Post on 27-Dec-2015
Agenda: Day 1
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1. Introductions2. 3 core concepts3. CAST background4. Lunch5. UDL Guidelines6. Connections to practice
Where was the idea of CAST conceived?
A. In the parking lot after a heated school board meeting
B. In a Harvard University classroomC. In a pizza parlorD. On a fishing trip to Maine
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Where was the idea of CAST conceived?
A. Parking lot after a heated school board meeting
B. Harvard University classroomC. Pizza parlorD. Fishing trip to Maine
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Inspired by Universal Design
… “all new environments and products, to the greatest extent possible, should be usable by everyone regardless of their age,
ability, or circumstance.”
@CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 2014 4612
Examples of UD Choose one:
• What is the goal?• For whom is it necessary?• Who else benefits?
– Curb cuts– Closed captions on TV– Automatic faucets
– Electric doors– Easy grip tools…
(c) CAST 2014 #UDL 14
UD and UDL
• Available for everyone in the environment from the beginning
• Looks different in every environment, depends on the goal, resources…
• Framework for thinking
(c) CAST 2014 #UDL 4915
Universal Design for Learninginformed by neuroscience
(c) CAST 2014 #UDL
Recognition
Strategic
Affective
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Apply to learning eventsOptions for perception?
Options for action & expression?
Options for engagement?
(c) CAST 2014 #UDL 17
LUNCH11:45-1:00 (sharp!)
• Exit CAST, turn Left
• Turn Left– 7-11, Pizza
• Turn Right, cross tracks– To L: North Ave Diner,
Pizza– Straight: Subway, Main St
(c) CAST 2014 #UDL
http://www.funkylunch.com/
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