P.Cesaroni - UDL Padlet - 2.1 - EDP 636 by Paxton Cesaroni

UDL Classroom

cesarope — 2023-06-13 19:11:37 UTC

The UDL Classroom link provides resources for UDL ideas for the various components of classroom design and layout. Get inspired with ideas on how to display student work and rethink your flexible seating arrangements!

This link is helpful to anyone who is considering how they can reconfigure their classroom structures in order to support their UDL practices at school. There are lots of resources to interact with here!

Transforming Inclusive Education

cesarope — 2023-06-13 19:16:40 UTC

Shelley Moore shares her perspective on inclusive education practices and universal design. The video compares UDL to bowling, by stating that our lessons often hit the "main body" of students but can easily miss the students on the edge of the group, or the 7-10 split.

This video is useful to teachers who want to be sure they are using UDL to its greatest potential in their classroom. It serves as a great reminder of how we can meet the needs of ALL of our students and not just the majority.

UDL in Action

cesarope — 2023-06-13 19:21:04 UTC

This video is an excellent demonstration of how UDL can be implemented in a classroom setting. Fifth grade teacher, Eric Crouch, shares his experiences with UDL and how it informs his classroom instruction.

Hearing UDL explained by a fellow teacher helps put it into perspective. It always is helpful to hear from someone who does the same job I do as to how to best use UDL practices. Getting to see these ideas in action is a useful and instantly applicable resource.

The Myth of Average

cesarope — 2023-06-13 19:25:57 UTC

Todd Rose discusses how the myth of being "average" has permeated our thinking and warped our expectations of public education. Cognitive theory, realized by the USAF in the mid-20th century, is related and connected to current teaching practices.

This engaging TED talk shifts the paradigm of "everyday teaching" to make room for improvement and restructuring. A positive reminder on all the things we can be doing to ensure that our students reach their highest potential.

UDL & DI

cesarope — 2023-06-13 19:31:03 UTC

This article provides the systematic review of the interrelationship between UDL and Differentiated Instruction (DI). While both fields of education are similarly structured, they often work in very different ways. This article explores the compliments and incompatibilities of these two systems.

An excellent resource for educators who already have a steady understanding of UDL, this article is useful for pointing out the nuances and subtleties of both UDL and DI, which can help inform even a veteran teacher on how to best navigate their classrooms while maintaining UDL practices.

UDL-Aligned Strategies

cesarope — 2023-06-13 19:36:44 UTC

Goalbook's website provides a comprehensive list of resources for implementing UDL practices in the classroom. Categorized by the three main tenets of UDL (Representation, Action & Expression, and Engagement), each resource is linked and explained for proper use.

This link is one that I immediately knew I would be using in my classroom once I started reading over its contents. The sheer amount of resources, coupled with the detailed explanation of each strategy was enough to convince me of this websites usefulness.

UDL Article

cesarope — 2023-06-13 19:42:26 UTC

This article discusses the paradigm of UDL along with its basic principles and products for enhancing instructional access. Relevant terms are defined and explained within the functional context of UDL systems.

This article would be a helpful starting point for educators who want to become more familiar with UDL practices and especially the designed intent of a UDL system. Claims are supported by research and examples to aid in understanding of the concepts.

Grouping Terminology

cesarope — 2023-06-13 19:46:24 UTC

This infographic explains the difference between exclusion, segregation, integration, and inclusion. While the four terms share similar meanings, their use in classroom instruction are paramount when done correctly.

Though the terms are likely already understood by most educators, the graphic serves as a helpful reminder of what it means to truly set up your classroom for inclusion.

UDL Sample Science Lesson

cesarope — 2023-06-13 19:49:53 UTC

These slides contain a sample of a UDL science lesson, complete with resources, rubric, and graphic organizer. The framework for implementing a proper UDL lesson are demonstrated here, with plenty of examples and opportunities for modification.

As a teacher who is just starting out to bring UDL into their classroom, this sample lesson is an excellent resource for bridging the gap from theory to practice and beginning your first UDL lesson.

UDL Guidelines

cesarope — 2023-06-13 19:53:30 UTC

This graphic organizer explains how the three main tenets of UDL are reflected in UDL practices. The various levels and tiers of UDL implementation are laid out as well.

The core of our UDL understanding, this graphic organizer is an excellent introduction to UDL for a visual learner like me. To see the different skills and concepts explained with their relation to one another is invaluable when beginning to learn the landscape of UDL.

Example Post

cesarope — 2023-11-14 20:17:33 UTC

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