Universal Design for Learning by

Contributors

brinlystapley — 2024-02-08 18:19:32 UTC

Brinly Stapley

Riley Demary

Alyssa Galeana

Mia Butikofer

Melanie Dallmore

Avery LeRoy

UDL in the Classroom

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Definition

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a teaching approach that works to accommodate the needs and abilities of learners
this means developing a flexible learning environment in which information is presented in multiple ways
students engage in learning in a variety of ways, and students are provided options when demonstrating their learning.

How to #1

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Know your student's strengths and barriers

"All students are unique," states this article. each student learns best "and the way they learn best can be as individual as a fingerprint." As a teacher, your goal is to understand your student's strengths and barriers. Your job is to "use that when designing lessons."

How to -> #3

brinlystapley — 2024-02-08 18:28:10 UTC

Share content in a variety of ways

Fits with students strengths and barriers
All students learn differently in different topics
- Show a video
- read from a textbook
Offering multiple means of representation
- students who struggle do not fall behind

The UDL Guidelines

23alyssagale — 2024-02-08 18:30:07 UTC

how to -> #5

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Take an advantage of software supports

if students need help, the number of app or devices are incredible sources to use
but the software update needs to be updated
helps them achieve independently inside the classroom and out
it also frees up your valuable time to help even more students

UDL at a glance

brinlystapley — 2024-02-08 18:30:55 UTC

How to -> #4

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Offer Choices for how Students Demonstrate their Knowledge

Instead of focusing on the usual, learn about a topic then take a written test, give your students some options for how they demonstrate their knowledge. Have them do something like a slideshow, speech, or video.

7 Universal Design Principles

23alyssagale — 2024-02-08 18:32:07 UTC

Principle 1: Equitable Use – Provides the same means of use for all users, which encourages inclusion and lessens stigma. Example: one gently sloped entrance (used by everyone) vs. a ramp and stairs (segregates users).
Principle 2: Flexibility in Use – Accommodates all by offering choices for users. Example: An adjustable desk.
Principle 3: Simple and Intuitive Use – Eschews complexity while ensuring all users can understand how to use or operate. Example: pictograms in place of written information.

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7 Universal Design Principles continued...

23alyssagale — 2024-02-08 18:33:50 UTC

Principle 4: Perceptible Information – Allows all users to access information, regardless of ability, experience, or literacy. Example: a talking microwave
Principle 5: Tolerance for Error – Minimizes hazards and the consequences of mistakes. Example: a door that shuts slowly.
Principle 6: Low Physical Effort – Requires little effort to use. Example: a lamp that can be turned on by just a touch (rather than twisting a knob)
Principle 7: Size and Space for Approach and Use – Provides easily navigable space and allows all users to reach and manipulate objects. Example: Countertops of varying heights

How To -> #2

brinlystapley — 2024-02-08 18:33:53 UTC

Use Digital Materials when Possible

Many classrooms still use paper resources - but digital is more useful
With digital content - it helps a lot with those with Dyslexia and to build translation

How can we change formats to digital

where did it come from

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began in 1984 when Dr. David Rose and Dr. Anne Meyer, two researchers from the Harvard School of Graduate Education, incorporated CAST, Inc.,
"The Center for Applied Specialized Technology"
goal of CAST was to revolutionize the way that students with special needs were taught by introducing technology that would allow teachers and learners to customize their learning experiences.
By 1990, this goal evolved to address the “disabilities of schools” instead of the “disabilities of the individual”.

23alyssagale — 2024-02-08 18:39:05 UTC

Questions

brinlystapley — 2024-02-13 17:29:05 UTC

Describe the 3 principles of UDL. Identify how these things are being addressed in the video of the science teacher.
Explain the definition of UDL in less than 7 words.
Using the UDL chart, how does the "How, What, Why" of learning influence our Education?
What is the goal of CAST and how did it evolve?