#UDLchat Archive
Meet and chat with colleagues about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) on Twitter! The best hour of professional learning you'll get in 30 minutes. Held the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 9-9:30PM ET.
Wednesday June 15, 2016
9:00 PM EDT
UDL_Center
Jun 15 @ 9:01 PM EDT
#UDLchat
hosted by
@digitallearnudl
starts RIGHT NOW! Don't forget to put the hashtag in your tweets and follow those new
#UDL
tweeps!
digitallearnudl
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Welcome to
#UDLchat
! Tonights theme is digital learning, oh so fun
https://t.co/w0yRdtSrmZ
BonitaEdu
Jun 15 @ 9:02 PM EDT
#UDLchat
https://t.co/ZOt1ArxrkK
BonitaEdu
Jun 15 @ 12:08 PM EDT
#3D
#STEM
#EdTech
#ESL
#SpedChat
@cbtechinc
zSpace- Screen-based Virtual Reality for the Classroom
https://t.co/UgaxRt5zbc
digitallearnudl
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Warm up question: What are some digital spaces you use for fun: entertainment, socializing, connecting?
#UDLchat
kithard
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Howdy
#udlchat
. I'm tweeting from spotty hotel wifi in Jackson, MI this evening. Hoping my "digital" don't break.
kastidham
Jun 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hello
#UDLchat
Kelly, from KY :)
MrMJHeath
Jun 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT
#UDLchat
Right now I'm trying to focus on using Twitter more and growing my PLN.
kithard
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT
For fun and learning - I enjoy learning about light computer programming - Things like raspberry pi and home entertainment systems
#UDLchat
UDL_Center
Jun 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT
New to
#UDL
? Check out this great post from
@EquitableAccess
from
@KennedyKrieger
:
https://t.co/KUrotOxbol
#UDLchat
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The_app_guide
Jun 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT
FREE 300pg
#edtech
guide with assistive technology "UDL Technology"
https://t.co/59Z8qPWkDR
#udlchat
#edchat
#sped
https://t.co/uKOlkiY5j1
MrsKreger
Jun 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hello
#UDLchat
Angelina here from Novi, MI! Finishing out our last week of school.
kdreader
Jun 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT
#UDLchat
hello from Columbus, IN I'm Kathy
kithard
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT
@MrMJHeath
Good goals.
#udlchat
is a great PLN to connect with!
digitallearnudl
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT
#UDLchat
I am looking at some robots to use with my teacher candidates this fall. Programing is so "now"
pvh16
Jun 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT
George Van Horn, Columbus IN hi everyone
#udlchat
drrevdean
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Hello
#UDLchat
it's Bryan from MI. I'm trying to understand this whole mySpace thing and why Tom is my only friend.
Ronbrogers
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Ron Rogers from Ohio
#UDLchat
SSpillert
Jun 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
@kithard
@MrMJHeath
I'm with you on learning to navigate Twitter and build my PLN. A wealth of knowledge
#UDLchat
min_d_j
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Hi there
#UDLchat
! My eye lost a fight w an aloe plant so I’m going to have to sit this one out tonight.
#UDLpirate
https://t.co/xYEY0RBUrL
kdreader
Jun 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT
#udlchat
for fun I let my teenagers teach me new things on their devices!
MrMJHeath
Jun 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
@drrevdean
MySpace!!!! 😂😂😂
#UDLchat
https://t.co/IJ9iTzqR63
drrevdean
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Hello
#UDLchat
it's Bryan from MI. I'm trying to understand this whole mySpace thing and why Tom is my only friend.
kithard
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
This is now my favorite
#udlchat
post ever!
#udlpirates
unite! Oh and speedy recovery too ;-)
https://t.co/P6rL7m0brO
min_d_j
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Hi there
#UDLchat
! My eye lost a fight w an aloe plant so I’m going to have to sit this one out tonight.
