1. U NIVERSAL D ESIGN FOR L EARNING Roberta Pardo Jeni Ussery Mary Zimmerer Robin Ozz (Presenter Emeritus) NADE Conference February 26th, 2015

2. What You Will Learn The History of UDL Multiple Means of Representation Multiple Means of Action and Expression Multiple Means of Engagement

3. History

4. 1973-Vocational Rehabilitation Act – Outlawed discrimination on the basis of disability – Publically-supported buildings must be barrier- free 1983-“A Nation at Risk” Report – American educational system is ill-equipped to serve diverse learners. – Spurred the reform movement in K-12 education

5. Universal Design for Learning Addresses the problems of a “one-size-fits- all” curriculum Utilizes flexible design that can be adapted for diverse learners UDL framework calls for multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement to address the needs of a diverse student body

6. Multiple Means of Representation

7. Provide Options for Perception Offer ways of customizing the display of information Offer alternatives for auditory information Offer alternatives for visual information

8. Homework Directions

9. Provide options for language, mathematical expressions, and symbols Clarify vocabulary and symbols Clarify syntax and structure Support decoding of text, mathematical notation, and symbols Promote understanding across languages Illustrate through multiple media

10. Library Databases eResources –Gale Virtual Reference Library Advanced Search Document Title –Emotional Intelligence »Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology

11. Provide options for comprehension Activate or supply background knowledge Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships Guide information processing, visualization, and manipulation Maximize transfer and generalization

12. Video Comments

13. Multiple Means of Action and Expression

14. Provide Options for Physical Action Ensure access to tools and assistive technology Digital books/enlarged print, DragonSpeak, CART/Interpreters, etc. Be mindful when planning classroom activities Work with your DRS office-often what is good for one student will be good for many students in your class

15. Provide Options for Expression Consider using diverse communication tools with students Give students directions/instructions in diverse modes Allow students to demonstrate what they know in diverse ways Homework menus

16. Provide Options for Executive Action Work with students on appropriate goal-setting Help students plan attack strategies for assignments or homework Show students how to use organizational technology like google calendar

17. Multiple Means of Engagement

18. Relevance –Real World Problem Solving Hiking Problem – This summer hikers went on a trip in the mountains near Aspen, Colorado. The mountain home was located near two of the “14ers”. These are mountains with elevations at or over 14,000 feet. Very near the doorstep of the house was a hill that led up to, what was believed to be an old mine and the Echo Canyon Trailhead. After the first day of walking up this rather steep hill, the hikers wanted to figure out the grade of the hill. Armed with gps devices, they took a couple of useful measurements.

19. Minimizing Threats – Matching Game Students use their newly acquired math skill (like terms) Students engage discussions with others in a social and relaxed atmosphere Short team presentations

20. Collaboration – Computer Lab Activity Exploring Different Functions – Desmos Calculator Desmos Calculator

21. Self-Assessment and Reflection Reflection through questioning –Why is your answer valid? –How can this be used in another situation? Reflection through assignments –Create a graphic organizer to compare and contrast certain functions –Group presentation of posed problems

22. Time Spent Projects Worked On Get Familiar Achieve Mastery (Maybe) Working Toward Mastery Get Experienced

23. Summary Work toward incorporating facets of UDL -- Affective and Cognitive Set realistic expectation – Mastery is not achieved overnight Keep your eye on the goal – Increased learning for all students

24. Resources www. CAST.org http://www.udlcenter.org http://www.arendale.org

25. Q UESTIONS ?