Universal Design for Learning Lesson Planning by Zachary Smith https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2 Made with so much swagger. en-us 2018-04-12 19:21:12 UTC 2023-04-03 18:39:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Pictureland.png Questions zachary_smith4 https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295511269 2018-10-22 15:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295511269 zachary_smith4 https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295512588 2018-10-22 15:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295512588 zachary_smith4 https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295514001 2018-10-22 15:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295514001 zachary_smith4 https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295515604 2018-10-22 15:33:09 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295515604 zachary_smith4 https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295516059 2018-10-22 15:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295516059 zachary_smith4 https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295517515 2018-10-22 15:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295517515 alyssa42193 https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295760667 I have been attempting to learn about UDL for the better part of 2 years now, and I still don't feel like I truly know what it is all about. I've learned about it in my special education teacher preparation program classes, I've done a review of the literature on it, I have attempted creating multiple lessons with UDL in mind, and I have looked at other lessons that exist and adapted them to be more "UDL friendly." However, I still have this nagging feeling like I don't actually understand truly HOW to create something that can actually benefit all students involved and properly meet their educational needs. I think the idea UDL is founded on is important and that educational practices should be adapted to better reach the needs of all learners, but it is difficult to get to that place where you actually feel comfortable and confident in what it is you are doing.
I guess what it really boils down to is: I understand the "why" of UDL, but struggle with the "how."]]> 2018-10-23 02:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295760667 alyssa42193 https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295764369 I liked your example of connecting sight word reading to video games and power/health levels. I've also thought of multiple ways to connect math to students' interests as well. What I still seem to struggle with is getting students more engaged in writing. Not so much a matter of the content, because I try to let them pick the topics they want to write about, but how can I better engage students to make revisions and edits to their writing to improve it? How can I utilize UDL to engage student writing?
Additionally, I understand that there are 3 guidelines for UDL: engagement, representation, and action/expression. Something that's always made me wonder is: why is engagement generally discussed first, but is always labeled at the last guideline?]]> 2018-10-23 02:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295764369 I had previously seen, The Myth of Average Ted talk by Todd Rose, mentioned in your first video. I decided to watch it a second time because I remember the impact it had on me the first time I watched it. I am a person who is able to connect to information through examples and the example of UDL that Todd uses really helps me grasp the concept on a deeper level. I also enjoyed the prosthetics example that you provided in your video. https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295773097

]]> 2018-10-23 03:30:58 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295773097 alyssa42193 https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295777722 I have many instructional goals that I'm trying to sift through my mind and make tangible to become a reality. I think if I'm going to pick one right now, I think I'll stick with my current path I've been walking for this padlet and choose writing.
I want my students to be able to produce a single paragraph related to a topic. This is actually a goal many of my students are working on, so just producing a solid paragraph that relates to the topic that is given to them or that they choose to write about.]]> 2018-10-23 04:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295777722 alyssa42193 https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295778053 My non-negotiables would be that they have to provide a topic sentence, 3 supporting sentences that further discuss their topic, and a concluding sentence that wraps the paragraph up.
My options would be: physically write it, type it up, verbalize it to be dictated, and participate in group brainstorming activities.]]> 2018-10-23 04:09:40 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295778053 alyssa42193 https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295778959 -We can practice writing a paragraph together as a whole group and they can practice writing their own paragraphs.
-We can use the writing app that is available and how to navigate the predictive text feature to assist with writing.
-I can tell students to tell me their ideas that they want to include and write them down in front of them, so they are able to see the words written out to match what they said.
-We can hold brainstorming time where the group takes stands on what they want to write about and provide ideas for how to go about writing them, with me writing their ideas down for them as they go. This can also create a group writing piece where maybe everyone has to share at least one idea.

