Course Description
This workshop is intended as an introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL). UDL is a, “set of principles for curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportunities to learn” (CAST, 2012). Students will explore the advantages of designing curriculum with UDL, as well as a variety of technology tools that support its implementation. Over the course of the workshop, students will work with an existing lesson plan to address the three principles of UDL, successfully integrate technology, and better meet the needs of students in their classrooms.
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Module 1: Origins of Universal Design for Learning
Module Activities & Assessments:
- Origins of UDL
- UDL at a Glance
- UDL Self-Check
- Discussion Board: Self-Check Reflection
- Assignment: Lesson Plan Selection and Reflection
Module 2: The Refletive Network
Module Activities & Assessments:
- Providing Multiple Means of Representation
- Technology Tools for the Reflective Network
- Discussion Board: Technology and the Recognition Network
- Assignment: Adapted Lesson Plan and Explanation
Module 3: The Strategic Network
Module Activities & Assessments:
- Providing Multiple Means of Action & Expression
- Technology Tools for the Strategic Network
- Discussion Board: Technology and the Strategic Network
- Assignment: Adapted Lesson Plan and Explanation
Module 4: The Affective Network
Module Activities & Assessments:
- Providing Multiple Means of Engagement
- Technology Tools for the Affective Network
- Discussion Board: Technology and the Affective Network
- Assignment: Adapted Lesson Plan and Explanation
- Reflective Essay