#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 December 21, 2016
9:00 PM EST

digitallearnudl - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome, to the 30 min live #UDLchat. Lots to cover, remember we are open 24/7 so check back anytime #UDLchat
UDL_Center Dec 21 @ 9:00 PM EST

The adventure starts RIGHT NOW! Don't forget to put the #UDLchat hashtag in your tweets and follow those new #UDL tweeps.
digitallearnudl - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:01 PM EST

Warm up question: Introduce yourself and explain what the winter weather is like where you live! #UDLchat
Jen_Pusateri Dec 21 @ 9:02 PM EST

Jennifer Pusateri, KY Dept of Ed. Louisville, KY- weather is cold, but dry. #UDLchat
yeaitsjon Dec 21 @ 9:03 PM EST

Jon in Brooklyn, NY. Supporting educators with @goalbookapp Weather has been bitterly cold over the past couple of weeks #UDLchat
In reply to @goalbookapp
MsBrownLBSW Dec 21 @ 9:04 PM EST

Stephanie Brown, SpEd English @ Lewisville ISD (Texas), 55 now, could be 30 tomorrow ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ #UDLchat
UDL_Center Dec 21 @ 9:05 PM EST

New to Universal Design for Learning? The @UDLIRN resources are a great place to get started! https://t.co/x6IoPMWRDv #UDLchat #UDL #UDLIRN
digitallearnudl - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:06 PM EST

Tonight we are talking adventure, Q1: coming up #UDLchat
mmvanfossan Dec 21 @ 9:07 PM EST

Ohhh I'm Megan from McGuffey School District. UDL Lead #udlchat
digitallearnudl - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:07 PM EST

#UDLchat
digitallearnudl - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:07 PM EST

Q1: Describe one of your current or past adventures in education #UDLchat
ElizabethLStein - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:08 PM EST

, and then we have a 50 degree day in the mix every so often! Nice to see you! #udlchat @goalbookapp
In reply to @yeaitsjon, @goalbookapp
digitallearnudl - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:10 PM EST
#UDLchat #eveniforgettousethe# https://t.co/ig0ZbevuqE
- digitallearnudl - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:03 PM EST
  
  I live 2 places, in Spokane right now to enjoy #realwinter UDLchat
mmvanfossan Dec 21 @ 9:10 PM EST

I worked in South America. I was responsible for Training Program for judges after new constitution required oral argument. #udlchat
ElizabethLStein - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1: Learning from and with students has always been the highlight of any adventure along my ed journey! #udlchat
MsBrownLBSW Dec 21 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1: SpEd. I am a social worker (LBSW) but happened upon SpEd. I worked in child welfare to and it's been an odd transition #UDLchat
zsmithflyfisher Dec 21 @ 9:10 PM EST

Zach Smith Project Manger Sanger CA. Our winter weather is 65 and sunny! #udlchat
digitallearnudl - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:11 PM EST

@EquitableAccess Has many amazing education adventures, follow for sure! #UDLchat
In reply to @EquitableAccess
ElizabethLStein - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:11 PM EST

Yes! in the midst of collecting some valuable #UDL @goalbookapp data! Eh, hem...all data is valuable, I know! #udlchat
In reply to @yeaitsjon, @goalbookapp
Jen_Pusateri Dec 21 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1- I decided to teach all of my students (K-8) to weave as a focusing technique - a school for kids with SLD. they loved it!#udlchat
digitallearnudl - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1: Back in the day I would have my Dad dress up as Santa and come to my Kinder class. It was a public school! #oopsadventure #UDLchat
zsmithflyfisher Dec 21 @ 9:12 PM EST

Q1 former sdc teacher for 3rd through 5th graders. It was this adventure that proved UDL was legit. #udlchat
ElizabethLStein - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:14 PM EST

Sappy, but true-learner centered--only way to teach...shift focus from teacher as all knowing to community of learners #udlchat
In reply to @MsBrownLBSW
digitallearnudl - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:15 PM EST

A1: Some of my not as fun adventures involved my students with special needs not being accepted as part of the community :( #UDLchat
mmvanfossan Dec 21 @ 9:15 PM EST