Materials:
-Paper
-Pencils
-Erasers
-iPads
-Whiteboards
-Whiteboard markers
-Whiteboard erasers
-Poster paper
-Document camera
-Projector
-Color pencils
-Crayons
-Markers
-Writing rubric/checklist]]> 2018-10-23 04:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295778959 alyssa42193 https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295781998 Utilizing writing rubrics.]]> 2018-10-23 04:39:02 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295781998 aliruiz https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295795272 "Criteria for success" writing checklist]]> 2018-10-23 06:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/295795272 In the world of Special Education, we have to make our goals so specific- so when talking about high expectations, and loose means... how could we make goals to reflect high expectations and loose means? nchapple10 https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/296748483 2018-10-25 02:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/296748483 I really like UDL- I just have a ton of "what ifs" and more of "how to" kind of questions. I would really like to see an example of a classroom where UDL is the primary focus, and has been for awhile. I would like to see the different things that instructors do, how they involve their instructional assistants with this, and progress students have made through this. nchapple10 https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/296748718 2018-10-25 02:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/296748718 One goal I am working on with my students is knowing where and when to put periods. We have reviewed it many times, listened to examples, spoken them, corrected, etc. But they struggle with this concept. nchapple10 https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/296749169 2018-10-25 02:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/296749169 My non-negotiable list would include visual directions for the students to refer back to based on the assignment we are learning about periods. There are multiple different lessons that can go with adding periods. But among the non negotiable's would be not to give up. To ask for help if you need it, after talking to a partner about it. Another one would be that they have to either find the missing period, or fill in the correct punctuation when given a sentence. They must know what a period is, and the definition behind it. nchapple10 https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/296750193 2018-10-25 02:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/296750193 I will do multiple lessons about punctuation and periods. nchapple10 https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/296750580 I will have the students use the ipads to type/speak sentences into their notes section.

I will have the students work together in pairs to bounce ideas off of one another.

I will have the students share out their work to verbalize what they did and what they know. 

I will have different forms of assessments. ie: worksheets, videos, acting it out, technology, etc.

]]> 2018-10-25 02:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/296750580 nchapple10 https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/296751208 2018-10-25 02:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/296751208 Allison Gage aegage https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/297812241 I loved the analogy of designing a building with accessibility needs in mind. We often think only of the learning goal but skip the means, by which, to access the goal. ]]> 2018-10-28 21:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/297812241 Allison Gage aegage https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/297812437 I am currently working on reading comprehension and accessing the meaning of text for readers who are non-proficient ELA. ]]> 2018-10-28 21:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/297812437 Allison Gage aegage https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/297812596 It is essential that my learners are able to summarize the main idea in a text and identify at least 3 supporting details that explain or relate to the main idea.]]> 2018-10-28 21:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/297812596 Allison Gage aegage https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/297813043 Start by reading a text that is below instructional level and have students summarize with a partner.
After the summarization, Have students complete a graphic organizer comparing and contrasting their oppinions n reading. Following the partner share, group students and have them create a poster/graphic organizer in a small group about the text that they read. Finally, have students report to the class the contents of their poster.]]> 2018-10-28 21:51:40 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/297813043 https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/307452423 I am somewhat familiar with UDL and how beneficial it can be. I do think it is a lot of work and time consuming for teachers to create. Do you have any suggestions on how to begin UDL in a smaller and more gentle way?

]]> 2018-11-25 02:10:42 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/307452423 Currently we are focusing on writing narratives and informative paragraphs. Students need a topic, 3 details, and a closing sentence. https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/307452781 2018-11-25 02:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/307452781 My non- negotiable for writing is my students must have all components for their writing as there is a checklist provided with sentence frames. I know they may not all get it correctly but they should have the gist prior to submission. https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/307452839

]]> 2018-11-25 02:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/307452839 We follow a check list that is provided to ensure that we are meeting the criteria. https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/307452933 We do whole class brainstorming and shared writing to ensure understanding.

We make real life connections from experiences, readings, and videos. ]]> 2018-11-25 02:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/307452933 Ada Gaeta https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/315052634 I like the use of images to show which sections of the brain each section of UDL targets and helps. Universal Design for Learning is a great way to teach to all our students.

]]> 2018-12-17 05:03:31 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/315052634 Ada Gaeta https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/315052925 Do you or anyone have a sample of what a UDL lesson would look like for a Kindergarten class?]]> 2018-12-17 05:07:32 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/315052925 Ada Gaeta https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/315052972 In our class we just finished working on the following theme, "Why do authors tell stories?"]]> 2018-12-17 05:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/315052972 Ada Gaeta https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/315053213 My current number 1 non-negotiable is visuals. Kindergarten definitely need visuals, especially when learning a new language. ]]> 2018-12-17 05:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/315053213 Ms. Castro https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/774484731 I am familiar with UDL and am appreciative of the videos explaining them more in depth, especially on how to incorporated it during our lesson planning.]]> 2020-09-24 03:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/zachary_smith4/q9pyf2eqq7i2/wish/774484731