Presentation about Universal Design for Learning at SPIN 2012

1. Academics Made Easy WINTER
SPIN the Case for Evidence-Based
Template
Universal Design for Learning:
An Overview
April 21, 2012
10:20-11:20AM
Kavita Rao, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
UH College of Education

2. Three questions for today
1. What is Universal Design for Learning
(UDL)?
2. What are the principles of UDL?
(+ hands on activity)
3. What are some UDL-related resources
we can use?

3. All the links in this presentation are on
www.bit.ly/spin2012

4. Question #1
What is
Universal Design for
Learning
(UDL)?

5. 1. What is UDL?
Concept based on “universal design” in
architecture and the environment

6. 1. What is UDL?
Applies ideas of universal design to the
learning environment
• Flexible design of instruction
• Reduces barriers in curriculum &
instruction
• Provides options for students

7. 1. What is UDL?
Making instruction accessible for a
range of students
“Typical”
Struggling learners
learners
English
Students language
with learners
disabilities

8. Question #2
What are the
principles of UDL?

9. 2. What are the UDL Principles?
Center for Applied
Special Technology:
www.cast.org
National Center for
Universal Design:
www.udlcenter.org

10. 2. What are the UDL Principles?
Multiple Means of
I. Representation
II. Action & Expression
III. Engagement

11. 2. What are the UDL Principles?
Multiple Means of
Representation
• Vary how info is presented
• Link to background
knowledge and experiences
• Highlight big ideas
• Support memory

12. 2. What are the UDL Principles?
Multiple Means of
Action and
Expression
• Different options to express
knowledge
• Provide models, feedback,
and supports
• Opportunities to practice

13. 2. What are the UDL Principles?
Multiple Means of
Engagement
• Giving students choice
and autonomy
• Options to set goals
• Varying levels of
challenge

14. 2. What are the UDL Principles?
Let‟s try a hands on
activity that uses
some of the UDL
principles

15. 2. What are the UDL Principles?
Hands on Activity
A Vocabulary Game
On the ASUS tablet:
1) Take a picture of yourself
demonstrating the emotion
2) Write a sentence using the word
(optional)

16. 2. What are the UDL Principles?
Turn on tablet and find Polaris Office
1. In the DCIM folder, open the document called
Emotion Words
2. Click on Edit mode (on the top menu bar)
3. Tap your finger under a word
4. Tap your finger on the “3 bars” (at the top right of the
tablet screen)
5. Select Insert
6. Select Camera
7. Take a picture demonstrating the emotion

17. 2. What are the UDL Principles?
Hands on Activity
A Vocabulary Game
1) Look on the UDL Principles sheet
2) What principles and guidelines did this
activity address?

18. Question #3
What are some UDL-
related resources we
can use?

19. 3. What are some UDL Resources?
All the links in this presentation are on
www.bit.ly/spin2012

20. 3. What are some UDL resources?
• Everyday technology tools such as
cameras, tablets, computers and
software such as PowerPoint,
iMovie
• Web 2.0 tools provide environments
to meet the three UDL principles

21. 3. What are some UDL resources?
UDL Book Builder
• Create a story
• Organize and retell
• Built in TextHelp
• Coaches
UDL Editions
• Read a story
• Comprehension levels
• Built in Text Help

22. 3. What are some UDL resources?
UDL Tech Toolkit

23. 3. What are some UDL resources?
Examples of web-based tools:
• Readability -Unclutter your page
• Bubbl.Us- Make a graphic organizer
• Shahi- Visual dictionary
• Voki- Create an avatar

24. In Conclusion
Options that engage
learners and give
them multiple ways
of accessing the
curriculum

25. Contact Information
If you have any questions or comments, please feel to contact me
Kavita Rao
kavitar@hawaii.edu
University of Hawai„i at Mānoa
College of Education