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Supports for Students Across Learning Environments: A Universal Design for Learning Approach

Robin Stripling

Tabitha Riendeau

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High Leverage Practices

#8 Using feedback to improve student outcomes

#10 Conducting FBAs to develop IBSPs

#13 Adapt curriculum tasks and materials for specific learning goals

#14 Teaching cognitive and metacognitive strategies to support learning and independence

#15 Provide scaffolded supports

#16 Use explicit instruction

#18 Use strategies to promote active student engagement

#19 Use assistive and instructional technologies

#22 Providing Positive and Corrective Feedback

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

“Universal design for learning (UDL) ia a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights and how humans learn.” ~CAST

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CAST

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Multiple Means of Engagement

The “WHY” of learning

Embed highly motivating content
Embed student choice
Methods of reinforcement, error correction, and peer supports

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Multiple Means of Engagement

Recruiting Interest

Allow student choice based on student interest or relevance
Assignment Choice Boards

Sustaining Effort and Persistence

Nearpod or Pear Deck
Student goal-setting and frequent review of goals

Self Regulation

Coping skills checklist
Self-regulation from the IRIS Center

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The “WHAT” of learning

Help learners gather and categorize information presented
Change the way information is presented (say, show, model, media)

Multiple Means of Representation

#8

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Multiple Means of Representation

Perception

Provide information through different modalities

Joining a Zoom Meeting Visual List
Joining a Zoom Meeting Video

Minimal Reading Mode

Language and Symbols

Comprehension

Activating or Supplying Background Knowledge

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Multiple Means of Expression

The “How” of learning

Give multiple options for students to express what they’ve learned
High tech/Low tech/No tech

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Zoom Instructions: Annotation

At top of screen click on options

Next, click on annotate

Finally, a toolbar will appear and you will have access to annotate on slides.

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Circle Examples of Multiple Means of Expression

Creating a song		Using voice to text		Using a switch for responses		Writing a play
	Using virtual manipulatives to demonstrate learning		Providing checklists and guides for note-taking		Making a voice recording to demonstrate learning
Using sentence starters		Using an alternative keyboard		Demonstrating learning using manipulatives		Using word prediction software
	Creating a presentation using animation		Using a concept mapping tool		Creating a blog about a scientific concept

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Multiple Means of Expression

Physical Action

Alternative methods of response
Aligning curricular materials to assistive technologies
Virtual Manipulatives

Expression & Communication

Speech-to-Text/Voice Typing
Co:Writer
Gradual Release of Scaffolds

Executive Functions

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Examples of Universal Design for Learning Principles

Multiple Means of Engagement	Multiple Means of Representation	Multiple Means of Expression

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tinyurl.com/SupportsFall2020

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

“Teaching through UDL framework can seem daunting to teachers because they must not only consider how to teach their curriculum but also how to infuse flexibility into that curriculum so that students can learn in a manner that supports their needs and capitalizes on their strengths… Teaching through the UDL framework should be considered a process wherein teachers gain expertise over time and become more comfortable with experience.” ~High Leverage Practices for Inclusive Classrooms, 2019 (page 272)

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Contact Information

Tabitha Riendeau

tabitha.riendeau@arkansas.gov

Robin Stripling

robin.stripling@arkansas.gov

Breed, C. (2019). A Guide to Universal Design for Learning. Kami Blog. https://blog.kamiapp.com/a-guide-to-universal-design-for-learning/

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