#UDLpirate
https://t.co/xYEY0RBUrL
drrevdean
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
@min_d_j
UDL-ing like a pirate! You and Marino!
#UDLchat
digitallearnudl
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Q1: Why do students use digital spaces for fun?
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applePulp
Jun 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Hello everyone, Dylan Smith dropping in from Ottawa, Canada.
#UDLchat
MrMJHeath
Jun 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
#UDLchat
A1: Autonomy....& contribution to something bigger than the typical reach within the 4 walls of the classroom...audience matters!
kithard
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1: For my children it's the creative connection. They love learning how to make things. I think many Ss enjoy this informal lrning
#udlchat
bcscedtech
Jun 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Nick Williams from BCSC in Indiana
#UDLchat
kithard
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Definitely. There's a great deal of self-directed learning in "digital spaces" in contrast to school
#udlchat
https://t.co/DT7Xz7ySMf
MrMJHeath
Jun 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
#UDLchat
A1: Autonomy....& contribution to something bigger than the typical reach within the 4 walls of the classroom...audience matters!
bcscedtech
Jun 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: Engagement and being able to interact with friends.
#UDLchat
kithard
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
@bcscedtech
Welcome to
#udlchat
, Nick!
drrevdean
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1) I think there are a couple of things 1) creativity 2) autonomy and 3) annonymity & risk taking
#udlchat
kithard
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
And often a safe place to take risks and fail (repeatedly) - Especially in gaming.
#udlchat
https://t.co/YMIoGK2GPM
drrevdean
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1) I think there are a couple of things 1) creativity 2) autonomy and 3) annonymity & risk taking
#udlchat
MrMJHeath
Jun 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
#udlchat
Absolutely! I can collaborate create and connect w/ the people I choose in digital spaces.
https://t.co/qty57ufBVM
kithard
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Definitely. There's a great deal of self-directed learning in "digital spaces" in contrast to school
#udlchat
https://t.co/DT7Xz7ySMf
MrMJHeath
Jun 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
#UDLchat
A1: Autonomy....& contribution to something bigger than the typical reach within the 4 walls of the classroom...audience matters!
MrMJHeath
Jun 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
#udlchat
Agree! Risk taking can't be overlooked or undervalued.
https://t.co/Obe6pveM3M
drrevdean
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1) I think there are a couple of things 1) creativity 2) autonomy and 3) annonymity & risk taking
#udlchat
digitallearnudl
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
It's so interesting that choice and choosing whom to interact with in digital spaces is a theme tonight
#UDLchat
yeaitsjon
Jun 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A1: Students being digital natives from an early age, tech is a lifestyle. It's fun, entertainment, communication and more -
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applePulp
Jun 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
@kithard
And making something is more than an achievement. The something embodies much thinking, learning, personal choice.
#udlchat
digitallearnudl
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Question 2 on the way, as a opportunity
#UDLchat
digitallearnudl
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Q2: How can teachers use student’s connections to "the digital" for optimizing relevance, value and authenticity?
#UDLchat
SSpillert
Jun 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
@kithard
@drrevdean
the willingness to fail online, especially when gaming is a great point.
#UDLchat
kithard
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2: I think the Minecraft edu phenomenon is a good example of leveraging digital spaces to engage a variety of learner interests.
#udlchat
MrMJHeath
Jun 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT
#UDLchat
A2: Use the allure of FB, Twitter, YouTube & other similar tools 2 empower Ss to B autonomous & purposeful in their academic work.
drrevdean
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2)things like isolveit and other realworld, crowdsourced, problem solving platforms emphasize the exp of lrng,not just the product
#udlchat
bcscedtech
Jun 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2 Using GAFE to encourage collaboration while tying in resources that make content relative
#UDLchat
kithard
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
@drrevdean
isolveit is new to me. I'll have to check it out.
#udlchat
kithard
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
@digitallearnudl
I'm no expert, but my son is very into Minecraft, and I see it as an interesting platform for expressing knowledge
#udlchat
MrMJHeath
Jun 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
@drrevdean
@kithard
Me too....add that one to the list.
