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1. UDL

   and Online Learning for Students with Disabilities Skip Stahl, CAST March 3, 2014
2. UDL Theory & Practice 2014 http://http://udltheorypractice.cast.org
3. The UDL Guidelines
4. Center Research Design What design features of online learning content and delivery systems facilitate or impede the progress of SWD in online learning? Students What strengths and weaknesses—sensory, physical, cognitive interpersonal ,etc.—impact the access, participation and progress of SWD in online learning? Context What contextual variables—policies, placement, procedures, educator/parent expertise and involvement, etc.—improve/impede student achievement?
5. Online Learning Models
6. Who is Attending? Virtual schools in the U.S. 2013: Politics, performance, policy, and research evidence
7. Design UDL: Multiple Means of Representation Multiple formats and media Multiple examples Critical features Context and background knowledge
8. Design: Accessibility UDL: Multiple Means of Representation Office of Civil Rights; “As the use of emerging technologies in the classroom increases, schools at all levels must ensure equal access to the educational benefits and opportunities afforded by the technology and equal treatment in the use of the technology for all students, including students with disabilities.” May 26, 2011
9. Design: Accessibility A Sampling of Online Products
10. Design: Accessibility A Sampling of Online Products
11. Design: Accessibility A Sampling of Online Products To date, 89 products profiled 25 have a VPAT available on the product's website 29 have product accessibility information available but with no VPAT available 39 do not have product accessibility information listed
12. Design: Accessibility Resources for Evaluating Accessibility
13. Design: Accessibility Beyond Accessibility to UDL Recognition Strategic Affective
14. Design: UDL UDL Scan Tool- A tool, based on the UDL Guidelines, for analyzing the components of digital content & delivery.
15. Design: UDL UDL Scan Tool
16. Design: Accessibility Beyond Accessibility to UDL Recognition Strategic Affective
17. Design: Example UDL Editions (http://udleditions.cast.org/)
18. Design: Example TextHelp Toolbar Prompts
19. Design: Example Author’s Craft
20. Design: Build Your Own http://bookbuilder.cast.org/
21. Design: Build Your Own Text Images TextHelp Toolbar Embedded audio “Coach” support Multimedia Glossary
22. Enrollment http://www.connectionsacademy.com/blog
23. Students UDL: Multiple Means of Engagement Choice of Content Choice of Tools Choice of Rewards Choice of Context
24. Personalization
25. Personalization Big Data + Analytics = Personalization
26. Personalization Big Data = logon/logoff; dwell time, wayfinding, embedded assessment Analytics = collection, analysis & reporting of data for customization, prediction & personalization Student Centered Learning = situated, progressive, generative, self-paced & competency-based
27. Personalization Big Data + Analytics = Student Centered Learning Baby Name Voyager http://www.babynamewizard.com/voyager#
28. Personalization Big Data + Analytics = Student Centered Learning Baby Name Voyager http://www.babynamewizard.com/voyager#
29. Personalization Big Data + Analytics = Student Centered Learning http://www.seneye.com/
30. Context UDL: Multiple Means of Action & Expression Flexible ways to demonstrate learning Models Feedback Practice (with supports)
31. Two Students Two groups of students, one with Down Syndrome, the other with Williams Syndrome, were asked to draw the following from immediate memory… Lenhoff et al. (1997)
32. Two Students Williams Syndrome Down Syndrome
33. Two Students Two groups of students, one with Down Syndrome, the other with Williams Syndrome, were asked to make up a story using this picture sequence…
34. Two Students Williams Syndrome Once upon a time when it was dark at night, the boy had a frog. The boy was looking at the frog, sitting on the chair, on the table, and the dog was looking through, looking up to the frog in a jar. That night he sleeped and slept for a long time, the dog did. But the frog was not gonna go to sleep. The frog went out from the jar. And when the frog went out, the boy and the dog were still sleeping. Next morning it was beautiful in the morning. It was bright, and the sun was nice and warm. Then suddenly when he opened his eyes, he looked at the jar and then suddenly the frog was not there. The jar was empty. There was no frog to be found. Down Syndrome The frog is in the jar. The jar is on the floor. The jar is on the floor. That’s it. The stool is broke. The clothes is laying there.
35. Key UDL Points Variability exists across all learners Variability exists across all preferences for how information is presented, how learners express their skills & abilities, and how learners are engaged. Clear instructional goals – and not confusing the means for achieving the goal with the goal itself– should guide assessments, instructional practice and the selection of curricular materials.
36. Key Online Learning Points Select digital materials & delivery systems that are flexible enough to support a wide array of student needs Take advantage of the progress monitoring capabilities of digital learning systems & materials to customize education for students at the point of instruction. Encourage & support peer-to-peers interactions as a part of the instructional episode.
37. For More Information For more info on the Center, Visit us at: centerononlinelearning.com Contact us at: info@centerononlinelearning.org