Universal Design for Learning

Anita StrangFebruary 13, 2009

Universal Design for Learning

CASE ConferenceApril 17, 2009

Anita Strang

BC Universal Design for Learning ProjectSchool District #43 (Coquitlam)Anita StrangCASE Presentation

Universal Design for Learning

BCUDL PresentationApril 23, 2009

ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

Here's to the Crazy Ones...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dvn_Ied9t4M

Universal Design for Learning

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the outliers

Change comes from the margins,

Universal Design for Learning

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ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

Universal Design for Learning

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benefits all students

What benefits the outliers,

Universal Design for Learning

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Designed for people with physical disabilities...

... beneficial for everyone

Universal Design Architecture

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Universal Design for Learning

BCUDL PresentationApril 23, 2009

ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

NaturalReader

I downloaded Natural Reader to help students who have reading disabilities. Many students and teachers have begun using it to re-read what they have written as they edit and proofread their work.

Universal Design for Learning

BCUDL PresentationApril 23, 2009

ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

·Reading Support

·Comprehension Support

·Highlight and extract text

·Joint attention

·classroom teachers understand and model the use of assistive technology

Kurzweil

Universal Design for Learning

BCUDL PresentationApril 23, 2009

ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

Universal Design for Learning

Anita StrangFebruary 13, 2009

Universal Design for Learning

BCUDL PresentationApril 23, 2009

ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

Universal Design for Learning

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ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

Universal Design for Learning

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is evidence based

Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design for Learning

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Bloom’s Domains·Cognitive·Psychomotor·Affective

Vygotsky’s Networks·Recognition·Strategic·Affective

Affective

Strategic Recognition

Universal Design for Learning

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but...

Teachers want to differentiate

Universal Design for Learning

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Inclusion

etc...

etc...etc...

Deaf

Learner Diversity

Learning Styles

Engagement

Developmental

CoordinationDisorder

Motivation

Learning Disabilities

Autism

Cerebral Palsy

ADHD

Gifted Blind

Dyslexia

Dysgraphia

Universal Design for Learning

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ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

Transformability

Ability to be marked

NetworkabilityVersatilit

y

a

Universal Design for Learning

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Versatility

ReadingProblem

s

Universal Design for Learning

Anita StrangFebruary 13, 2009

Universal Design for Learning

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ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

Preference forVisual

Materials

ReadingProblem

s

Versatility

Universal Design for Learning

Anita StrangFebruary 13, 2009

Universal Design for Learning

BCUDL PresentationApril 23, 2009

ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

Preference forVisual

Materials

ReadingProblem

sLoves to read

Versatility

Universal Design for Learning

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ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

Transformability

Ability to be marked

NetworkabilityVersatilit

y

a

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Transformability

etextstyle

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Transformability

etextstyle

background

Universal Design for Learning

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Transformability

etextstyle

background

size

Universal Design for Learning

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Transformability

etext

form

style

background

size

Universal Design for Learning

Anita StrangFebruary 13, 2009

Universal Design for Learning

BCUDL PresentationApril 23, 2009

ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

Transformability

etext

form

style

background

text to speech

size

Universal Design for Learning

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ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

Transformability

Ability to be marked

NetworkabilityVersatilit

y

a

Universal Design for Learning

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Ability to be marked

Highlight

Universal Design for Learning

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Ability to be marked

Annotate

Highlight

Universal Design for Learning

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Transformability

Ability to be marked

NetworkabilityVersatilit

y

a

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background knowledge

Networkability

Universal Design for Learning

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extension

activities

background knowledge

Networkability

Universal Design for Learning

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extension

activities

definitions

background knowledge

Networkability

Universal Design for Learning

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ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

video clip

extension

activities

definitions

background knowledge

Networkability

Universal Design for Learning

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ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

Wherein lies the problem?

For many students school doesn't work...

Universal Design for Learning

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"Curriculum is disabled" "Unethical

"

http://events.insinc.com/setbc/20081024/

Universal Design for Learning

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ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

Are there barriers in the curriculum preventing some of the students in our classroom from participating to the best of their ability in the learning activities?

