Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Moving from Innovation to Implementation2011 ATAP RI ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCEDr. Patti Ralabate, Dr. Joanne Karger, and Dr. Fran SmithCAST and Boston College Lynch School of Education

13 Networks = 3 UDL Principles Principles

The 3 UDL Principles address the 3 brain networks used for learning:Recognition Networks the what of learning = Multiple Means of RepresentationStrategic Networks the how of learning = Multiple Means of Action & ExpressionAffective Networks the why of learning = Multiple Means of Engagement2http://community.udlcenter.org/video/video/show?id=5458219%3AVideo%3A1029

UDL EXPLAINED by Chris BugajThis video explains UDL and is available on the National Center on UDL. 3Emergence of UDLThe Power of Innovation

1984 CAST founded - Technology-basedsolutions for Sw/ LD1987 Creates accessible digital books(talk & work w/single switch)1989 DevelopsGateway 1st talking book1988 Equal Access program - Equalizing access to curriculum through techHistorical moments (1970s & 80s):

Section 504 (1973)P.L. 94-142 (1975)Apple MAC is bornUniversal Design (1988) (architecture)Tech Act (1988)WWW is bornCAST INNOVATIONS1995 Develops E-Reader1996Bobby designedfor web accessibility1993 DevelopsWiggleWorks w/UDLfeatures1998 First UDL Principlesare developed1999 National Center forAccessing the GeneralCurriculumHistorical moments (1990s):

ADA (1990)IDEA (1990, 1997)TV Decoder Circuitry Act (1990)DAISY consortium (1996)AT Act (1998)Section 508 (1998)CAST INNOVATIONS2001 1st UDL Institute2002 Teaching EveryStudent2004 ThinkingReader2003 E-Reader 3.0w/ DAISY format2006 UDL Book Builder & Lesson Builder Historical moments:

NCLB (2001)IDEA (2004)National UDL Task Force (2006)

CAST INNOVATIONS2007 National UDL Summit 2008UDL Editions, Strategy Tutor2008National Center on UDL2009 Online Modules & Science WriterHistorical moments:

HEOA (2008)National Ed Tech Plan (2010)Common Core Standards (2010)

2007 AIMConsortiumCAST INNOVATIONS2011 and beyond

UDL FOCUSUDL ConnectUDL SeriesUDL Collections (Gates)UDL StudioProject OpenCAST Center for Emerging TechnologyCenter for Online LearningComposition BuilderNew TESLesson BuilderUDL IRNCAST INNOVATIONSHistorical moments:

Race to the Top/ARRA funds Assessment ConsortiaPostsecondary AIM Advisory CommissionESEA reauthorization??IDEA reauthorization??UDL for ALL KatherineSecondaryFocus on Science instructionMiddle School Team Leader

FrankHigher Ed FacultyTeaches pre-service educatorsLeads Practicum Placement Team

CharlesElementary Focus on Literacy instructionProfessional learning community

Use the UDL Planning Process to develop a lesson plan for one of these educators.11UDL SeriesLearner Variability & UDLhttp://udlseries.udlcenter.org/

http://www.udlcenter.org/sites/udlcenter.org/files/updateguidelines2_0.pdfThese UDL guidelines guide UDL implementation and are available on the National Center on UDL website. 13

What does it look like?Flexible Classroom Approaches

Digital tools that motivate and engage the learner

Choices - Options

There are a multitude of digital tools and non-tech tools available to todays classrooms.14What does it look like?

Options for composition & problem-solvingSpellcheckers, grammar checks, word prediction softwareSpeech to text, audio recordingSentence starters, sentence stripsStory webs, outlining tools, concept mapsComputer-Aided-Design (CAD)

NEA IDEA Special Education Resource Cadre 15Points to ponderThe growth of UDL...

Unleashing the Power of Innovation for Assistive Technology (2009), NCTI --5 Important ThemesConvergence

Customizability & universal design for learning (UDL)

Research or evidence-based

Portability to promote independence

Interoperability

UDL for ALL KatherineSecondaryFocus on Science instructionMiddle School Team Leader

FrankHigher Ed FacultyTeaches pre-service educatorsLeads Practicum Placement Team

CharlesElementary Focus on Literacy instructionProfessional learning community

Use the UDL Planning Process to develop a lesson plan for one of these educators.19Momentum in the States

39 states with some type of UDL initiativeInitiatives are on a variety of topics including assessments, curriculum design, higher ed institutions, technology and assistive tech, professional development projects, race-to-the top apps, initiatives around special pops, state policy changes

20Rhode Island

UDL mentioned in

Special Education State Performance Plan

Dropout Rate for Students in Special Education

Rhode Islands High School Diploma System

RI Literacy Policy paper

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) will be the foundation for teaching, learning, assessment, and curriculum development.Take-awaysAT & UDL IntersectionsAT - significant role in historical emergence of UDL

UDL implementation is more than access Tools now are commonplace & built into learning AT is built in for everyone benefits ALL

Take-awaysFuture UDL InnovationHow can you infuse UDL into your practice & across RI now & in the future?