Blogging for Understanding Susan Silverman GaETC November 2006
To all the beautiful butterflies throughout the world and the participants in A Dance With the ButterfliesA Dance With the Butterflies
Today’s Story Chapter 1: A Dance With the Butterflies Chapter 2: Universal Design for Learning Chapter 3: Time for the Team Blog Chapter 4: Understanding UDL Chapter 5: Hope Chapter 6: Lanise Chapter 7: Norma
Chapter 1 About the Project
Chapter 2 Universal Design for Learning Multiple means of representation, to give learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge, Multiple means of expression, to provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know, Multiple means of engagement, to tap into learners' interests, offer appropriate challenges, and increase motivation. CAST: Universal Design for Learning
Chapter 3 Time for the Team Blog Only invited members may post comments on a team blog.
Chapter 4 Understanding UDL
Blogging for Understanding Sometimes a blog administrator needs to prompt discussions
Sarah’s Response to Susan’s Non UDL Lesson
Sarah’s Response to Cheri
Blogging for Understanding Sometimes a blog administrator needs to prompt discussions A blog can validate ideas
Blogging for Understanding Sometimes a blog administrator needs to prompt discussions A blog can validate ideas Blogs are not just text: Audio clips and Graphics
Blogging for Understanding Sometimes a blog administrator needs to prompt discussions A blog can validate ideas Blogs are not just text: Audio clips and Graphics A place to recommend books and websites
Blogging for Understanding Sometimes a blog administrator needs to prompt discussions A blog can validate ideas Blogs are not just text: Audio clips and Graphics A place to recommend books and websites A place to share educational software
Chapter 5 Hope
Blogging for Understanding Sometimes a blog administrator needs to prompt discussions A blog can validate ideas Blogs are not just text: Audio clips and Graphics A place to recommend books and websites A place to share educational software Lurkers can be learners
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Blogging for Understanding Sometimes a blog administrator needs to prompt discussions A blog can validate ideas Blogs are not just text: Audio clips and Graphics A place to recommend books and websites A place to share educational software Lurkers can be learners A place to celebrate exciting classroom events
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Blogging for Understanding Sometimes a blog administrator needs to prompt discussions A blog can validate ideas Blogs are not just text: Audio clips and Graphics A place to recommend books and websites A place to share educational software Lurkers can be learners A place to celebrate exciting classroom events A place to share failures and give support
Blogging for Understanding Sometimes a blog administrator needs to prompt discussions A blog can validate ideas Blogs are not just text: Audio clips and Graphics A place to recommend books and websites A place to share educational software Lurkers can be learners A place to celebrate exciting classroom events A place to share failures and give support A place to reflect
Chapter 6 Lanise
Blogging for Understanding Sometimes a blog administrator needs to prompt discussions A blog can validate ideas Blogs are not just text: Audio clips and Graphics Recommend books and websites Share educational software Lurkers can be learners Celebrate exciting classroom events Share failures and give support Reflection Share teacher created materials
Blogging for Understanding Sometimes a blog administrator needs to prompt discussions A blog can validate ideas Blogs are not just text: Audio clips and Graphics Recommend books and websites Share educational software Lurkers can be learners Celebrate exciting classroom events Share failures and give support Reflection Share teacher created materials Give advice
Chapter 7 Norma
Blogging for Understanding Sometimes a blog administrator needs to prompt discussions A blog can validate ideas Blogs are not just text: Audio clips and Graphics Recommend books and websites Share educational software Lurkers can be learners Celebrate exciting classroom events Share failures and give support Reflection Share teacher created materials Give advice Look for help
Blogging for Understanding Sometimes a blog administrator needs to prompt discussions. A blog can validate ideas Blogs are not just text: Audio clips and Graphics Recommend books and websites Share educational software Lurkers can be learners Celebrate exciting classroom events Share failures and give support Reflection Share teacher created materials Give advice Look for help Share experiences
Blogging for Understanding Sometimes blog administrator needs to prompt discussions. A blog can validate ideas Blogs are not just text: Audio clips and Graphics Recommend books and websites Share educational software Lurkers can be learners Celebrate exciting classroom events Share failures and give support Reflection Share teacher created materials Give advice Look for help Share experiences Validate instructional models such as UDL