#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 September 7, 2016
Light the fires and kick the tires! starts NOW!!!!!!
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Welcome to ! Please introduce yourself, where you're from, and your favorite back to school smell!
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Hello! Maria K teacher from MA. Fave BTS smell: Limoncello hand sanitizer!
Kathy Denniston from BCSC. Fave back to school smell is new books!
Hey Brian. How are you? Thank you so much for virtually presenting to our Lynn UDL Institute this summer.
I'm Emily from Indiana University. And my favorite smell is new white board markers!
I’m Ron Rogers from and I love the smell of the cafeteria in my old elementary school that I attended
Hi . I'm joining you from sunny Brisbane Australia.
Hey -we're followed by this evening. Check it out!
Kimberly Coy, California State University, . My favorite back to school smell: Whiteboard marker in the morning
Hello, my name is Pamela Burk and I am from Chowchilla, CA. MY fave smell is the koolaid playdough.
Ooooo nice one! https://t.co/Y2aVGlRwvP
I'm Emily from Indiana University. And my favorite smell is new white board markers!
Traci Sergi from Arcadia, CA. Favorite back to school smell is new crayons
Hey . Fav. back to school smell? Crayons maybe??? Anyway. I'm Kit
Kepp it coming -ers! These are GREAT! I'm Bryan from MI and my favorite back to school smell has to be sawdust!
Jessica Vogel from BCSC. Favorite back to school smell: new crayons.
Tina Greene, Columbus, Indiana. Pizza day!
Hello all! Jon Mitchell in Brooklyn, NY. I enjoy the smell of Sharpies
Hey ! Rachelle from St. Clair, MI, USA hopping over after an inspiring chat
Leslie from Long Island, NY! Happy to be here and take part in my first
tonight we'll be using the protocol Rose and thorn to help us vision our upcoming year with should be fun
Angelina from Novi. Favorite back to school smell is old books.
Wow! So great to see so many new tweeps at !
A big shout out and welcome to
Fresno,CA. Best smell: crayons
Q1) As you start the school year what are the residuals (personality traits) you want your students/staff to end the year with?
Jane Vang, Fresno, CA My favorite back to school smell is apple spice aroma.
Chrissy from Cincinnati. Mr. Sketch Scented Markers :)
Q1.5) Examples of Residuals might incl. examples might be being risk takers, reflective, creative, problem solvers, etc
A1 - Resilience, resourcefulness, independence.
A1 Problem solvers who don't need adults (or any affirmers) to attack the issues of the world with passion!
A1. Would love for my kinders to end the year with inquisitive confidence!
Empathy and self-confidence.
A1. Empathetic, problem solvers, independent, team players
A1: I want my learners to feel empowered by research within neuroscience to then empower their students to become powerful learners
A1) Risk-takers-want them to try something they aren't sure of; reflective-want them to think about the why of almost everything.
Hey Jennifer https://t.co/lvcDN8Fm1R
Hi, my name is Jennifer I'm from Clovis, California a student at Fresno State and I don't have a favorite back to school smell.
Good one! One of my faves too. Except for cherry. ;)
A1 independent students that can solve problems with ease
Hey All...Niel from Cast...and I miss paste!
A1: Ed goal this year is "citizenship" - analogue and digital. SEM goal is to be kind.
A1: Confident, fearless learners, with a sense of humor!
A1: spent considerable time w/Ss defining "risk". Different than "risky behavior".
A1 - risk takers who are resilient
A2: Ss- self-determination, problem solving, confidence as a learner, expert learner.
A1. I would like staff and students to be as enthusiastic about learning as they were on the first day of school
A1: Major goal for staff this year is to recognize the importance of student engagement
RT A1. I would like staff and students to be as enthusiastic about learning as they were on the first day of school
A1: Fearlessness. As expert learners, we have to take risks. FAIL = first attempt in learning https://t.co/3obadIkveU
Keep those answers rollin'. Q2 is about to drop. Don't worry it's related to Q1
End year goal= students who are proactive and leaders
Practitioners who seek to understand first
A1: Staff to be risk takers, collaborators and innovators in their classrooms.
