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Combining Technology and Universal Design for Learning to
Reach All LearnersJessieMarie Flanagan - SL
Universal Design
An architectural movement in 1977 that focused on pre-planning any structural improvements so that they would be accessible to people with disabilities (wheelchairs)
Universal Design for Learning
"Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a research-based framework for designing curricula—that has, educational goals, methods, materials, and assessments—that enable all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning."
http://www.cast.org
Brain NetworksThe recognition network is how the brain gathers facts and identifies the “what” of learning
The strategic network is the planning network of the brain and is significant in identifying the “how” of learning
The third network is the affective network, which is the network of engagement and motivation and is a key identifier in the “why” of learning.
UDL - Components
✴ A flexible presentation of the general curriculum that can meet the needs of all students(CEC 2005)
✴Built in tools that promote access to the general curriculum for all students
UDL Crossroads Differentiate Learning Cooperative Groups Community Based
Instruction Thematic Instruction Alternative Instruction Learning Strategies Study Skills Redundancy in Teaching
(say it, show it ,model it, different forms of media
Universal Design for Learning vs.
Assistive Technology
UDL ATAssistive
Technology focuses on
providing access for one particular student or group with a disability.
Universal Design for Learning focuses on providing access to
the general curriculum for all
students regardless of abilities.
Principles of UDL•Multiple/Flexible
Means of Representation
•Multiple/Flexible Means of Expression
•Options for Engagement
GeneralCurriculum
Multiple/Flexible Means of Representation
• Highlight critical features
• Multiple examples and non-examples
• Activate background knowledge
• Graphic Organizers (online or handout)
• Digital Text and Media
• Multimedia representations
Multiple/Flexible Means of Expression
•Creative authoring software
•Paper and pencil
•Audio
•Multimedia
•Electronic support (word processing etc.)
• Images and Art
Options for Engagement
•Choice of content and tools
•Adjustable levels of challenge
•Choice of Learning context (small group, environment, whole group, discussion...)
•E-Text, Scanned materials, printed, audio
http://www.trugertechtalk.wikispaces.com
Resources for Implementing UDL
Accessibar Extension for FF
Click Speak for FF
Truger Tech Talk Wiki
Center of Applied Special Technology
Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age: Multimedia Book
UDL Tech Toolkit Wiki
Don Johnston’s Series of Articles on UDL
UDL4All Wiki
