Module 7: Content and Strategies: Intro to UDL for Learner Variability
This module assumes you know and can do the following: (click to open drop-down)
The difference between “Must Do” and “May Do” learning experiences
How to align “Must Do” and ”May Do” learning experiences to learning targets
Competencies
Create customized learning pathways with students, where learning goals and objectives are linked to explicit and diverse learning experiences, matched to the individual student’s learning performance level and preferences. (Aurora Institute)
Tailor content and instructional strategies to individual learning goals, needs, and interests. (Aurora Institute)
Learning Outcomes
Differentiate between planning for "must do" and "may do" modes of engagement, representation, and expression.
Identify UDL-aligned strategies that will enhance content curation and delivery.
What I will DO in this module:
Determine “must do” and “may do” learning experiences for an upcoming unit (you may have done this in Module 6) OR revise previously determined “must do” and “may do” learning experiences for an upcoming unit.
Brainstorm a variety of possible resources and strategies needed for content curation and delivery of an upcoming unit.
Learning Pathway
Start with the pre-assessment (below) to determine your path.
New Virtual _ Blended Learning Module 7 Pre Assessment's.pdfLAUNCH
TALK ABOUT OR THINK ABOUT
Watch Todd Rose talk about how Variability Matters (1:42-7:53)
What kinds of variability do we “see” in schools?
What kinds of variability aren't as easy to “see?”
When it comes to planning for variability, what are your strengths? What might be your areas for growth?
Look at the Find your Flow chart to see where we are at in the design process, then set a learning intention for yourself: What do you hope to gain as a result of engaging in the various learning experiences?
You are HERE in the module or playlist design process:
LEARN
LEARN ABOUT
How can Universal Design for Learning (UDL) enhance “must do” and “may do” learning experiences while helping us plan for variability?
Watch one or both of the following videos:
Check out this UDL-Aligned Strategy resource:
Select two UDL-Aligned Strategies in each of the areas of “Engagement,” “Representation,” & “Expression” that are new to you
Make notes about how and when you would use this strategy to support struggling learners
Consider the following UDL applications for students with special needs and diverse populations
COLLECT & RECORD
MAY DO: Select a group of students you work with (could be a whole class or a section of a class) and record what you know about them academically for an upcoming unit, socially-emotionally, and personally; use your favorite way to capture this data or use this template
MAY DO: Check out pg. 2 of The First 20 days of Personalized Learning for ideas on finding out student interests and learning preferences (find this in the resources below)
DO
Find an upcoming unit of “must do” and “may do” learning experiences. If you engaged in Module 5 and/or 6, you could continue working from this tool (already uploaded to your Google drive). Choose either or both of the following:
Add notes to where you might include ideas for representation, engagement and expression
Revise “must do” and “may do” learning experiences to address representation, engagement and expression
MAY DO: Use the "Developing Must Do and May Do Think-Abouts" to help guide your revisions
REFLECT
COLLECT & RECORD
Choose one of the following:
Return to your list of students and determine areas where you may need to gain more information in order to universally design "must do" and "may do" learning experiences
Brainstorm a list of areas where you want to collect student information in order to universally design "must do" and "may do" learning experiences
MAY DO: Check out this template to capture data and/or page 2 of The First 20 days of Personalized Learning for ideas on finding out student interests and learning preferences (find this in the resources below)
Create next steps based on what you know or what you need to find out
MODUEL RESOURCES
CHECKPOINT
Checkpoints include self-assessments, quick checks, peer feedback opportunities, etc. This is a way for you to determine if you are ready to move to the next module and/or if you would like to go deeper or return to previous modules for additional learning or practice.
MODULE SELF-ASSESSMENT:
Return to the Module 7 pre-assessment (above) or check out another Module's pre-assessment to see possible next steps for learning.
PLAYLIST SELF-ASSESSMENT
If this is your final module, complete this self-assessment based on the learning you've engaged in throughout the playlist; compare your responses to your (pre)self-assessment from the "Start Here" section of this playlist (your responses were sent to your email).
CELEBRATION OF LEARNING
As you create “must do” and “may do” lists of learning experiences, share them with others in our learning community! Use this folder to share your lists and share with others! Please make sure your name and contact information is visible too for collaboration opportunities!
RETURN TO
Woot! More progress!
