WEEK 6 FINAL PROJECT: COMMUNITY EVENT KELLIE TUNBRIDGE EDU620: MEETING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS WITH TECHNOLOGY DR. ADRIANE WHEAT, ED.D. OCTOBER 25, 2015 FINAL PROJECT SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY EVENT

What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)? Multiple Means to Stimulate Interest Multiple Means to Present Information Multiple Means of Student Differentiated Expression of Knowledge Station I (UDL for Learning, 2013)

UDL for Reading (Video 1) UDL for Writing (Video 2) UDL for Math (Video 3) Station I (UDL Elementary Classroom, 2015). (Weber, 2015).

Station I UDL Misconceptions UDL should come in a box UDL is just good teaching UDL is only for special education students or students with learning disabilities UDL cannot be done without computers UDL does not prepare students for standardized testing UDL is too difficult to be used every day for every lesson The UDL Approach UDL removes barriers created by curriculum Creates curriculum designed to meet diversity Shows information in various ways Allow students to approach learning tasks and demonstrate what they know in different ways Offer options that engage students to keep their interest (CAST, 2014).

Career and Technical Education Preparation for the future of tomorrow… Fulfills interest in a particular field Provides practical experience and a jump-start on a career Hands-on learning environment For students not planning on attending college Provides training Leads to certification in a vocational field Students may apply credits earned in a vocational high school program toward a two-year or four-year degree Station II (ACTE, 2015).

Final Project School District CTE Mission Statement Our Mission… Educating and inspiring all students to achieve college and career readiness through academics, innovation, and technology. We believe that our students will achieve their full potential when we… Ensure student safety and respect Cultivate real-life experiences outside the classroom Maintain diverse, relevant, and challenging curriculum Integrate technology Embrace individualized learning experiences and practice Celebrate success Station II

Final Project School District’s CTE Courses Agricultural Resources Environmental Management Horticulture Science Veterinary Science Landscape Design & Management Business & Marketing Accounting & Finance Marketing Business Management Family & Consumer Science Early Childhood Education Cosmetology Culinary Arts Hospitality & Tourism Health Science & Public Safety Medical Assisting Emergency Medical Technician Law Enforcement Media Technology Web Design & Development Graphic Design Animation Station II (NV DOE, n.d.).

Photoshop Illustrator Flash Audacity Bryce 3D Animation Tech App Courses Receive a Fine Arts credit OR elective credit Station III (Katy High School, 2015).

Critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity are interwoven throughout UDL; thus, creating a curriculum in which that all students can contribute according to his/her strengths and abilities. Reading, writing, and arithmetic are also integrated throughout the curriculum by UDL and through technology. Students knowledgeable with media and technology skills in combination with the 4Cs and 3Rs will gain the experience and education in life and career skills through their involvement in CTE schools. Station III

References National Center on Universal Design for Learning. (2013, April 17). The Concept of UDL. Retrieved October 25, 2015 from What is Universal Design for Learning? Universal Design for Learning: Myths and Misconceptions. (2014, September, 8). CAST Universal Design for Learning. Retrieved October 25, 2015 from Welcome! Universal Design for Learning. UDL Elementary Classroom. (2015, January 5). [Video file]. Retrieved from Weber, T. (2015, October 6). UDL Strategies for Writing. [Video file]. Retrieved from Weber, T. (2015, October 6). UDL Strategies for Math. [Video file]. Retrieved from Association for Career & Technical Education. (2015). What is CTE? Retrieved from Nevada Department of Education. (n.d.). Employability Skills for Career Readiness. Retrieved from Katy High School. (2015). Computer Science Technology Applications & Career & Technology Education Courses 9 th Grade. Retrieved from P21 Partnership for 21 st Century Learning. (n.d.). Framework for 21 st Century Learning. Retrieved from