Universal Design for Learning

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http://www.katesays.org/2009/04/10/power-of-a-word/comment-page-1/#comment-5837

http://www.record-eagle.com/genwhy/local_story_097064707.html

Kim Kelderhouse

Universal Design for Learning

Anita StrangFebruary 13, 2009

Universal Design for Learning

BCUDL PresentationApril 23, 2009

ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

UDLInclusion

Belonging

Accessibility

Explicit Learning IntentionsAssessment for learning

Assessment as LearningAssessment of Learning

Multiple Means of Representation

Multiple Means of Engagement

Multiple Means of Expression

Ownership

Community

Smartboards

KurzweilWrite Online

Web Resources

Project-Based LearningSelf-Directed

Learning

Multi-age groupingCooperative

Learning

Birchland's UDL Journey...

Universal Design for Learning

CASE ConferenceApril 17, 2009

Anita Strang

Change at Birchland... Student Support Model

Support ProgramClassroom Program

The past

The future

·teaching to the middle ·mostly pull-out group support·support outside of the curriculum

·fostering an atmosphere of belonging in the classroom and the school·flexible model of in-class or pull-out support based on careful consideration of individual needs·collaboration in planning lessons to build in supports·familiarity with technology that supports students·helping students develop understanding of disabilities ·helping students develop empathy and learn to support fellow students

·in-class or in-curriculum support·collaboration with classroom teachers·troubleshooting technology·coordinating support services·paperwork·tracking students·strategic pull-out support - tools

·ensuring accessibility·differentiating instruction

·limited collaboration with classroom teacher

·reliance on Support Teacher to program for students with special learning needs

Universal Design for Learning

BCUDL PresentationApril 23, 2009

ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

Universal Design for Learning

BCUDL PresentationApril 23, 2009

ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

Universal Design for Learning

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Universal Design for Learning

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http://lisaslingo.blogspot.com

Universal Design for Learning

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Why???

Universal Design for Learning

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Why???

~accessibility

~visual & background knowledge~joint attention~in class support

~Short-term Pull-out groups with a purpose

Support for kids...

...a shift in Paradigm

~technology~collaboration

~inserviceSupport for teachers...

Universal Design for Learning

BCUDL PresentationApril 23, 2009

ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

ThinkingUDL.ca

Universal Design for Learning

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http://setbc.org/setinfo/bcudl/resources.html

Resources...

Universal Design for Learning

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http://bcudl.pbwiki.com/UDL-Guidelines

Universal Design for Learning

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http://speedchange.blogspot.com/2008/03/csun-2008a-toolbelt-for-lifetime.html

Universal Design for Learning

BCUDL PresentationApril 23, 2009

ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

http://paulhami.edublogs.org/

Universal Design for Learning

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Paul Hamilton's Wiki

http://udl4all.pbwiki.com/

Universal Design for Learning

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ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

http://udl4all.ning.com/

Join the conversation...

Universal Design for Learning

BCUDL PresentationApril 23, 2009

ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

http://udl4all.ning.com/

Universal Design for Learning

BCUDL PresentationApril 23, 2009

ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

http://udl4all.ning.com/

http://setbc.org/setinfo/bcudl/resources.html

http://setbc.org/bcudl/

http://ThinkingUDL.ca

http://bcudl.pbwiki.com/

http://public.sd43.bc.ca/elementary/Birchland/SMARTBoard%20Forum/Wiki%20Pages/Home.aspxhttp://speedchange.blogspot.com/

http://udl4all.pbwiki.com/Websites+that+Support+Curriculum

BC UDL Resource PageBC UDL Learning Objects RepositoryBC UDL WikiThinking UDLUDL4All NingBirchland's Smartboard ForumSpeEd Change (Ira Socol's Blog)udl4all (Paul Hamilton's Wiki)

http://paulhami.edublogs.org/

Free Resources from the Net for (Special) Education

Universal Design for Learning

BCUDL PresentationApril 23, 2009

ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

http://anitas.edublogs.org/

For hyperlinks from today's presentation go to "UDL Presentation Links" tab.

Universal Design for Learning

BCUDL PresentationApril 23, 2009

ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

The time is right...

Technology Integration

Universal Design for Learning

The questions are no longer "why?" or "should we?"...

...the questions are "what?" and "how?"

It is now a question of style and purpose

toolsaccessibility - leveling the playing field

engagementincreased visual

Universal Design for Learning

BCUDL PresentationApril 23, 2009

ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

Ownership

Belonging

Community

Inclusion...a shift in paradigm

UDL

Universal Design for Learning

BCUDL PresentationApril 23, 2009

ThinkingUDL.caAnita Strang

Animal School

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN7QfjIcVvA