teaching all students, reaching all learners
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Universal Design for LearningTEACHING ALL STUDENTS,REACHING ALL LEARNERS
www.ist.hawaii.edu Center on Disability Studies, University
of Hawaii
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Speaker – Tracie OrtizWhat I want you to know about me: I am a Graduate Assistant at the Center on Disability Studies at UH
Manoa I am in the Educational Technology Doctoral Program
The reason I am here: To share my knowledge of UDL and diversity.
Friends – introduce yourselves
Hi. My name is…
I. Learning StylesII. UDL Definition and ImportanceIII. How UDL is AppliedIV. Further ResourcesV. Questions
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An important aspect of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is for the learner to “own” the learning process so that they are motivated to learn.
A self-assessment of needs will help the learner establish where they lack critical knowledge.
Learning Styles
Complete ‘Three Different Learning Styles’ Identify 2 things you want to learn from this
presentation.
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A cartoon figure lowering a barbell at his legs depicting weakness.
“Breaking Barriers”
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• Universal Design is the design of products and environments to be usable by everyone, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.”
~Ron Mace
“[Universal Design for Learning] UDL provides a blueprint for creating flexible goals, methods, materials, and assessments that accommodate learner differences.”
~(CAST, www.cast.org)
1. Multiple means of representation
2. Multiple means of expression3. Multiple means of engagement
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Learners have diverse backgrounds.
Learners have diverse strengths. Learners have diverse
challenges.
• Question: Can you give specific examples of learner differences?
Diversification of instructional methods
Diversification of instructional materials
Application of technology
Direct IndirectExperiential Independent InteractivePhoto image of a woman writing on a white board looking
towards another woman in instructional conversation.
Examples Structured overview Lecture
UDL Applications Pause Procedure
Take a 1 min. pause to reflect and ask questions every 10 min. (recorded lecture or synchronous)
Speak clearly Allow time for interpretation
Sign language, captioning, second language, intellectual processing
Examples Student-led problem solving Case studies Inquiry-based instruction
UDL Applications Students take the lead Base on student background and experience
Examples Labs Practicum Role-playing
UDL Applications Demonstrate “how to do it” Emphasize real-life experience Ensure accessibility Provide multiple options
Examples One-on-one work with a student Assignments Independent studies Self-assessment
UDL Applications Choices Variation Reflection
Oral pr
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link to a recording
written presentation
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YouTube video
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Examples Debates and discussion on discussion board Group work Brainstorming Warm-up exercises
UDL Applications Include all students
Power PointsAudio and VisualTexts and NotesGroup Work
This short video will help you to understand the benefits of UDL from the perspective of a student and an instructor. Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zOvzZl5-4c&feature=player_embedded
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UDL Tips Use to give structure to a
presentation Integrate images wherever possible Less is more Be sure to read slides/pass out and
post note pages Power point Accessibility
UDL Tips Represent language concepts
visuallyCampus Tour for students
Include audio and video recordings Laulima 1of 2 Laulima 2 of 2
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Image of a woman looking straight ahead with her left eye and with a white flower behind her left ear.
Be sure to include open captioning & audio description
How to add captioning to YOUR OWN videos in YouTube
http://www.google.com/support/youtube/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=100077
Other captioning sourcesAutomatic Sync TechnologiesYouTube Caption and Titles
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UDL Tips Alternative texts Alternative formats Instructor and student notes online Graphic organizers (f2f) Guided notes Interactive & descriptive syllabus
UDL Tips Strategic discussion
groups Scaffolding
Google Docs (need gmail account)
www.Zoho.comImage of a building with scaffolding under construction.
Free Websites: Weebly - http://www.weebly.com/Blogger - https://www.blogger.com/startWetpaint - http://www.wetpaint.com/
UDL Tips Use electronic Notetaking Encourage enhancement of tech skills Ensure online accessibility Laulima Accessibility
http://www.hawaii.edu/talent/webaccessibility.htm Utilize online materials Text version of location of buildings
Apply podcasts & videos
To view a syllabus that follows principles of UDL, go to http://www.communityinclusion.org/udl/ex1.html
General Information About Universal Design for Learning
Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) www.cast.org
TRACE Research Center http://trace.wisc.edu/about
National Universal Design for Learning Taskforce http://www.advocacyinstitute.org/UDL
http://ctfd.sfsu.edu/universal-design-for-learning-online-training-module.htm
http://www.sccresa.org/toolsforschools/curriculumresources/udlresources/
Universal Design in Postsecondary Education
SDDL Project www.ist.hawaii.edu Renton Technical College
http://webs.rtc.edu/ii/dsdp.html Equity and Excellence Project
www.eeonline.org DO-IT Project www.washington.edu/doit Faculty Ware
http://www.facultyware.uconn.edu/
Three training topics:◦ UDL◦ Multiculturalism or Cultural Diversity◦ MentoringIf you would like to participate in the study, please
contact Steve Brown-SDDL Project Coordinator at [email protected]
Please refer to the handout for details if interested. There is compensation for participating.
Learning Style Inventories www.usd.edu/trio/tut/ts/style.html www.engr.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/ilsweb.html
Web Accessibility WebAIM http://www.webaim.org Power point Accessibility 10 Steps to Consider for an Online Course WWC3 http://www.w3.org/WAI
Did you learn what you wanted to learn? If not, what questions went unanswered?
Any additional questions about the presentation?
Mahalo!
Contact Information:Tracie [email protected]
SDDL Contact:Steve Brown-Project [email protected]
Megan [email protected]