UDL: Moving from Innovation to Implementation

Universal Design for Learning(UDL): Moving from Innovation to Implementation 2011 ATAP RI ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE Dr. Patti Ralabate, Dr. Joanne Karger, and Dr. Fran Smith CAST and Boston College Lynch School of Education

3 Networks = 3 UDL Principles Principles

UDL EXPLAINED by Chris Bugajhttp://community.udlcenter.org/video/video/show?id=5458219%3AVideo%3A1029

Civil RightsTechnology Neuroscience Emergence of UDL

1984 – 1987 – 1989 – DevelopsCAST founded Creates accessible Gateway 1st talking book- Technology-based digital bookssolutions for Sw/ LD (talk & work w/single switch) CAST INNOVATIONS Historical moments (1970’s & 80’s): 1988 – • Section 504 (1973) Equal Access program • P.L. 94-142 (1975) - Equalizing access to • Apple MAC is born curriculum through tech • Universal Design (1988) (architecture) • Tech Act (1988) • WWW is born

1999 –1993 – National Center for 1996— Accessing the GeneralDevelops Bobby designed CurriculumWiggleWorks w/UDL for web accessibilityfeatures CAST INNOVATIONS Historical moments (1990s): 1998 – First UDL • ADA (1990) Principles • IDEA (1990, 1997) are developed • TV Decoder Circuitry Act (1990)1995 – • DAISY consortium (1996)Develops E-Reader • AT Act (1998) • Section 508 (1998)

2001 –1st UDL Institute 2004 – 2006 – Thinking UDL Book Builder & Lesson Builder 2002 – Reader Teaching Every Student CAST INNOVATIONS Historical moments: 2003 – E-Reader 3.0 • NCLB (2001) w/ DAISY format • IDEA (2004) • National UDL Task Force (2006)

2007 – 2009 – National UDL Online Modules & Summit Science Writer 2007 – AIM Consortium CAST INNOVATIONS2008— Historical moments:UDL Editions,Strategy • HEOA (2008)Tutor • National Ed Tech Plan (2010) • Common Core Standards (2010) 2008— National Center on UDL

2011– and CAST Center for Emerging Technologybeyond… Center for Online LearningUDL FOCUS Composition BuilderUDL ConnectUDL Series New ‘TES’UDL Collections (Gates)UDL Studio Lesson BuilderProject Open UDL –IRN CAST INNOVATIONS Historical moments: Race to the Top/ARRA funds Assessment Consortia Postsecondary AIM Advisory Commission ESEA reauthorization?? IDEA reauthorization??

UDL for ALL Katherine Charles Frank Elementary  Secondary  Higher Ed Faculty Focus on  Focus on  Teaches pre- Literacy Science service instruction instruction educators Professional  Middle School  Leads learning Team Leader Practicum Placement community Team

UDL SeriesLearner Variability & UDL http://udlseries.udlcenter.org/

http://www.udlcenter.org/sites/udlcenter.org/files/updateguidelines2_0.pdf

What does it look like? Choices - OptionsDigital tools that motivate andengage the learner Flexible Classroom Approaches

What does it look like? Options for composition & problem-solving • Spellcheckers, grammar checks, word prediction software • Speech to text, audio recording • Sentence starters, sentence strips • Story webs, outlining tools, concept maps • Computer-Aided-Design (CAD)

The growth of UDL...

Unleashing the Power of Innovation for Assistive Technology” (2009), NCTI --5 Important Themes Convergence Customizability & universal design for learning (UDL) Research or evidence-based Portability to promote independence Interoperability

UDL for ALL Katherine Charles Frank Elementary  Secondary  Higher Ed Faculty Focus on  Focus on  Teaches pre- Literacy Science service instruction instruction educators Professional  Middle School  Leads learning Team Leader Practicum Placement community Team

Momentum in the States

UDL mentioned in –Rhode Island Special Education State Performance Plan Dropout Rate for Students in Special Education Rhode Island’s High School Diploma System RI Literacy Policy paper “Universal Design for Learning (UDL) will be the foundation for teaching, learning, assessment, and curriculum development.”

Take-awaysAT & UDL Intersections AT - significant role in  UDL implementation is historical emergence of more than access UDL  Tools now are commonplace & built into learning  AT is built in for everyone – benefits ALL

Take-awaysFuture UDL Innovation  How can you infuse UDL into your practice & across RI now & in the future?

UDL: Moving from Innovation to Implementation

by National Center on Universal Design for Learning on Dec 05, 2011

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