Agenda: Day 1

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1. Introductions2. 3 core concepts3. CAST background4. Lunch5. UDL Guidelines6. Connections to practice

CAST Background

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UDL was inspired by which field?

A. ManufacturingB. MedicineC. ArchitectureD. Culinary

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UDL was inspired by which field?

A. ManufacturingB. MedicineC. ArchitectureD. Culinary

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Who founded UDL?

A. Ron MaceB. David Rose & Ann MeyerC. Carol TomlinsonD. Howard Gardner

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Who founded UDL?

A. Ron MaceB. David Rose & Ann MeyerC. Dr. SeusD. Howard Gardner

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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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CAST Background

Started ‘in the margins’

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Essential for some,

Usable by All.

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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.”

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Reduce barriers in the environment– same goal & options for all

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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…

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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

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Universal Design for Learninginformed by neuroscience

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Recognition

Strategic

Affective

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Apply to learning eventsOptions for perception?

Options for action & expression?

Options for engagement?

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Coming this afternoon…

the UDL Guidelines!

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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

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http://www.funkylunch.com/

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