1. Technology in Education – District Educator Ashley Stone EDU620: Meeting Individual Student Needs With Technology (NME1621A) Instructor: Adriane Wheat 6/22/2016

2. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Station 1 Universal Design for Learning is creating a environment whether classroom or learning center, curriculum, and using materials to give the best possible instructions for all students and individuals. Understanding no one child or adult learns the same and using that by offering multiple choices an options to all students and adults to engage and interest them. Giving options for different information approaches by presenting information in different ways. Erasing all barriers and giving student and adults control over their learning by having a classroom environment and curriculum that can be used and clearly understood by all students and adults. The UDL approach to learning will give students and adults more ability and control to make their learning more successful. Students and adults will no longer be stuck in a one size fits all approach, each teacher will have the ability to customize the learning experience using multiple different methods to the student instead of having the student try and customize and struggle to meet the standards and instruction. UDL benefits all students with or without disabilities, using UDL will allow for all students to be engaged, collaborative, interactive, and use a hands on approach in their own learning. UDL allows for successful learning in a rapid changing society. References CAST. (2010, January 6). UDL at a glance [Video file]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/bDvKnY0g6e4UDL at a glance Edyburn, D. L. (2013). Inclusive technologies: Tools for helping diverse learners achieve academic success. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, IncInclusive technologies: Tools for helping diverse learners achieve academic success

3. Station 1: UDL Audience Video Images Pamphlets Presentations This station will be full of Different technologies that can be used to help individuals learn. The station will have a video recording playing in the background that describes the innovative ways children and adults can use computers, tablets, and different technologies to discover and learn. The station will be filled with images of individuals using the technology, it will have pamphlets for all diverse individuals to take and read. Along with a several individuals explaining in detail the benefits of UDL for learning to groups of individuals. Available resources will be offered such as websites, games, technologies, videos, and books for individuals who would like more information Multiple Means of : Representation, Expression/Action, and Engagement Multiple Means of : Representation, Expression/Action, and Engagement

4. UDL in Action Demonstration A video of the multiple options that can be used in learning and teaching will be playing and modeled. Audio recording of a book with headphones to demonstrate the way individuals can listen to ebooks. A display of technologies that will be working and functional for individuals to try and experience. Images of adults and children displayed to demonstrate what it would look like. A group of individuals available for presentation and demonstration for those who are not to familiar with the different technologies.

5. UDL and DI Impact on students and society Using Differentiated Instruction and Universal Design for Learning in teaching students Prek through 12 th grade has a huge impact on how they learn, how they discover, how they explore, and how they solve real world problems. Differentiated instruction and Universal Design for learning help teachers teach in a way that connects with all diverse learners. It allows for creative, innovative, and modified individual learning as well as collaborative learning. Giving students and adults multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement allows for all individuals to learn. It eliminates barriers such as all students learn the same and give all diverse individuals no matter disability the same opportunities at education as any other individual. Using Differentiated Instruction and Universal Design for Learning in teaching students Prek through 12 th grade has a huge impact on how they learn, how they discover, how they explore, and how they solve real world problems. Differentiated instruction and Universal Design for learning help teachers teach in a way that connects with all diverse learners. It allows for creative, innovative, and modified individual learning as well as collaborative learning. Giving students and adults multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement allows for all individuals to learn. It eliminates barriers such as all students learn the same and give all diverse individuals no matter disability the same opportunities at education as any other individual. Giving attendees the option to experience UDL and DI first hand through technology will give them a clear and confident understanding of how multiple option availability while learning can make a student very successful in their own learning. How having individualized learning activities gives students and adults the means to discover and explore while gaining mastery of skills needed for critical thinking and real world problem solving. Technology is one of the many great ways we can use UDL and DI with all of the multiple means of representation offered such as games, apps, audio, videos, slides, etc… Reference Meyer, A., Rose, D., & Gordon, D. (n.d.). Universal design for learning: Theory and practice. Retrieved from http://udltheorypractice.cast.org/login;jsessionid=E B27BE6C79293351E8C2D70A9FBC9C5BUniversal design for learning: Theory and practice Giving attendees the option to experience UDL and DI first hand through technology will give them a clear and confident understanding of how multiple option availability while learning can make a student very successful in their own learning. How having individualized learning activities gives students and adults the means to discover and explore while gaining mastery of skills needed for critical thinking and real world problem solving. Technology is one of the many great ways we can use UDL and DI with all of the multiple means of representation offered such as games, apps, audio, videos, slides, etc… Reference Meyer, A., Rose, D., & Gordon, D. (n.d.). Universal design for learning: Theory and practice. Retrieved from http://udltheorypractice.cast.org/login;jsessionid=E B27BE6C79293351E8C2D70A9FBC9C5BUniversal design for learning: Theory and practice

