1. Technology ReadinessLearner Diversity (UDL) 2. Why this TopicThe purpose of this presentation is to highlightthe meaning of UDL (Universal Design forLearning) and its critical elements whileequipping staff with technology resources tosupport learning diversity in the classroom. 3. Learn about UDLhttp://www.udlcenter.org/Form small groupsFind three items that describe UDL 4. What did you Learn?Write Items about UDL Here: 5. InvestigateLets take a closer look at why UDL isimportant? 6. The Myth of Averagehttps://www.youtube.com/v/4eBmyttcfU4Designed to Average?? 7. Misunderstood MindsMisunderstood Minds Websitehttp://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/intro.html 8. Support for UDL Need to teach in a way that students have multiple means for engaging incurriculum (Edyburn, 2009). Student engagement decreases as students move through educationalsystem (Katz, 2013)o UDL strategies support student engagemento Supports students in poverty (Katz, 2013)o Supports students with disabilities (Katz, 2013) 9. Critical Elements of UDL1. Clear Goals2. Planning for Learner Variability3. Flexible Methods and Materials Representation (Principle I) Expression (Principle II) Engagement (Principle III)4. Timely Progress Monitoring 10. Flexible Methods Continuedhttp://www.cast.org/library/UDLguidelines/version1.html 11. UDL ToolkitToolkit Websitehttp://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/Staff will be given time to explore content areason the website. Report ways to use technologyfocusing on skills, interests and strengths. 12. RIT Score Math GamesMAP Math practice by RIT scorehttp://www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/ro/pages/studentlinks/map/Design a lesson using the website include howit addresses the Critical Elements of UDL 13. RIT Score Reading GamesMAP Reading practice by RIT scorehttp://www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/ro/pages/studentlinks/map/reading.htmDesign a lesson using the website include howit addresses the Critical Elements of UDL 14. Resources for UDLThese Websites will assist in your implementation ofUDL lessons 15. Educreationshttps://www.educreations.com/ 16. Flashcards - Bitsboardhttp://bitsboard.com/ 17. ResourcesWebsites:http://www.udlcenter.org/https://www.youtube.com/v/4eBmyttcfU4http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/intro.htmlhttp://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/http://www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/ro/pages/studentlinks/map/http://www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/ro/pages/studentlinks/map/reading.htmhttps://www.educreations.com/http://bitsboard.com/ 18. Resources ContinuedCourey, S. J., Tappe, P., Siker, J., & LePage, P. (2013). Improved lesson planning with universal design for learning (UDL). TeacherEducation and Special Education, 36(1), 7-27.Edyburn, D. (2009). RTI and UDL interventions. Journal of Special Education Technology, 24(2), 46-47. Retrievedfromhttp://search.proquest.com/docview/228486520?accountid=10269Finlayson, M. (2014). Addressing math anxiety in the classroom. Improving Schools, 17(1), 99-115Katz, J. (2013). The three block model of universal design for learning (UDL): Engaging students in inclusive education. CanadianJournal of Education, 36(1), 153-194. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1440186282?accountid=10269