A1 in relation to teachers - flexible curriculum designers
I see an awesome word cloud coming out of these residuals…
Q2) How does/will your implementation of UDL help you and your students/staff get there?
Hey, everyone! Great Q1! Start w/end in mind--co-create that vision--such great residuals so far! I sure know when to get here!
Hiya Niel! Great to have you here!
A1: Growth Mindset! My students are embracing the thought and they are only first graders!
Retweeted Bryan Dean ():
Q2) How does/will your implementation of UDL help you and your students/staff get there?
A1 kindness A2 leading by example by modeling kindness
A2: I want to find more ways to help Ss own the learning. Use peer and cooperative learning. Engage with provocative ?s
A2. By empowering Ss to question and discover in their own way, they will become inquisitive, confident learners.
A2: guides through flexible in trusting true process of learning, valuing &
A1: I would like my students to feel confident in themselves and have a positive out look on school.
A2: Guiding students to a solution rather than solving a problem for them
Lively this evening! Be sure to follow someone new!
A2: Using PD as an opportunity to model strategies for increasing engagement
Be sure to follow your new folks from the tonight.
A2 Lessons that focus on learner engagement will help maintain enthusiasm for learning. Innovation can drive teacher enthusiasm.
Retweeted Ron Rogers ():
Be sure to follow your new folks from the tonight.
A2. By using UDL guidelines learning can be more creative and interesting for the students.
A2: Modeling these behaviors is one way to get there. We’re all working toward being expert learners! https://t.co/K09qxwrUoH
A2 focus on executive functions. Students set their own goals and revisit them often
A1: Applying a growth mindset not just in their school lives, but in their every day lives.
A2: Ts have personalized prof devel helping 2 begin the convo about what Ss feel in class opening the convo 4 UDL implementation
One of my favorite pictures!
yes! PD effective when experiential--emotional--connect w/ perspective of learners for meaningful applications!
Move from judger phase to learner phase
I was waiting for you to share your favorite photo! Love it
ah...nice!...cue the music! Always stay in learner phase...
I share it every chance I get! ❤
Hey Fam these are all great positive visions for the year but the final questions is called the Thorn b/c it's about barriers...
Thorns provide great learning opportunities, yeah!!!
Q3) What is one barrier, that is in your control, that may stand in your way? How are you intentionally planning for it?
Joining late to chat! Trying to find my groove to new school yr!!
A2) Try to meta, especially about your own mistakes
A2: We must meet students where they are and empower them to goal set & celebrate growth often. Even the little things. Celebrate!
Welcome to the and I’m sure you will find the groove.
is open 24/7/365… you’re always on time. 👍
A2: We are having in the CLE this year for our UDL series. Looking to energize & mobilize our educators!
with there is nothing but groove! Welcome!
thx for droppin by! We are always open for biz-ness at !
I am so stoked to be comin' to CLE and buildin' some epic wisdom w/ you fine folks!
A3) A big barrier for me, and my working students is time. I try to to stay in touch with students. By using social media.
A3: Sloppy design. I could apply my knowledge more. And Share more. Sometimes I hide my light. Gotta build the PLN
A3:Our own fear of risk is the only barrier that truly stands in the way. Show confidence and passion, the others will follow!
A2: Support staff in taking risks & trying new strategies in their classrooms using the UDL guidelines.
A3: One of my biggest barriers is a students lack of confidence. I work on that all year because they are so important to me.
Using UDL will help me implement an environment that enhances all students so they are all able to learn & be successful
A3: textbooks and PDF assessments. Exposing Ts to find new avenues.
A3: Major barrier for teachers is fear- they are worried about losing control when they empower students
You are a powerhouse my brother! Let that light shine!
A3 Barrier - UDL is a new concept in our district. Some of us are cheerleaders, spreading the word. Starting to see some buy in
A3: Barrier within my control? Bravery! If I expect fearlessness from my learners, I need to be willing to make mistakes, too.
