CSUN, March 2011 Universally-Designed Tools and Strategies for Struggling Students

1. CSUN, March 2011 Universally-Designed Tools and Strategies for Struggling Students Kirk D. Behnke, M.Ed., ATP kbehnke@esc4.net Cecilia Robinson crobinson@esc4.net

2. A little about me… Kirk Behnke • Master’s in Education – Special Ed and Tech @ Temple University, Philadelphia, PA • UCP of NJ – Rehab Technologist/Computer • Temple University – PIAT – Tech Act • California State University, Northridge (CSUN) – Coord., Training, Grants and Contracts – ATACP • Region 4 ESC – Senior Ed. Specialist, Lead for Texas AT Network

3. A little about me… • Cecilia Robinson • Master’s in Education – visual impairments and assessment, University of Texas at Austin • Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired – Outreach Services – assistive technology • Region 4 ESCEducation Specialist – visual impairments and assistive technology

5. Share BIG Ideas

7. The definition of insanity….. doing the same things over and over and expecting different results. - Albert Einstein

8. Why UDL?

9. Good instruction is essential • Good teachers are giving good instruction • Good teachers are building in flexibility • Good teachers are trying new ways • Good teachers are listening • Good teachers are giving up control • Many good teachers are already using UDL, but they don’t know it.

10. Do you see learners like this?

13. Or do you see learners like this?

16. It’s a different world for our students http://earth.google.com/images/index-earth_lg.jpg

17. Bring in the 21st century digital native to teach the digital immigrant UDL

18. UDL provides a blueprint for creating instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments that work for everyone--not a single, one-size-fits-all solution but rather flexible approaches that can be customized and adjusted for individual needs.

19. Guiding Principles

20. Multiple Methods of … http://lessonbuilder.cast.org/window.php?src=videos

21. Representation– “what of learning”

22. Expression – “how of learning”

23. Engagement – “why of learning”

24. Low Tech Poll… How do you learn best? How does your colleague learn best? How can you facilitate their learning?

25. Based upon Brain Research

26. Three Brain Networks: Recognition • How we gather facts and categorize what we see, hear, and read. Identifying letters, words, or an author's style are recognition tasks.

27. Three Brain Networks: Strategic • Planning and performing tasks. How we organize and express our ideas. Writing an essay or solving a math problem are strategic tasks.

28. Three Brain Networks: Affective • How learners get engaged and stay motivated. How they are challenged, excited, or interested. These are affective dimensions.

29. Adapting the Curriculum – accommodating all students Reaches all Learners

30. UDLcenter.org Cast.org

31. It’s all about Transforming Education through UDL

32. UDLTechToolkit.wikispaces.com UDL Tech Toolkit

33. http://webtechtools.wikispaces.com

34. http://www.flickr.com/photos/leefly/416980365/

35. Become an Architect for Change

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37. Thank you! kbehnke@esc4.net crobinson@esc4.net