#UDLchat
https://t.co/tAWW8YN2Ac
kithard
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
@drrevdean
isolveit is new to me. I'll have to check it out.
#udlchat
drrevdean
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A2.5) The pwr social media deeper thanself celeb and callabo. It is the process of collective power & being both creator & consumer
#udlchat
digitallearnudl
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Q2.1 When we use these spaces, what is your best advice for teachers and practitioners?
#UDLchat
kdreader
Jun 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
#udlchat
A2 first, it's "their" world. As 5th graders, when I allow them to connect with fave digital, they engage with me
louis_olander
Jun 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A2: so much of what makes something relevant is whether or not it is contemporary - and so much of the digital is immediately so
#UDLchat
kithard
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A2.1 Be ready to learn "with" your students.
#udlchat
https://t.co/fYeZ9uYQV6
digitallearnudl
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Q2.1 When we use these spaces, what is your best advice for teachers and practitioners?
#UDLchat
drrevdean
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
@kithard
@MrMJHeath
sorry I meant foldit! Science problems but Isolveit is a great
@CAST_UDL
tool as well
#UDLchat
MrMJHeath
Jun 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
#UDLchat
Responsible use and digital tattoo....footprint.
@digitallearnudl
https://t.co/VqbuGCh4Bs
digitallearnudl
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Q2.1 When we use these spaces, what is your best advice for teachers and practitioners?
#UDLchat
digitallearnudl
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Q3: What can teachers/practitioners/facilitators do to harness the power of digital resources for students/learners?
#UDLchat
applePulp
Jun 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A2: Tech ROI = better access to curric for some + collaboration generated from
#diversity
of expertise.
#UDLchat
https://t.co/mm9Ud1VflJ
digitallearnudl
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Q2: How can teachers use student’s connections to "the digital" for optimizing relevance, value and authenticity?
#UDLchat
MrsKreger
Jun 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A2.1 We must teach Ss digital/media literacy skills alongside the tools. What do we want digitally literate citizens to be?
#udlchat
MrMJHeath
Jun 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
#UDLchat
A3: Districts have to C these as effective learning tools w/ valuable contributions to edu. & not hindrances to teaching.
drrevdean
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A 3) allow Ss to curate resources. Teach Ss the process of evaluating those resources. Lrn them yourself. Explore the interwebs!
#udlchat
MrsKreger
Jun 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A2: Seesaw = great way 2 include voice & choice for Ss & 2 digitally curate evid. of learning. Also, using Swivl tech = wonderful 2
#udlchat
kithard
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3: Ask Ss what they enjoy. Take some time to learn a new tech skill during breaks. Share your success and failures.
#UDLchat
bcscedtech
Jun 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3 Allow for student choice on tech tools. T's don't have to be the expert for every tool available.
#UDLchat
MrsKreger
Jun 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A1: Easy 2 connect & maintain ambiguity. Allows Ss 2 learn & resp. in their own way @ their pace. Lots of input w/little output.
#udlchat
drrevdean
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3.5) Critical thinking, executive functioning and advocacy resemble the same things whether in a digital landscape or physical one
#udlchat
kithard
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Very true. Set clear expectation and defined outcomes and let Ss choose appropriate tool.
#udlchat
https://t.co/mWvvEk3RRa
bcscedtech
Jun 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3 Allow for student choice on tech tools. T's don't have to be the expert for every tool available.
#UDLchat
MrsKreger
Jun 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A1: Twitter to connect and learn, podcasts of various types, working on using
#Seesaw
in the classroom w/Ts
#udlchat
MrMJHeath
Jun 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT
@kithard
Interestingly enough....it's funny how we overlook what is gained from failures.
#UDLchat
https://t.co/zkJYs6qswy
kithard
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3: Ask Ss what they enjoy. Take some time to learn a new tech skill during breaks. Share your success and failures.