A3: feeling like one more thing. Then connecting w/ what already doing & mindfully adding more magic when applying
Well said. When we model risk taking we help model a mindset. https://t.co/VsOXE1b1Iu
A3:Our own fear of risk is the only barrier that truly stands in the way. Show confidence and passion, the others will follow!
A3. Barrier: getting caught up in trying to do it all. Planning ahead: reflection journal to stay focused.
Keep up the hard work and it will pay off. Spread the word
this is a great place to be! has peeps at all different stages to chat with and learn from!
Streamlining the message to allow people to customize to their context without simplifying to a point where the complexity is lost
A3: Soak up more info. UDL= mosaic of ideas, strategies & skills. Allowing 4 grace = failing forward & learning together
as once said to me "don't try to boil the ocean" Start small!
A3 a barrier for teachers is students that have given up we can change this by motivating them and showing them they can do it
We are so lucky to have at the helm tonight. You are the best brother!!!
It’s always a work in progress, my friend. You could connect with . Lots of in that community.
Q3: Teachers in your grade level not wanting to change their ways to shift towards .
Helping new take current work to next level in the context of UDL guidelines. https://t.co/zCQ4Kit0V1
A3: Framing UDL in way that helps folks see connections to the work they are already doing rather than feeling like another initiative.
Jumping in late but love this protocol. Great way to prompt discussion and easy to understand.
A3: Naysayers=unintentional attitudinal barrier. Moral courage, tenacity, advocacy & =solution
That is much appreciated my friend!
have them connect to what they're already doing--illuminate ! And in time--go deeper.
A3. 1 barrier is motivation. I am working on that by creating a token economy. It is slowly motivating my student to try harder.
I hope to become successful with using UDL.
A3: Another barrier- UDL isn't a "formula" that is easy to apply and solve problems
One barrier is Time ! Balancing work family and real life family. &Seeking time for lesson planning and homework.
Always a challenge. I work to try to see naysayers as opportunities for growth — mine and theirs.
sprinkle that pixie dust--and your hopes translate into actionable steps!
Exactly! If we want the children to be risk takers, we need to be one first!
Given a name and an intentional framework for implementation. Intentional design and inclusion are key.
Absolutely, That's why I am and who I am today.
Thank you for the inspiration everyone, and a shout out to Learners/Students!
Watch students soar with new and improved pixie dust ;-) I think is magical myself https://t.co/n5P5XL0om0
sprinkle that pixie dust--and your hopes translate into actionable steps!
Oh NO! The street lights have come on which means it's time to end another . Have no fear we're back 09-21 on that same channel
Yes, I find the pixie dust all over the place! :)
you will be successful because there's research to back you up and it ROCKS!
Another magical UDL convo! Thanks . Great chat!
There and then there's ! https://t.co/eEIEjzc1Af
Oh NO! The street lights have come on which means it's time to end another . Have no fear we're back 09-21 on that same channel
There and then there's ! https://t.co/eEIEjzc1Af
Oh NO! The street lights have come on which means it's time to end another . Have no fear we're back 09-21 on that same channel
Thank you so much to all our veterans and ALL the new faces out there. Stay connected by following each other and using
Thank you so much to all our veterans and ALL the new faces out there. Stay connected by following each other and using
always my pleasure! I love hangin with all the cool kids at
A3: How to apply to a whole system & support learning at every level up/down the system to change classroom practices
thank you! Have a fabulous week
Every rose has its thorn... THANK YOU for an amazing . See you next time: 9/21 @ 9p ET / 6p PT! https://t.co/8ixv34cxMz
always on the archive! Thank you so much.
Thanks & everyone at ! 1st & 3rd Wednesdays right here on Twitter! You know where to find us… https://t.co/uRfd0H0m0D
Thanks for energizing --and thanks, everyone for keeping the flow going...and ongoing!
Absolutely! Consistency and intentional design are they keys!
Missed my peeps over the summer! Little rusty with my chat skills tonight. Thanks for all the excitement & energy!
you were perfect tonight! Always great to connect with you!
Always great to “see” you, Lindsay!
