https://padlet.com/ligonsk/qjb3bydpntcprg08 Universal Design for Learning (UDL) en-us 2022-06-14 14:59:53 UTC 2025-05-27 05:45:01 UTC hello@padlet.com ligonsk https://padlet.com/ligonsk/qjb3bydpntcprg08/wish/2220966726 This resource is a visual that represents how UDL makes learning accessible to students from the beginning. The article explains the purpose behind making learning accessible and not just equal or equitable. This resource is relevant to my understanding of UDL because it demonstrates the difference between using accommodations to make learning equitable and designing learning to be accessible from the start.]]> 2022-06-14 16:03:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ligonsk/qjb3bydpntcprg08/wish/2220966726 ligonsk https://padlet.com/ligonsk/qjb3bydpntcprg08/wish/2220984141 This resource is a 3-unit course that presents educators with an explanation about UDL, examples about how to incorporate UDL in their classrooms, and steps to create lesson plans using UDL. This resource is relevant to my understanding of UDL because it breaks down the process into manageable chunks and includes useful examples of what it looks like in practice.]]> 2022-06-14 16:22:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ligonsk/qjb3bydpntcprg08/wish/2220984141 ligonsk https://padlet.com/ligonsk/qjb3bydpntcprg08/wish/2220998887 This resource is an article that was published in the Journal of Language Learning Technologies about the application of new technologies and UDL in the context of foreign language classes. This resource is relevant to my understanding of UDL because it specifically discusses the role that UDL can play in a language class. It provides several content-specific examples of how to support diverse engagement, representation, and expression.]]> 2022-06-14 16:38:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ligonsk/qjb3bydpntcprg08/wish/2220998887 ligonsk https://padlet.com/ligonsk/qjb3bydpntcprg08/wish/2221011277 This resource is a Venn Diagram that shows the similarities and differences between UDL and Differentiated Instruction. This resource is relevant to my understanding of UDL because it explains that UDL is put in place for all students from the beginning of the planning phase of the lesson and Differentiated Instruction aims to address students' individual needs. It also demonstrates how the two approaches used together could offer a wide range of supports for students.]]> 2022-06-14 16:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ligonsk/qjb3bydpntcprg08/wish/2221011277 ligonsk https://padlet.com/ligonsk/qjb3bydpntcprg08/wish/2221015310 This resource is a tool to guide education professionals in implementing the UDL principles into the teaching and learning environment. The UDL Guidelines are provided by CAST and offer a concrete set of suggestions. This resource is relevant to my understanding of UDL because it is a very comprehensive tool that I can use to find strategies and ideas in order to apply the UDL principles into my curriculum and lesson planning.]]> 2022-06-14 16:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ligonsk/qjb3bydpntcprg08/wish/2221015310 ligonsk https://padlet.com/ligonsk/qjb3bydpntcprg08/wish/2221021320 This resource is a video overview about Universal Design for Learning. It covers UDL principles, benefits, incorporation, and examples in the classroom. This resource is relevant to my understanding of UDL because it offers a brief, yet comprehensive explanation of what UDL is, why it is worth implementing in the classroom, and how it looks in action. This resource is a good introduction to the topic.]]> 2022-06-14 17:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ligonsk/qjb3bydpntcprg08/wish/2221021320 ligonsk https://padlet.com/ligonsk/qjb3bydpntcprg08/wish/2221025555 This resource is a collection of online tools that CAST has curated on their website. It includes tools for educators, students, and families to implement the principles of UDL. This resource is relevant to my understanding of UDL because it includes many tools that walk me through the process of implementing UDL in my lessons. For example, the TIES Lessons for All tool walks you through prompting questions to help you reflect on how you can make your lesson more accessible, depending on the amount of time you have available at the moment.]]> 2022-06-14 17:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ligonsk/qjb3bydpntcprg08/wish/2221025555 ligonsk https://padlet.com/ligonsk/qjb3bydpntcprg08/wish/2221032563 This resource is a document published by the Virginia Department of Education. On pages 53-56, they outline a lesson for the World Language classroom about weather and provide planning questions to consider during the lesson and ongoing assessment. This resource is relevant to my understanding of UDL because it provides some guiding questions to help implement the UDL principles and it also provides an example of what a potential responses could be for a full lesson.]]> 2022-06-14 17:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ligonsk/qjb3bydpntcprg08/wish/2221032563 ligonsk https://padlet.com/ligonsk/qjb3bydpntcprg08/wish/2221039489 This resource is a video that discusses the principles of UDL and strategies that could be used when the population includes culturally diverse and ELL students. This resource is relevant to my understanding of UDL because my school has recently seen an increase in ELL students, particularly from Columbia. Teachers are feeling unequipped with strategies and tools to help these students and our district does not have a sufficient ELL program. By implementing some of the strategies included in this video, our ELL students could be better supported and everyone else in the school would also benefit.]]> 2022-06-14 17:24:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ligonsk/qjb3bydpntcprg08/wish/2221039489 ligonsk https://padlet.com/ligonsk/qjb3bydpntcprg08/wish/2221047141 This resource is an infographic and article about 6 misconceptions about what UDL is and its role in educational settings. The infographic gives an overview of the myths and the article discusses them more in depth. This resource is relevant to my understanding of UDL because it helps to understand what something is by also understanding what it is not. The article gives clear explanations about how UDL differs from the common misconceptions that people have about it.]]> 2022-06-14 17:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ligonsk/qjb3bydpntcprg08/wish/2221047141