Presented by : Kelly Ray, Resource Teacher BCPS Department of Digital Learning org org x 4035 Digital Content and UDL : A Recipe for Reaching and Teaching All Learners 2013 Winter Equity Conference

Professional Development Objective Equity Liaisons will be empowered to share features of digital content which reflect UDL and support the diverse learning needs of BCPS students.

UDL ( Universal Design for Learning ) The term UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING means a scientifically valid framework for guiding educational practice that: (A) provides flexibility in the ways information is presented, in the ways students respond or demonstrate knowledge and skills, and in the ways students are engaged; and (B) reduces barriers in instruction, provides appropriate accommodations, supports, and challenges, and maintains high achievement expectations for all students, including students with disabilities and students who are limited English proficient. Source: Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA)Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA)

BCPS-licensed Digital Content addresses the three principles of UDL: 1.Provide Multiple Means of Representation (the “what” of learning) 2.Provide Multiple Means of Action and Expression (the “how” of learning) 3.Provide Multiple Means of Engagement (the “why” of learning)

30+ Databases BCPS Databases address these goals and standards: Blueprint 2.0 Goal 1 - Academics 21 st Century Teaching & Learning: –Building student competencies for information, media, & technology literacy –Providing efficient digital access to developmentally appropriate, curriculum-relevant content Common Core State Standards - College & Career Readiness - Complex Text - Close Analytic Reading - Writing to Source - Brief & Extended Research - Vocabulary

Joe ’ s Non - Netbook “ Today ’ s students think and process information fundamentally differently from their predecessors.” –- Marc Prensky, Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants DATABASES are GOOD FOR YOU and TASTY TOO !

Mr. Database Man “ Can ’ t I just Google it? ” -- BCPS students DATABASES are GOOD FOR YOU and TASTY TOO ! “ Can you really trust that the person putting information up at REALLY knows what he or she is talking about? ” -- Librarian, Boulder Public Library Website

Key “ Ingredients ” in Databases Multiple media formats : Text, audio, video, images … Current, frequently updated content ( often daily ) Specifically for K -12 audience Standards - aligned ( Content / Common Core ) Content not available on “ Free ” Internet. Ad - free ! Authoritative publishers, educator - approved Websites Student - friendly interfaces & Search / Browse features Reading and learning supports : –Read - aloud / MP 3 download - Embedded dictionaries –Reading Levels / Lexiles - Translation Research supports : –Research Guides, Citations, Organization tools

Database MENU Accessible 24/7 from School or Home

Featuring … DATABA SE SNAPSH OTS & TUTORI ALS ! Grades K-6 Digital Content * May be used by all grade levels!

Featuring … DATABA SE SNAPSH OTS & TUTORI ALS ! Grades 6-12 Digital Content

Teacher ’ s “ Cookbook ” Database Snapshots & Tutorials LEXILES Resource Page

Instructional Technology INTRANET : www. bcps. org / offices / oi t www. bcps. org / offices / oi t Collaboration and Communication Tools : –PB Works Wikis –Edmodo –Voice Thread Software Resources Professional Development BCPS - supported Collaboration and Communication Tools

For help with BCPS Databases, contact your School Library Media Specialist or the Department of Digital Learning. Kelly Ray org org Bon Appétit ! Get Cooking to Spice Up Student Learning with UDL & BCPS Digital Content !