3. At the core of UDL is the premise that often the curriculum is disabled (and disabling!). It is not flexible; it often poses barriers, and consequently prevents rather than supports optimal learning experiences. Why UDL? Lack of interest/motivation for student Audio-only Textbook-only UDL Text-only Written Assignments Reading Level Too High/Low
17. Offer choices of learning context. Affective The “Why” of Learning Recognition/Representation The “What” of Learning Strategic/Expression The “How” of Learning
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20. Provide multiple media and formats
21. Support background context.http://www.artifactbox.com/resources.html But often technology and presentation, expression, and motivation intersect…. Recognition/Representation The “What” of Learning
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34. Mindmaps and graphic organizers are also other forms of alternative representation… Did I forget to mention… CAST Strategy Tutor Inspiration/Kidspiration InspireData
35. Provide students with options for presenting information (e.g., presentation may be written, oral, video or visual). Provide scaffolds and alternate means of collecting information for audience as students make presentations (e.g. recording, notes, response questions). Provide alternatives for writing (e.g., oral, pictorial, digital). However… If the goal and the method are interdependent… writing a play creating a website conducting an experiment/writing a lab report creating a graph …you may be limited in how much choice you can give the students. In this case, you must be prepared to fully scaffold the technique. Multiple Means for Action and Expression
36. “Why” should students learn this material? If you’re not motivated by the content, question, or materials then why should the students be? How does it connect to life beyond the classroom? Goes to the heart of motivation Connection to student interests Authentic activities Purposeful Student Choice Acknowledges that students have talents/experiences that go beyond the classroom Multiple Means of Engagement