We have kids that refer to themselves new as expert learners. #loveudl #empoweringkids #udlchat
yeaitsjon Dec 21 @ 9:16 PM EST

Forever a student 😉 Helping educators transform instruction so all students can access grade-level expectations. #UDLchat
digitallearnudl - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:16 PM EST

Q2: Adventures can be unsettling, what do you do to cope? #UDLchat
ElizabethLStein - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:16 PM EST

...and I love the shift--that long-lasting ah-ha moment when they actually realize it's true! The confidence soars! #udlchat
In reply to @MsBrownLBSW
Jen_Pusateri Dec 21 @ 9:18 PM EST

Q2-Heavy drinking...JK... Focus on the kids, take care of myself, look for the small wins. #udlchat
mmvanfossan Dec 21 @ 9:19 PM EST

Leadership is key to change. ALL has to me ALL. #successforall #udlchat
digitallearnudl - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:20 PM EST

A2: I used to find someone I could say "snickerdoodle" with. OK, I still do that! #UDLchat
mmvanfossan Dec 21 @ 9:20 PM EST

Break the we vs. them culture. Use inclusive language. Call staff on it when them don't. #udlchat
zsmithflyfisher Dec 21 @ 9:20 PM EST

A2 I try to not let the work be the only definition of me. I also find hope in my faith and community. #thisishardwork #udlchat
zsmithflyfisher Dec 21 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2 Try to do UDL chats when I can to be reminded of my fellow adventurers. #udlchat
mmvanfossan Dec 21 @ 9:22 PM EST

Tweeting from Time Square a bit of a challenge #sorryforspelling #udlchat
yeaitsjon Dec 21 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2: I find it to be important to not become one dimensional. Finding the time to reflect and re-focus is key. #UDLchat
ElizabethLStein - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2: Genuine, enriching #collaboration w/ongoing dose of #Yoga #Mindfulness #Resilience, and tenacity= Recipe for coping & solutions #UDLchat
digitallearnudl - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:23 PM EST

Q3: Along the same lines, what tools have you found to be available to rise to challenges that adventures can bring? #UDLchat
Jen_Pusateri Dec 21 @ 9:23 PM EST

Tweeting from Buca Di Beppo restaurant with a group of really loud friends. #udlchat
ElizabethLStein - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:23 PM EST

ahhhhhhh! I hear music in the background reading your tweet! hear, hear! #UDLchat
In reply to @mmvanfossan
Jen_Pusateri Dec 21 @ 9:25 PM EST

The tools that I use are other people- I use their experience, strength and hope to inform my decisions. #udlchat
ElizabethLStein - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:25 PM EST

ummm, cookies? We could bake cookies... :) another good way to cope! :) #udlchat
In reply to @digitallearnudl
digitallearnudl - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:26 PM EST

You win the most interesting place to #UDLchat from this evening!
In reply to @mmvanfossan
mmvanfossan Dec 21 @ 9:26 PM EST

My amazing UDL friends! Best support ever! @KatieNovakUDL @DegnerJoni @kbehnke @FleisherAri #udlchat They make it possible at McG!
In reply to @KatieNovakUDL, @DegnerJoni, @kbehnke, @FleisherAri
zsmithflyfisher Dec 21 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3 UDL guidelines, seeing challenges as ways 2 rethink design, networking, saying "I have no idea what I am doing" sometimes #UDLchat
ElizabethLStein - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:26 PM EST

and I'm sure they find strength in you, too! #UDLchat #collaboration
In reply to @Jen_Pusateri
yeaitsjon Dec 21 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3: For me, the most important step when facing adversity is to seek understanding. Find the why. #UDLchat
digitallearnudl - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:27 PM EST

I am trying to tap into creativity. We made gingerbread houses at a faculty meeting. It was so soothing! #UDLchat
DegnerJoni Dec 21 @ 9:27 PM EST

So happy to be part of your story. (I'm lurking on #udlchat tonight.)
In reply to @mmvanfossan, @KatieNovakUDL, @kbehnke, @FleisherAri
zsmithflyfisher Dec 21 @ 9:28 PM EST

Gotta run and throw some little ones in the bath! Have a great Christmas and holiday season everyone! #udlchat
digitallearnudl - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:29 PM EST