#UDLchat
UDL_Center
Jun 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Wow! Another amazing
#UDLchat
! Thanks
@digitallearnudl
! We're ready for a
#DigLearnUDL
summer!
https://t.co/h3rLcZ2tMs
MrsKreger
Jun 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A3: Tools must be embedded in instruc. practice and clssroom norms & not dessert after the fact. Ss ability to demo new tools
#UDLchat
MrMJHeath
Jun 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT
#UDLchat
@bcscedtech
👍🏼 This takes letting go of control, which is extremely difficult for all of us.
https://t.co/9RvOO7Wy2x
bcscedtech
Jun 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3 Allow for student choice on tech tools. T's don't have to be the expert for every tool available.
#UDLchat
kithard
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Big internet High 5 to
@digitallearnudl
for another great
#UDLchat
https://t.co/D5FT4l3qs5
drrevdean
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:34 PM EDT
@digitallearnudl
thx for a great
#udlchat
! The streetlights just came on & my mom keeps callin' me so as always: Peace, Luv, & Belly Rubs!
UDL_Center
Jun 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Stay tuned for more info about the
#UDLchat
book study w
@ElizabethLStein
throughout July! Here's a sneak peek...
https://t.co/PSXledjBHS
MrMJHeath
Jun 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT
#udlchat
@digitallearnudl
Thanks for the great chat!
https://t.co/XgKIUIYo3A
Ronbrogers
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT
@UDL_Center
@digitallearnudl
@BonitaEdu
You've been quoted in our
#Storify
story "
#UDLchat
June 15, 2016"
https://t.co/HxTlnybQFZ
Ronbrogers
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT
@kithard
@kastidham
@MrMJHeath
You've been quoted in our
#Storify
story "
#UDLchat
June 15, 2016"
https://t.co/HxTlnybQFZ
eduability
Jun 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT
“
@UDL_Center
: Check out post from
@EquitableAccess
@KennedyKrieger
:
https://t.co/J8j3zrhXBa
#UDLchat
https://t.co/F3NmWonfEU
”
#UDLClassroom
Ronbrogers
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT
@The_app_guide
@MrsKreger
@kdreader
You've been quoted in our
#Storify
story "
#UDLchat
June 15, 2016"
https://t.co/HxTlnybQFZ
Ronbrogers
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT
@pvh16
You've been quoted in our
#Storify
story "
#UDLchat
June 15, 2016"
https://t.co/HxTlnybQFZ
Ronbrogers
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
@drrevdean
@Ronbrogers
@SSpillert
You've been quoted in our
#Storify
story "
#UDLchat
June 15, 2016"
https://t.co/HxTlnybQFZ
Ronbrogers
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
@min_d_j
@applePulp
@bcscedtech
You've been quoted in our
#Storify
story "
#UDLchat
June 15, 2016"
https://t.co/HxTlnybQFZ
Ronbrogers
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
@yeaitsjon
@louis_olander
You've been quoted in our
#Storify
story "
#UDLchat
June 15, 2016"
https://t.co/HxTlnybQFZ
Ronbrogers
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
@EquitableAccess
@KennedyKrieger
You've been quoted in our
#Storify
story "
#UDLchat
June 15, 2016"
https://t.co/HxTlnybQFZ
Ronbrogers
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
@CAST_UDL
You've been quoted in our
#Storify
story "
#UDLchat
June 15, 2016"
https://t.co/HxTlnybQFZ
applePulp
Jun 15 @ 9:38 PM EDT
@MrsKreger
Yes. The learning goal needs to be the focus.
#UDLchat
AssignmentHelpN
Jun 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A Guide to Competency-Based Education Model
https://t.co/EzJ05wjifc
#shelfietalk
#WIEE
#udlchat
#txed
#infographic
https://t.co/a1JtNxI6Fo
UDL_Center
Jun 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT
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