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Universal Design of Learning and Assistive Technology in the Classroom

Universal Design of Learning and Assistive Technology in the Classroom. A Pathway to Learning Denise Nott EDU 507. What is Universal Design of Learning (UDL)?. A focus on the various needs, strengths, experiences, and interests of diverse learners that is an integral component in classrooms

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Universal Design of Learning and Assistive Technology in the Classroom

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  1. Universal Design of Learning and Assistive Technology in the Classroom A Pathway to Learning Denise Nott EDU 507

  2. What is Universal Design of Learning (UDL)? • A focus on the various needs, strengths, experiences, and interests of diverse learners that is an integral component in classrooms • Provides a variety of instructional materials and methods of teaching that maximizes learning opportunities • Scientifically based research

  3. UDL helps teachers and other educators tailor their instruction to allow optimal learning to happen.Three brain networks assist for UDL learning to occur. Recognition Networks Strategic Networks Affective Networks

  4. Examples: Identify letters Determine cause and effect Tell the difference between two objects Recognition Network • The “what” of learning. • Located in the back of the brain • Identifies and interprets patterns from the sensory organs (sound, taste, touch, smell, and light). • UDL in the Classroom: • Provide visuals (graphic novels, highlight important words, etc.) • Audio books • Interactive lesson (white board)

  5. Examples: Write a brief constructed response Solve a math problem Shoot a basketball Strategic Network • The “how” of learning. • Located in the front of the brain • Allows individuals to make plans for actions, execute the actions, and organize/perform skillful tasks. UDL in the Classroom: • Provide graphic organizers/scribe option • Allow use of computer programs (such as CoWriter 6) • Provide voice recording/scribe option

  6. Examples: Nervous for a presentation Excited for reading group Interested in basketball in gym class Affective Networks • The “why” of learning • Located in the core of the brain • Assists with establishing interests, preferences, and motivations • UDL in the classroom: • Relate the lesson to the real- world • Provide choices • Teach self-reflection

  7. Assistive Technology • A term that includes multiple devices (equipment, item, product system) that is used to assist an individual with his or her functional capabilities • Helps students learn, allows individuals to see/hear better, assists with communication, makes something easier to turn on or hold into place, etc. http://www.rjcooper.com/select-5/index.html http://blog.eastersealstech.com/product-review-irispen-express-6/ http://www.ok.gov/abletech/Assistive_Technology/ATFAQ.html

  8. IEP Must be considered at every IEP meeting Can be part of: Special education Related services Supplementary aids and services Services are provided through assessments, tools, trainings, and consults Law Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), assistive technology must be provided to students with disabilities if it is necessary for them to receive free appropriate public education (FAPE). Assistive Technology Services and Options

  9. Things to consider for Assistive Technology S E T T • Student:current abilities, needs • Environment: equipment currently available, physical arrangement, instructional arrangement • Tasks: activities that take place, things that can be used to support active participation • Tools: strategies to increase student performance, tools and options to be considered based upon the other three areas

  10. Communication Communication book/board (PODD) Voice output device Hearing FM system Computer aided note taking Computer Access Key guard Alternate keyboard Reading Electronic books Scanner with talking word processor Writing Talking word processor Adapted paper (raised lines) Math Calculator Software to allow manipulation of objects Examples of Assistive TechnologyThere are thousands of assistive technology items and tools.Below are a few more commonly used.

  11. References • http://www.joyzabala.com (SETT Framework) • http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/pdf/at-wati-resource-guide.pdf (Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative – overview of assistive technology categories/tools) • http://www.udlonline.cast.org/home (UDL and 3 networks) • http://www.uld4maryland.webs.com (UDL laws) • http://www.abledata.org (Thorough listing of assistive technology data) http://www.hayscisd.net/district.cfm?subpage=13261

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