3. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Marialena Winter Educational Technology Teacher July 8, 2011

5. Principles of Curriculum  Goals  Meeting the needs of diverse learners  Teaching  Methodology  Instructional materials  Assessment (Pre and Post)

6. Staff Implementation  Effective professional development  Multiple and flexible means of demonstration of knowledge  Implementation of a variety of methods to captivate interest

7. Learners will gain  Knowledge  Skills  Enthusiasm for learning  Reduce curriculum barriers  Provide support for learning

8. The Learning Brain Network Recognition Strategic Affective Patterns Letters Colors Pictures Words Critical Thinking Skills Problem Solving Skills Writing, Listening Learning styles Hobbies Interest Cultural background http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/t ools/curriculumbarriers.cfmhttp://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/t ools/curriculumbarriers.cfm (tutorial)

9. Promote Lifelong Learning You can develop lifelong learning traits with UDL:  By showing curiosity about Setting Goals and Time Management.  By seeking Skill, Not Will.  By persisting in seeking out new solutions.  By using your unique talents and intelligence to promote positive change.  By learning and applying technology tools to solve problems.

10. Creates A Positive Environment  Positive self talk  Improved confidence  Happy relationships  High achievement  Good Grades

11. Examples and Resources  Applications of Universal Design http://www.washington.edu/doit/Resources/ude sign.html http://www.washington.edu/doit/Resources/ude sign.html  National Center UDL http://www.udlcenter.org/implementation/examp les http://www.udlcenter.org/implementation/examp les  Improving Outcomes of Student K – 8 http://www.k8accesscenter.org/training_resourc es/UniversalDesign_BarriersSolutions.asp http://www.k8accesscenter.org/training_resourc es/UniversalDesign_BarriersSolutions.asp  CAST’s Universal Design for Learning Guidelines – Educator Checklist http://udlguidelines.wordpress.com/introduction/ http://udlguidelines.wordpress.com/introduction/

12. References National Center on Universal Design for Learning. (2011, March 15). UDL guidelines–Version 2.0. Retrieved from http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidelines http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidelines Universal Design for Learning. (n.d.). The Advocacy Institute. Retrieved July 8, 2011, from http://www.advocacyinstitute.org/UDL/index.shtml