Presented by:Kelly Ray, Resource Teacher

BCPS Department of Digital Learningkray@bcps.org x4035

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

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UDL (Universal Design for Learning)

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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)

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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

21st 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

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Joe’s Non-Netbook

“Today’s students think and process information fundamentally differently from

their predecessors.” –- Marc Prensky, Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants

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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 www.Iamaknowitall.com 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/MP3 download -Embedded dictionaries

– Reading Levels/Lexiles -Translation• Research supports:

– Research Guides, Citations, Organization tools

Database MENUAccessible 24/7 from School or

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Featuring …

DATABASE

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Grades K-6 Digital

Content

* May be used by all grade levels!

Featuring …

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Grades 6-12

Digital Content

Teacher’s “Cookbook”

Database Snapshots & TutorialsLEXILES Resource Page

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• Instructional Technology INTRANET: www.bcps.org/offices/oit

• 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 Raykray@bcps.org

410-887-4035

Bon Appétit!

Get Cooking to Spice Up Student Learning with

UDL & BCPS Digital Content!