6. Technology and UDL for learners Station 2 Mission: Washoe school district is focused on creating an educational system where all students are successful, achieve academic success, and become productive members of society. Washoe School district fosters student achievement and success through DI and UDL. We will create a positive, safe, and consistent learning environment for all diverse students. Washoe offers great educational programs or courses like CTE. Belief: All Students deserve multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement to grow, learn, and explore. All students deserve the opportunity to achieve academic success and equity no matter their learning style or disability. Mission: Washoe school district is focused on creating an educational system where all students are successful, achieve academic success, and become productive members of society. Washoe School district fosters student achievement and success through DI and UDL. We will create a positive, safe, and consistent learning environment for all diverse students. Washoe offers great educational programs or courses like CTE. Belief: All Students deserve multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement to grow, learn, and explore. All students deserve the opportunity to achieve academic success and equity no matter their learning style or disability. Goals: All diverse students will have opportunity for academic success. School will make safe, secure, positive, productive classroom environments. Teachers will offer multiple learning options for all diverse learners. All students will have opportunity and clear understanding of courses and programs offered. Goals: All diverse students will have opportunity for academic success. School will make safe, secure, positive, productive classroom environments. Teachers will offer multiple learning options for all diverse learners. All students will have opportunity and clear understanding of courses and programs offered.

7. Technology and UDL for learners Course and/or Program Offerings Agriculture and Natural Resources- Agricultural Mechanics Technology, Agricultural Business Systems, Animal Science, etc… Business and Marketing Education –Administration Services, Business Management, Accounting, Finance, etc… Family and Consumer Sciences-Baking, Cosmetology, Early Education, Food, Nutrition, Human Development, etc… Health Science and Public Safety –Biomedical, Nursing Assistant, Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Practice, etc… Information and Media Technology –Art, Fashion, Graphics, Photography, Animation, Computer Science, Digital Games, etc… Skilled and Technical Sciences- Design, Construction, Electronic Technology, etc… Guidance Counseling General Education Automotive Repair Training

8. 21st-Century Skills Acquisition and Employability Station 3 Information and Media Technology program Radio Production – In this course student will learn multiple 21 st century skills. Creativity, innovation, Communication, Collaboration, Critical thinking, and Problem solving skills. Information and Media Technology program Radio Production – In this course student will learn multiple 21 st century skills. Creativity, innovation, Communication, Collaboration, Critical thinking, and Problem solving skills. “Today we live in a technology and media- suffused environment with: 1) access to an abundance of information, 2) rapid changes in technology tools, and 3) the ability to collaborate and make individual contributions on an unprecedented scale. To be effective in the 21st century, citizens and workers must be able to create, evaluate, and effectively utilize information, media, and technology.” (P21stC, n.d, pg.1) In this course students will gain skills in all areas of 21 st century learning and gain technology skills society is beginning to rely on. Students will learn use technology to advertise, market, and interact with others. These skills students will gain will give them the ability to many different career fields and employment opportunity. Students will gain flexibility, adaptability, Leadership, productivity, social and cross cultural skills.

9. 21 st Century Skills and Employability Tools : Computers, data managers, audio boards, microphones, amplifiers, multimedia, websites, software, applications, tablets, phones, etc… Interaction : Giving attendees the ability to play and manipulate some of the technology will give them first hand experience. Showing attendees how to properly use some of the tools. Having multiple technologies on display for demonstration. New Technology : We live in a rapid changing global economy. We need to have up to date technology to give students the best possible chances for academic success, especially if the courses are technological related having the most current opportunity will allow students to be successful. Tools : Computers, data managers, audio boards, microphones, amplifiers, multimedia, websites, software, applications, tablets, phones, etc… Interaction : Giving attendees the ability to play and manipulate some of the technology will give them first hand experience. Showing attendees how to properly use some of the tools. Having multiple technologies on display for demonstration. New Technology : We live in a rapid changing global economy. We need to have up to date technology to give students the best possible chances for academic success, especially if the courses are technological related having the most current opportunity will allow students to be successful.

10. References CAST. (2010, January 6). UDL at a glance [Video file]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/bDvKnY0g6e4UDL at a glance Edyburn, D. L. (2013). Inclusive technologies: Tools for helping diverse learners achieve academic success. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, IncInclusive technologies: Tools for helping diverse learners achieve academic success Meyer, A., Rose, D., & Gordon, D. (n.d.). Universal design for learning: Theory and practice. Retrieved from http://udltheorypractice.cast.org/login;jsessionid=EB27BE6 C79293351E8C2D70A9FBC9C5BUniversal design for learning: Theory and practice http://udltheorypractice.cast.org/login;jsessionid=EB27BE6 C79293351E8C2D70A9FBC9C5B Partnership for 21st Century Skills. (n.d.). Framework for 21st century learning. Retrieved from http://www.p21.org/our-work/p21-frameworkFramework for 21st century learning