Community Event Part 1

1. COMMUNITY EVENT PRESENTATION PART 1
Nicole Thomas
EDU 620: Meeting Individual Student Needs with Technology
Instructor Lowe
August 2, 2021
Technology in Our Schools
District Educator

2. STATION 1: UNIVERSAL
DESIGN FOR LEARNING
What is UDL?
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is the framework that meets the needs of all
learners regardless of race, demographic, gender, individual strengths or weaknesses,
interests, intelligences, or special needs.
The goal of universal design for learning (UDL) framework is to proactively value
diversity such that supports are embedded in instructional materials before a student
needs them (Edyburn, 2013).
Principles of UDL
• Multiple Means of Representation
• Multiple means of Expression
• Multiple means of Engagement

3. STATION 1: UNIVERSAL
DESIGN FOR LEARNING
Demonstrate
• Have a display of digital devices such as tablets, laptops, and
smartboard with digital tools available for exploration
• Have lots of eye catching visuals
• Graphs and Charts to show statistics
• Show a video/slideshow

4. STATION 1: UNIVERSAL
DESIGN FOR LEARNING
Differentiation
• All learners need to have access to technology that is up
to date
• All learners are unique and different regardless of age
• All learners should achieve individual academic success
• Students with special needs can be easily accommodated
• Students can work at their own pace
• Flexibility and choices are available

5. STATION 1: UNIVERSAL
DESIGN FOR LEARNING
Interaction
Attendees can interact digital tools and participate in a mock
assignment which will incorporates the 21st Century Skills:
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Creativity

6. STATION 2:
TECHNOLOGY & UDL
FOR ALL LEARNERS
Mission Statement Belief Statement
Our Mission is that all students achieve academic and personal success. It is
our mission to provide students with meaningful learning experiences that
students will carry with them throughout their academic journey and future
careers. We believe that community and family involvement are crucial to
become successful individuals. Our teachers and staff are highly qualified
and stay up to date with career development and trainings.
Goals
• Each student reach their highest potential regardless of race, demographic, gender, or
religion
• Each student graduates with experience and knowledge that will be used in college or
their future careers
• Gain real life experiences
• Be technology literate

7. STATION 2:
TECHNOLOGY & UDL
FOR ALL LEARNERS
Course and/or Program Offerings
• Mathematics
• Language Arts
• Performing Arts
• Computer and Technology
• Business and Marketing
• Engineering
• Architect
• Nursing
• Agriculture
• Human Services

8. STATION 3: 21ST CENTURY
SKILLS ACQUISITION &
EMPLOYABILITY
• Global Awareness
• Financial Literacy
• Thinking Critically
• Brainstorming
• Creating new and valuable
ideas
• Analyzing data
• Innovation
• Utilize multiple media and
technology
• Analyze Media (Partnership
for 21st Century Skills, n.d.)
• Life and Career Skills
• Self Direction
• Set realistic goals
• Time management
• Independence
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Collaboration
Effective Communicating
Open to diverse
perspectives

9. STATION 3: 21ST CENTURY
SKILLS ACQUISITION &
EMPLOYABILITY
• Provides learners with the foundation to become success in the real
world and workplace
• Supports and strengthens skills that are a necessities in academic
setting, personal and social lives, and technical careers.
• Gives learners an opportunity to explore areas of future employment
and gain meaningful experiences
• Allows learners to learn in a hands-on environment in an area that
they enjoy or are interested in depending on their personal likes and
strengths.

10. STATION 3: 21ST CENTURY
SKILLS ACQUISITION &
EMPLOYABILITY
• Students are more effective and engaged in learning
• Reduced behavior issues
• Higher GPA
• Parent involvement is more likely to increase
• Graduations rate are higher than non CTE students
• Students are more likely to complete academic courses that are
needed for admission to a university
• More likely to stay in college and be successful
• Increases career readiness
• Those who did not attend college are 95% percent likely to be
working for pay with 2 years of graduating high school (CA
Department of Education, n.d.)

11. REFERENCES
California Department of Education. (n.d.) CTE Fact Sheer for School Leaders.
Retrieved from https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/gi/cteschoolleaderfacts.asp
Framework for 21st century learning (Links to an external site.). (2007). Retrieved
from http://www.p21.org/our-work/p21-framework
Edyburn, D. L. (2013). Inclusive technologies: Tools for helping diverse learners
achieve academic success (2nd ed.). Bridgepoint Education.
Partnership for 21st Century Skills. (n.d.). Framework for 21st century learning
definitions (Links to an external site.).
http://static.battelleforkids.org/documents/p21/P21_Framework_DefinitionsBFK.p
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