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Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
WE ALREADY DO SO MUCH OF THIS!
Training Dates in April
Many teachers participated in UDL training the first week in January and they have just announced training for the month of April. Sign up to complete this 2 Day Training and get ideas that will get you started. Each date has 2 sessions for Elementary. If this link is full, take a peek at the next available. Login to PDLinks first, then click the link below.
Click Here to Register for April 11-12th
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Click Here to Register for April 18-19th
Click Here to Register for April 20-21st
What Is Universal Design for Learning?
Based on Three Principles:
ENGAGEMENT, REPRESENTATION, ACTION & EXPRESSION
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) gives all students an equal opportunity to succeed.
This approach to teaching and learning offers flexibility in the ways students access material and show what they know.
UDL also looks for different ways to keep students motivated.
Check Out the Video Below for An Intro to Universal Design for Learning
Let's Try It Out
Here are 3 UDL-Aligned Strategies that we can begin to implement NOW
Simple to embed into current lessons and slides
Student- Centered
Focus on removing barriers
Strategy for Engagement
Sustaining Effort and Persistence
Self-Reflection Sheets
Add this sheet into your current slides at the beginning of a lesson when you state the Learning Goal and have students show on their fingers where they fall. This can serve as a preview of how your students feel about the content being presented prior to the learning. Show it again after the task to see if students gained a better understanding and have more confidence with the content after the lesson.
Click image for a larger version.
Watch the video to see how to add this activity to a SMART Board Lesson through Lumio. Completely Interactive for the students and provides a great way to assess and self-reflect!
Strategy for Representation
Perception
Adapted Text
Text that has been changed from its original print format. This includes a variety of strategies to make traditional text accessible to all learners. This may include presenting the text in a different visual manner (e.g. enlarged text), auditory (e.g. audio book), or simplified manner.
Watch the tutorial to learn how to make your Google Slides more accessible for non-English speaking students using the Add On ~ Slides Translator
Strategy for Expression
Act Out A Problem
The perfect opportunity to scaffold your High Impact Math Story Problems. If students need that additional support, try having them act it out. Discuss the critical elements of the story text, including what the problem is asking and have the students act it out or use manipulatives that represent the story.
Click the gray box in the top right of image to see examples.
act_out_the_problem.pdfBridges Math Strategies &
Number Corner Overview Videos
Click Above to Access Videos that provide a wonderful breakdown of March Number Corners.
Click Image Above to Access ALL Bridges Math Strategy Posters and Math Practices to Hang In Your Room & Add to Slides as You Introduce and Review!
Includes an added BONUS folder with other helpful strategies!
You can also access these in our BV 2021-2022 Folder Under Bridges Math Strategies
DreamBox Learning
Explore DreamBox Learning Math Lessons by Clicking the Image to the Left
DreamBox connects to Bridges Math and High Impact Math Strategies
DreamBox offers over 2,000 lessons with millions of paths through the curriculum. To engage students exactly where they are, it adjusts in real-time, adapting hints, level of difficulty, pace, and sequence.
You can also assign lessons based on need.
Click the Image Below for Curriculum Guides
in each grade level and see what is offered to support the needs of our students.
Read Across America Week and Beyond
Activities to Implement During Read Across America or All Month Long
Click Image Above to access a group of hands on activities related to authentic literature to get students excited about reading books!
Women's History Month
Visit the National Women's History Museum by clicking below and find Digital Classroom Resources to Bring Women's History to Life
"Collaborating With Clarke" Office Hours
Click image and then on any open time slot to make a booking. Booking can be for planning, discussion, crying, venting, co-teaching, brainstorming, or collaborating at a Grade Level PLC.
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