No Technology? No Problem!

Simple Methods of Implementing UDL in Your Classroom

A Little About Matt…

Paper Activity

Find someone with papers that look like

yours and share

“The way we learn is as different as our DNA

or fingerprints”

- CAST

Hmm….What do these numbers have in common?

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We can also see patterns through the variability that

exists in our classrooms

Circles of UDL

Circles Of Activity (pg 8)

Take a moment to provide 3 things you know about

UDL (1 per circle)

To define vocabulary…

What are the most effective ways of defining vocabulary terms in your classroom?

What are the least effective ways of defining vocabulary in your classroom?

Students need6 meaningful interactions

with text!

Excellent way of providing

Multiple Means of

Representation and Action / Expression

UDL Frayer Model (pg 4)

UDL

A set of principles that provides teachers with a structure to develop instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners.

Flexible Materials

1 Size Fits All

Elementary Friendly Frayer Model (pg 5)

3 Hole PunchHere

Flashcards

BINGO

Battleship

Take a Moment to Find a Partner

Modified Inner Circle / Outer Circle

Activity

Decide Who Will Be…

Person A

Person Bhttp://timeme.com/timer-stopwatch.htm

PERSON A

PERSON B What does a UDL classroom look like?

PERSON A

PERSON B What does a UDL classroom look like?

PERSON A

PERSON B What does a UDL classroom feel and sound like?

PERSON A

PERSON B What does a UDL classroom feel and sound like?

Part 1: With your group,

answer the following questions: What might it look like in

practice?

Add key words and phrases that relate to the guideline

If you agree with what another group wrote, put a star next to it

A. Provide options for expression and communication

Multiple media for communication of knowledge

Write, act out, illustration

Multiple tools for construction and composition

 Multiple scaffolds to assist them as they practice and develop independence

B. Provide options for language, mathematical

expressions, and symbols

Clarify vocabulary terms and symbols

Illustrate through multiple types of media

Promote understanding across languages

Support decoding of text, symbols, and mathematical notation

Reviewing Vocabulary Game

(Denver, CO)

C. Provide options for perception

Providing same information through different modalities

Offering ways to customize the display of information

Enlarging text

Visual alternatives

Audio alternatives

Bumper Sticker Activity

• Vocabulary Term• Slogan • 2 – 3 pictures to describe

D. Provide options for executive functions

Goal setting

Planning and strategy development

Manage information and resources

Self-monitoring

Are your students setting goals?

E. Provide options for physical action

Vary methods of response

Kinesthetic activities

Assistive technologies

4 Corners Trivia

A

B

C

D

F. Provide options for comprehension

Activate background knowledge

Identify patterns, relationships, and big ideas

Visualization

Manipulation of information

Word Pyramid(pg 9)

Word Walls

Word Wall

G. Provide options for self-regulation

Self-evaluationReflectionProvide prompts, reminders, guides,

rubrics, checklists that focus on: Self-regulatory goals like reducing the frequency

of aggressive outbursts in response to frustration

Increasing the length of on-task orientation in the face of distractions

Elevating the frequency of self-reflection and self-reinforcements

Self Reflection Questions:

What did I do well?

What did I NOT do well?

What will I improve for next time?

SWOT AnalysisStrengths Weaknesses

Opportunities Threats

H. Provide options for recruiting interest

Providing choice

Relevance

Providing value

Minimize threats and distractions

Assignment MenuAppetizer with Key

Vocab:

Word Cloud

Illustrations with terms

Main Menu:

Presentation

Writing Assignment

Model

Desert:

Quiz for classmates

Crossword puzzle

Other (with teacher permission)

I. Provide options for sustaining effort and persistence

Accountability

Vary levels of demand and resources

Collaboration and communication

Feedback

Checklists

Self Grading Rubric

PerceptionMultiple Means of

Expression Physical Action

Expression and communication Executive function Comprehension

Language, expression, and symbols

Multiple Means of Representation Recruiting interest

Multiple Means of Engagement Sustaining effort Self-regulation

Take the words (and phrases) above and categorize them in 3 different categories. You must determine the category and how to organize the words:

Categories (pg 12)

WORD WALL GAME

Where do they go?

4 Corners Quiz Activity

How much do you know about UDL?

4 Corner Interactive

Multiple Choice

Directions

A. You will be given several multiple choice questions

B. Each of the 4 corners of the room will be labeled as A, B, C, or D

C. You will answer the question by walking to the corner of your choice.

The concept of Universal Design originated in which field?

A. ManufacturingB. Medical C. ArchitectureD. Education

Who was the founder and genius behind the concept of Universal Design?

A. Ron MaceB. Dr. David RoseC. Eckhart TolleD. G. F. Fitzsimmons

Ron Mace was a professor at which university?

A. Oklahoma State UniversityB. Stanford University C. Harvard University D. North Carolina State University

Universal Design for Learning was developed by CAST in the ___.

A. 1970’s B. 1980’sC. 1990’sD. 2000’s

Which of the following was NOT an influence of the development of UDL?

A. The increased popularity of UD in architecture

B. Availability of and decreased cost of technology

C. Advancements in brain researchD. Increased accountability and high stakes

testing in schools

Sticky Notes – Pre-Writing Activity

Instructional Strategy: Writing

Barrier: Student cannot outline and organize ideas

What is UDL?

Idea 1

Idea 2

Idea 3

For this next activity…

OPTION 1: POWER PARAGRAPH ORGANIZER:• This paper helps a student

organize a paragraph with the • Main idea (red)•Supporting Details (green)•Conclusion (blue)

OR

OPTION 2: SCRAP PAPER

Writing Prompt: In 3 – 5 sentences answer

the following question:

What is UDL?

Take a Moment to Write a Response…

OPTION 1: POWER WRITING TEMPLATE:• This paper helps a student

organize a paragraph with the • Main idea (red)•Supporting Details (green)•Conclusion (blue)

OR

OPTION 2: SCRAP PAPER

What effective strategies do you use to have your students reflect?

The importance of reflection!

Learning Log(pg 17)

What I Already Know (K)

What I Learned (L)

What I Will Do (D)

What is your current knowledge (K) of this topic?

What new or extended learning (L) have you gained from this article?

What knowledge, strategies, and/or practices have you experienced or extended with this content?

How will what you have learned impact what you do (D) in your building?

Think about your current instructional practices and reflect on how they may be changed or revised based on content.

KLD Charts(pg 19)

3 - Important ideas•

•

•

2 - Things you want to know more about •

•

1 - Question that you have•

3 – 2 – 1 Charts(pg 20)

Take a Moment to Fill out about UDL

Tweet the Topic(pg 15)

Hmm….What do these numbers have in common?

8549176320

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