UDL_ CSUN_2011

CSUN, March 2011
Universally-Designed Tools and Strategies for Struggling Students
Kirk D. Behnke, M.Ed., ATP
kbehnke@esc4.net
Cecilia Robinson
crobinson@esc4.net

A little about me…
Kirk Behnke
Master’s in Education – Special Ed and Tech @ Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
UCP of NJ – Rehab Technologist/Computer
Temple University – PIAT – Tech Act
California State University, Northridge (CSUN) – Coord., Training, Grants and Contracts – ATACP
Region 4 ESC – Senior Ed. Specialist, Lead for Texas AT Network

A little about me…
Cecilia Robinson
Master’s in Education – visual impairments and assessment, University of Texas at Austin
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired – Outreach Services – assistive technology
Region 4 ESCEducation Specialist – visual impairments and assistive technology

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The definition of insanity…..
doing the same things over and over and expecting different results.
- Albert Einstein

Why UDL?

Good instruction is essential
Good teachers are giving good instruction
Good teachers are building in flexibility
Good teachers are trying new ways
Good teachers are listening
Good teachers are giving up control
Many good teachers are already using UDL, but they don’t know it.

Do you see learners like this?

Or do you see learners like this?

It’s a different world for our students
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Bring in the 21st century digital native to teach the digital immigrant
UDL

UDL provides a blueprint for creating instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments that work for everyone--not a single, one-size-fits-all solution but rather flexible approaches that can be customized and adjusted for individual needs.

Guiding Principles

Multiple Methods of …
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Representation– “what of learning”

Expression – “how of learning”

Engagement – “why of learning”

Low Tech Poll…
How do you learn best?
How does your colleague learn best?
How can you facilitate their learning?

Based upon Brain Research

Three Brain Networks:
Recognition
How we gather facts and categorize what we see, hear, and read. Identifying letters, words, or an author's style
are recognition tasks.

Strategic
Planning and performing tasks. How we organize and express our ideas. Writing an essay or solving a math problem are strategic tasks.

Affective
How learners get engaged and stay motivated. How they are challenged, excited, or interested. These are affective dimensions.

Adapting the Curriculum – accommodating all students
Reaches all Learners

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It’s all about Transforming
Education through UDL

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UDL Tech Toolkit

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Become an Architect for Change

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Thank you!
kbehnke@esc4.net
crobinson@esc4.net

UDL_ CSUN_2011

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