Thank you for supporting each other, and me through #UDLchat
ElizabethLStein - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:29 PM EST

so true & we should all remember to make sure to look in all directions--embrace varying perspectives #udlchat
In reply to @yeaitsjon
mmvanfossan Dec 21 @ 9:29 PM EST

Night ALL. Have a great Holiday! #udlchat
UDL_Center Dec 21 @ 9:30 PM EST

Thank you @digitallearnudl for starting us on our 2017 #UDL adventures! We're ready... #UDLchat
In reply to @digitallearnudl
digitallearnudl - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:30 PM EST

To self care and being ready for the Adventure of 2017! #UDLchat will return in 2017. We are so grateful for you all and your inspiration!
Jen_Pusateri Dec 21 @ 9:31 PM EST

Happy Holidays! Love #UDLchat
ElizabethLStein - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:32 PM EST

Thanks @digitallearnudl for a solution seeking #UDLchat--great to connect with everyone! Enjoy, everyone!
In reply to @digitallearnudl
Ronbrogers - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:32 PM EST

Thanks @digitallearnudl for everything tonight at the #udlchat
In reply to @digitallearnudl
ElizabethLStein - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:33 PM EST

Next #UDLchat is January 3 at 9:00 ET...and use hashtag along the way! Happy holidays, everyone!
ElizabethLStein - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:34 PM EST

Next #UDLchat is Weds. Jan. 4 at 9:00 ET...and use hashtag along the way to keep #collaboration moving the vision! Happy holiday, everyone!
UDL_Center Dec 21 @ 9:35 PM EST

The next #UDLchat will be Wednesday, Jan 4, 2017 hosted by @ElizabethLStein! Happy holidays and a happy new #UDL year to all!
DegnerJoni Dec 21 @ 9:35 PM EST

For your post #udlchat entertainment. Featuring @min_d_j @KatieNovakUDL @EquitableAccess @liz_berquist and yours truly.
Ronbrogers - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:38 PM EST

@Ronbrogers @digitallearnudl @UDL_Center You've been quoted in our #Storify story "#UDLchat December 21, 2016" https://t.co/GDu7IEN0Kt
In reply to @Ronbrogers, @digitallearnudl, @UDL_Center
Ronbrogers - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:38 PM EST

@Jen_Pusateri @yeaitsjon @MsBrownLBSW You've been quoted in our #Storify story "#UDLchat December 21, 2016" https://t.co/GDu7IEN0Kt
In reply to @Jen_Pusateri, @yeaitsjon, @MsBrownLBSW
Ronbrogers - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:38 PM EST

@mmvanfossan @ElizabethLStein You've been quoted in our #Storify story "#UDLchat December 21, 2016" https://t.co/GDu7IEN0Kt
In reply to @mmvanfossan, @ElizabethLStein
Ronbrogers - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:38 PM EST

@zsmithflyfisher @DegnerJoni You've been quoted in our #Storify story "#UDLchat December 21, 2016" https://t.co/GDu7IEN0Kt
In reply to @zsmithflyfisher, @DegnerJoni
Ronbrogers - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:39 PM EST

@goalbookapp @UDLIRN @EquitableAccess You've been quoted in our #Storify story "#UDLchat December 21, 2016" https://t.co/GDu7IEN0Kt
In reply to @goalbookapp, @UDLIRN, @EquitableAccess
Ronbrogers - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:39 PM EST

@KatieNovakUDL @kbehnke @FleisherAri You've been quoted in our #Storify story "#UDLchat December 21, 2016" https://t.co/GDu7IEN0Kt
In reply to @KatieNovakUDL, @kbehnke, @FleisherAri
ElizabethLStein - Moderator Dec 21 @ 9:57 PM EST

Next #UDLchat is Weds. Jan. 4 at 9:00 ET...and use hashtag along the way to keep #collaboration moving the vision! Happy holidays, everyone!
EduGladiators Dec 21 @ 10:00 PM EST

☃️#EduGladiators returns Jan! Stay connected: YouTube, IG, G+, FB: https://t.co/LGCwEkKHR8 #Txed #weirded #UTedChat #UDLchat #BSD7chat