Shelf by Kyndall Snell

Affective Networks:

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“Why” of learning

Recognition Networks:

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“What” of learning

Strategic Networks:

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“How” of learning

Guideline 7: Help spark interest

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Give students choices and let them have some control over their learning. Make sure what they’re learning feels real and meaningful. Also, create a space where they feel safe and included.

Guideline 8: Help them stick with it

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Be clear about what they’re working toward. Make sure the work isn’t too hard or too easy, just right for their level. Encourage working together and building a sense of community.

Guideline 9: Help them manage themselves

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Build their confidence and help them stay motivated. Teach them ways to handle stress or challenges. Get them thinking about how they’re doing and how they can improve.

Guideline 1: Give different ways to take in information

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Information should be displayed in flexible ways that suit individual needs. People should have the option to choose between visual and auditory formats. It’s also important to present content that reflects a range of backgrounds and perspectives.

Guideline 2: Use clear language and symbols

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Vocabulary and symbols should be clearly explained to avoid confusion. Support should be given to help people understand both text and symbols more easily. Concepts can also be shared using different types of media, like images or videos.

Guideline 3: Help with understanding

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New information should be connected to what someone already knows. Patterns and relationships within the content should be highlighted to support deeper understanding. It's also essential to make the material accessible across different languages and cultures.

Guideline 4: Offer different ways to physically respond and interact

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Students should be able to choose from different methods to respond or move through activities. It's also important to make sure they have the tools or technology they need to participate fully.

Guideline 5: Give choices for sharing and communication

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Learners should be encouraged to communicate their ideas through different media. They should also be supported in expressing themselves creatively. Any limitations or biases based on how someone chooses to express themselves should be addressed.

Guideline 6: Support planning and self-management

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Students should be guided in setting goals that matter to them. They also need help organizing information and materials, and they should be given tools to track their own progress.

Tech Examples:

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Audiobook platforms like Libby and Audible support auditory learners and students with reading difficulties, with resources such as Toxigon, Edutopia, and udlsolutions.com offering helpful tools. Gamification tools like Classcraft and Kahoot! boost motivation through game-like learning, supported by platforms like Google Sites and Toxigon. Adaptive learning platforms such as DreamBox and Khan Academy adjust content based on student performance to provide appropriate challenges.

Tech Examples:

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Text-to-speech tools, such as Read&Write and Natural Reader, convert written text into spoken words, helping students with reading difficulties. Interactive whiteboards like SMART Boards enable dynamic, touch-based content presentation, enhancing visual and kinesthetic learning. Digital textbooks and multimedia resources offer content in various formats, including text, audio, and video, to accommodate diverse learning preferences. Other helpful resources include Learning Ally for audiobooks and Nearpod for interactive lessons.

Tech Examples:

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The goal is to provide students with various ways to express what they know, as supported by Universal Design for Learning, 21things4educators.net, and Learning Ally. Speech-to-text tools, such as Google Docs Voice Typing and Otter.ai, enable students to dictate their responses, making it easier for those with writing challenges. Graphic organizers, like Popplet and Coggle, help students visually organize their thoughts, aiding in planning and improving comprehension. Additionally, multimedia creation tools, such as Canva and Adobe Spark, allow students to create presentations, videos, and infographics, offering creative ways for them to demonstrate their learning.