1. KAGE Conference
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Universal Design for Learning: An Educational Environment for ALL Students
Linnie Lee
Assistive Technology Consultant
Kentucky Dept. of Education
Feb 22, 2008

2. To those who attended this presentation:
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To those who attended this presentation:
Some of the links went to software on my computer. I have updated the links to go to the site where you can find it.

3. Relationship to other pedagogy Examples of application
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Overview of Session
UDL Background
Relationship to other pedagogy
Examples of application

4. Universal Design Ramps Curb Cuts Electric Doors Captions on Television
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Universal Design
Ramps
Curb Cuts
Electric Doors
Captions on Television
Easy Grip Tools

5. Universal Design Not one size fits all – but alternatives.
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Universal Design
Not one size fits all – but alternatives.
Designed from the beginning, not added on later.
Increases access opportunities for everyone

6. It’s About Accessibility:
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Barriers are the problem, not the student!
It’s About Accessibility:
“If you can’t get in the door,
there’s no reason to want what’s inside.”

7. Assumptions of UDL Typical classes are highly diverse
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Assumptions of UDL
Typical classes are highly diverse
No single option will work for all students
Teacher adjustments benefit all learners
Retrofitting is more costly for teacher and student
Curriculum needs fixing, not the students
Curriculum materials must be flexible, varied, and diverse

8. One Size Fits All KAGE Conference Feb 22, 2008

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UDL and Brain Research
Recent research in neuroscience shows that each brain processes information differently.
The way we learn is as individual as DNA or fingerprints.
In its research, CAST has identified three primary brain networks and the roles they play in learning.

10. Three Interconnected Brain Networks
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Three Interconnected Brain Networks
Recognition Network (what)
Gathering information
How we identify and categorize what we see, hear, and read.
Strategic Network (how)
Planning and performing tasks.
How we organize and express our ideas.
Affective Network (why)
How students are engaged and motivated.
How they are challenged, excited, or interested.

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Three UDL Principles
Represent information in multiple formats and media
Provide multiple pathways for students' action and expression
Provide multiple ways to engage students' interest and motivation

13. Universal Design for Learning…
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Universal Design for Learning…
…incorporates a number of best and promising practices in education under one umbrella.

14. UDL Differentiated Instruction Zone of Proximal Development
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UDL
Differentiated Instruction
Learning Styles
Multiple Intelligences
Brain Research
Scaffolding
Zone of Proximal Development
Technology Integration
Classroom Management
Response to Intervention

15. Common Themes under the UDL Umbrella
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Common Themes under the UDL Umbrella
Meet students where they are and take them to the next level.
The right amount of support at the right time
Not too easy, not too hard.
Be flexible

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Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction: a comparison

17. Universal Design for Learning calls for ...
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Universal Design for Learning calls for ...
Multiple means of representation (Recognition)
to give learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge
Multiple means of expression (Strategic)
to provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know
Multiple means of engagement (Affective)
to tap into learners' interests, offer appropriate challenges, and increase motivation

18. Differentiated Instruction provides different avenues to learning:
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Differentiated Instruction provides different avenues to learning:
Content
information, ideas, concepts, materials
Process
planning, goal-setting, defense of view-point, research, editing
Product
Size, construction, durability, expert-level expectations, parts

19. UDL DI Content – how delivered, and what student should know
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UDL DI
Content – how delivered, and what student should know
Process – how students will learn
Product – how students demonstrate knowledge
Multiple means of representation
Multiple means of expression
Multiple means of engagement

20. UDL DI Proactive Flexible Multiple approaches to learning
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UDL DI
Proactive
Flexible
Multiple approaches to learning
Student-centered
A blend of best practices in instruction
Focuses on removing barriers
Emphasis on technology
Rooted in assessment

21. Tools for Implementation of UDL
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Tools for Implementation of UDL
Textreaders
Read and Write Gold
Microsoft Reader
Google list
Look for
Choice of voice, speed, increment
Start, stop or pause anywhere
To add Text-to-speech to Microsoft Reader go to:
Read in Microsoft Reader (RMR) is an updated creation tool for consumers. With this add-in, you can use Microsoft Word version 2003 or Microsoft Word version 2002 to create and publish your own Microsoft Reader eBook content. Using the Read in Microsoft Reader add-in, you can turn anything you want to read into a Microsoft Reader eBook with the simple click of a button and take advantage of the enhanced benefits of Microsoft Reader with ClearType display technology. You can use the RMR add-in to convert new or existing Word documents and benefit from the features and convenience of Microsoft Reader. PLEASE NOTE, I am still trying to figure out how to do this in Word 2007.

22. Which Network? Recognition acquire information and knowledge Strategic
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Which Network?
Recognition
acquire information and knowledge
Strategic
organize and demonstrate what we know
Affective
tap into interests,
offer appropriate challenge
increase motivation

23. Tools for Implementation of UDL
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Tools for Implementation of UDL
Graphic Organizers
Inspiration / Kidspiration
Other Examples
RWG Fact Mapper
Bubbl.us
ReadWriteThink

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25. Tools for Implementation of UDL
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Tools for Implementation of UDL
Audio/Visual
Sound Object/Voice Comment
Librivox.org
Book Builder
Encyclomedia
Podcasts
Voicethread
Which Network?

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27. Tools for Implementation of UDL
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Tools for Implementation of UDL
Assignment choices
Reading Level
WordWeb
Science Songs
Applets
Which Network?

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During Unit Planning:
What does it mean for my students to understand this topic in ways that are relevant, are authentic, and give them power as learners?

29. During Lesson Planning:
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During Lesson Planning:
What can I do to make sure each of my learners is fully supported (needs are met) in growing as fast and as far as possible in understanding this topic?

30. During Implementation:
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During Implementation:
How might I learn more about my students as I watch them interact with the content and the ways I set about to teach it?

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Think – Pair – Share
What have you learned about UDL today that you will apply in your work next week?

32. Today’s presentation:
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Today’s presentation:
ftp://ketsftp.k12.ky.us/OAPD/UDL/KAGE

33. Other resources (time permitting)
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Other resources (time permitting)