UDL & the Purposeful Shift

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2026 MTSS: UDL and Shift

UDL and the Purposeful Shift:

Using AI to Empower Student-Led Learning

Does it ever feel like you’re working harder than your students? Have you spent hours on lessons, only to face disengaged learners? It’s time to shift your practice. Based on the transformative work of Katie Novak, this session explores how to move from a teacher-led to student-led environment where learners take the lead and teachers regain their time.

Shift Big Idea #1: From Delivery to Discovery

-Focus on using AI to support a move from teacher delivery of information to student discovery-

Shift One_ 3rd grade.pdf

Shift One_ 9th grade.pdf

Shift One_ 5th grade.pdf

Discovery AI Prompt Support.pdf

DIRECTIONS:

[5 min]

Check out the different grade level samples and review. Look at the AI prompt suggestions. Use your favorite AI tool and try out a prompt and see what you get back. Check out Google Vids video directions below if you have time. Check out the reflection questions listed below the resources to help guide your review.

AI Supports

DIRECTIONS FOR USING GOOGLE VIDS AI TOOLS

Harnessing Google Vids for Engaging Classroom Videos.webm

-Reflection Questions-

Big Idea #1_ Reflection Questions.pdf

DIRECTIONS:

[5 min]

Find a partner or two, and review the reflection questions together. Be ready to share out some ideas with the whole group.

Shift Big Idea #2: From Feedback on Final Products to Feedback on the Process of Creating Products

-Focus on using AI to support a move from just grading final products to emphasizing the learning and processes of creation-

Shift Two_ Strategy Options.pdf

DIRECTIONS:

[5 min]

Check out the different strategy options and select one or two to explore. Check out the reflection questions listed below the resources to help guide your review.