 How do you see a UDL planning process best being documented and shared? I am thinking about how do you see the more traditional unit planners - which tend to have differentiation as a kind of add on developing to reflect this shift? jholdaway1 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2176115993 2022-05-09 17:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2176115993 If you have seen this implemented befor, how long did the process take? any lessons learned ? martinabree1_1 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2176116123 2022-05-09 17:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2176116123 I like the way the resources are organised on the padlet. jholdaway1 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2176122571 2022-05-09 17:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2176122571 I also like that this is a small course and the breakout rooms allow a good exchange of ideas and thoughts. jholdaway1 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2176123651 2022-05-09 17:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2176123651 I would also like to see some exemplars of some "best practice" UDL units in an IB MYP context jholdaway1 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2176124757 2022-05-09 17:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2176124757 UDL barrier examples and solutions info6502 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2177716747 2022-05-10 14:30:08 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2177716747 Parlay Ideas jpadilla48 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2177745338 Online Forums and Class Discussions]]> 2022-05-10 14:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2177745338 Student Planner jpadilla48 https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2177970607 2022-05-10 16:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/info6502/p03erl6o57jh4g1r/wish/2177970607