3. UDL Definition A curriculums foundation based upon equality in learning for all. Designinggoals, methods, materials, and assessments that are pliable to fit a diverse need of learners. http://www.youtube.com/user/UDLCAST
4. Everyday Non DigitalExamples of UDL Wheelchair accessible buildings/parking Braille signs Spanish translations Handicap restrooms
5. Everyday Digital Examples of UDL Books on tape Hearing impaired phone technology Closed captioning Text to speech
6. Neural Networks Recognition Networks The "what" of learning How we gather facts and categorize what we see, hear, and read. Identifying letters, words, or an author's style are recognition tasks. Present information and content in different ways Source: http://www.cast.org/research/udl
44. Support for cultural, ethnic , linguistic and academic diversity by using the principles of UDL Equitable Use- The design is useful for a multitude of diverse abilities. Flexibility in Use- Components within the design that serves a variety of learners based on ones preference Simple and Intuitive. Regardless of the students abilities and or experience information is clear and easy to understand. Perceptible Information. The design of the lesson has necessary information regardless of students sensory abilities Tolerance for Error. The design has low adverse consequences or unintended actions. Low Physical Effort. The design can be performed with little effort and without being fatigued. Size and Space for Approach and Use. The design provided has little to no difficulty with manipulation and mobility.
45. Central Role of Technologyand UDL Technologies in UDL are a practical and cost effective way to achieve goals in learning by carefully planning resources and executing lessons. Examples include using the internet, assistive technologies and mind mapping.
46. Impact on Student Learning I agree with Robert Mislevy, a leading expert in educational assessment and technology . He contends that UDL prompts you to target learning goals and also encourages us to carefully consider all of the knowledge, skills, or abilities of the learners. UDL pushes us to think about the ways in which we can support students so that we can target and address the actual learning goals. These design patterns help educators build learning tasks, group work, and extended investigations in the classroom. Our students are going to do better on test items, not because they studied and focused just on the kinds of tasks, but because they learned the ways of thinking that are compatible with what you do on those tasks.
47. Examples ofTools and Resources UDL Lesson Builder that provides educators with models and tools to create and adapt lessons plans. This could be used a good starting point to use with teachers for the introduction of UDL. UDL Book Builder. A place to create, share, publish, and read digital books. A place for students to access material according to their individual needs, interests, and skills. This can be implemented in the media center since classes visit every week. CAST Strategy Tutor helps students with reading and research. Provides teachers with web based lesson that are research based. Implementation of this is a win-win for a school. These can be accessed by teachers and students directly in the classrooms.
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