Teaching All Students, Reaching All Learners

Universal Design for LearningTEACHING ALL STUDENTS,REACHING ALL LEARNERS

www.ist.hawaii.edu Center on Disability Studies, University

of Hawaii

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Speaker – Tracie OrtizWhat I want you to know about me: I am a Graduate Assistant at the Center on Disability Studies at UH

Manoa I am in the Educational Technology Doctoral Program

The reason I am here: To share my knowledge of UDL and diversity.

Friends – introduce yourselves

Hi. My name is…

I. Learning StylesII. UDL Definition and ImportanceIII. How UDL is AppliedIV. Further ResourcesV. Questions

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An important aspect of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is for the learner to “own” the learning process so that they are motivated to learn.

A self-assessment of needs will help the learner establish where they lack critical knowledge.

Learning Styles

Complete ‘Three Different Learning Styles’ Identify 2 things you want to learn from this

presentation.

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A cartoon figure lowering a barbell at his legs depicting weakness.

“Breaking Barriers”

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• Universal Design is the design of products and environments to be usable by everyone, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.”

~Ron Mace

“[Universal Design for Learning] UDL provides a blueprint for creating flexible goals, methods, materials, and assessments that accommodate learner differences.”

~(CAST, www.cast.org)

1. Multiple means of representation

2. Multiple means of expression3. Multiple means of engagement

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Learners have diverse backgrounds.

Learners have diverse strengths. Learners have diverse

challenges.

• Question: Can you give specific examples of learner differences?

Diversification of instructional methods

Diversification of instructional materials

Application of technology

Direct IndirectExperiential Independent InteractivePhoto image of a woman writing on a white board looking

towards another woman in instructional conversation.

Examples Structured overview Lecture

UDL Applications Pause Procedure

Take a 1 min. pause to reflect and ask questions every 10 min. (recorded lecture or synchronous)

Speak clearly Allow time for interpretation

Sign language, captioning, second language, intellectual processing

Examples Student-led problem solving Case studies Inquiry-based instruction

UDL Applications Students take the lead Base on student background and experience

Examples Labs Practicum Role-playing

UDL Applications Demonstrate “how to do it” Emphasize real-life experience Ensure accessibility Provide multiple options

Examples One-on-one work with a student Assignments Independent studies Self-assessment

UDL Applications Choices Variation Reflection

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Examples Debates and discussion on discussion board Group work Brainstorming Warm-up exercises

UDL Applications Include all students

Power PointsAudio and VisualTexts and NotesGroup Work

This short video will help you to understand the benefits of UDL from the perspective of a student and an instructor. Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zOvzZl5-4c&feature=player_embedded

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UDL Tips Use to give structure to a

presentation Integrate images wherever possible Less is more Be sure to read slides/pass out and

post note pages Power point Accessibility

UDL Tips Represent language concepts

visuallyCampus Tour for students

Include audio and video recordings Laulima 1of 2 Laulima 2 of 2

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Image of a woman looking straight ahead with her left eye and with a white flower behind her left ear.

Be sure to include open captioning & audio description

How to add captioning to YOUR OWN videos in YouTube

http://www.google.com/support/youtube/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=100077

Other captioning sourcesAutomatic Sync TechnologiesYouTube Caption and Titles

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UDL Tips Alternative texts Alternative formats Instructor and student notes online Graphic organizers (f2f) Guided notes Interactive & descriptive syllabus

UDL Tips Strategic discussion

groups Scaffolding

Google Docs (need gmail account)

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Free Websites: Weebly - http://www.weebly.com/Blogger - https://www.blogger.com/startWetpaint - http://www.wetpaint.com/

UDL Tips Use electronic Notetaking Encourage enhancement of tech skills Ensure online accessibility Laulima Accessibility

http://www.hawaii.edu/talent/webaccessibility.htm Utilize online materials Text version of location of buildings

Apply podcasts & videos

To view a syllabus that follows principles of UDL, go to http://www.communityinclusion.org/udl/ex1.html

General Information About Universal Design for Learning

Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) www.cast.org

TRACE Research Center http://trace.wisc.edu/about

National Universal Design for Learning Taskforce http://www.advocacyinstitute.org/UDL

http://ctfd.sfsu.edu/universal-design-for-learning-online-training-module.htm

http://www.sccresa.org/toolsforschools/curriculumresources/udlresources/

Universal Design in Postsecondary Education

SDDL Project www.ist.hawaii.edu Renton Technical College

http://webs.rtc.edu/ii/dsdp.html Equity and Excellence Project

www.eeonline.org DO-IT Project www.washington.edu/doit Faculty Ware

http://www.facultyware.uconn.edu/

Three training topics:◦ UDL◦ Multiculturalism or Cultural Diversity◦ MentoringIf you would like to participate in the study, please

contact Steve Brown-SDDL Project Coordinator at sebrown@hawaii.edu

Please refer to the handout for details if interested. There is compensation for participating.

Learning Style Inventories www.usd.edu/trio/tut/ts/style.html www.engr.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/ilsweb.html

Web Accessibility WebAIM http://www.webaim.org Power point Accessibility 10 Steps to Consider for an Online Course WWC3 http://www.w3.org/WAI

Did you learn what you wanted to learn? If not, what questions went unanswered?

Any additional questions about the presentation?

Mahalo!

Contact Information:Tracie Ortiztracier@hawaii.edu

SDDL Contact:Steve Brown-Project Coordinatorsebrown@hawaii.edu

Megan Conwaymconway@hawaii.edu