#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 October 5, 2016
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Hello! from Dylan in Ottawa.
I’m Ron Rogers from Ohio 😎
Great to have you here, Dylan!
Kimberly Coy, Fresno California
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I nearly chose this one. Gotta love Kermit.
I love all these great GIFs! Nothing like GIFs and emoji to bring emotion into social media. 😃
We’re getting all inspirational at tonight. It’s all about qualities of a educator. Get those fingers ready for question 1…
Q1: What does it mean to practice empathy as an educator using the framework?
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I enjoy the ways we can use visual/non-verbal expressions 2 communicate effectively. Our Ss can benefit from this concept.
OMG is that a kangaroo doing air guitar?? LOVE!!
I sure can’t follow directions One of these days I will get it correct.
Q1: taking care of Ss emotional needs before trying to teach new material
Tina Greene, BCSC Columbus, IN
Leanne also from Sydney joining today
A1: I think empathy is essential to . We need to put ourselves in our learners’ shoes to be better designers for them.
my first GIF. Thought I should make it a good one
A1 I appreciate that you framed the question to "practice" empathy. It's really an ongoing process. We can all improve and change
A1: empathy=listening thru an understanding lens. Not only for the ss, but the designer 2. Learn frm mistakes tgthr.
Indeed! Emotions are at the core of our brains… have to pass through that to get to other networks. https://t.co/h2hNuxI2Tl
Q1: taking care of Ss emotional needs before trying to teach new material
Q1: You need to be able to relate to your students so you know where they are coming from.
A1. Know your Ss. Before each year begins, I review all S files and assess notes before redesigning room to suit incoming group.
A1: know/read your students & provide for representation, expressive platforms & adjust engagement.
A1: Emphathy is requires respectful inquiry, willingness to listen more than speak, and a desire understand others.
A1: By creating environments, we are teaching our students to embrace variability, fostering the development of empathy
A1) We have been students ourselves. Reflecting on our struggles makes us open to Ss struggles and findings ways to help them.
A1 the better I know my students, the more we can engage with one another. The more we engage, the better we can show empathy.
A1 Meeting our students where they are and eliminating threats and distractions (especially those unseen)
This is the same message that was communicated about in the chat!
These are all great ways that educators can include empathy in our learning environments. Get ready for Q2…
That's important! Every S's access issues are very personal.
A1: showing empathy builds rapport relationships & trust - all necessary
Yay! So glad you could make it! Pass the snacks… ;)
Q2: What does it mean to be empowered as an educator using the framework?
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For us in Australia at present its helping tchers understand and engage with the UDL framework beyond just the 3 principles
Great answer! https://t.co/MGsIFFuZSh
q1) Empathy as an educator? a1) Put yourself in your student's shoes. Be a fly on thewall. Are they struggling? Are they thriving? chat
A1 Getting students to tell their stories and using those to create windows and mirrors
Yikes! My batteries both digital and physical are in the red. I think it's a sign. Carry on Do good work!
A2 UDL has empowered me to explore so many new ways to connect with students!!
q1) Empathy as an educator? a1) Put yourself in your student's shoes. Be a fly on the wall. Are they struggling? Are they thriving?
Love to hear more about that...
A2: Teachers setting themselves free from perceived shackles of curriculum constraints
A2: I love watching teachers when the meaning of UDL finally hits them. They use the framework to enrich their instruction
A2. It has empowered me-given me the freedom-to give them voice and a choice in their learning
A2: can empower educators. Instead of lamenting what we can’t control, focus on the predictable variability we can plan for.
A1: Everyone needs empathy and is essential to . Educators we to understand our student with our hearts to be better providers.
Hi all, Techla Connolly ELA/ Dance teacher, SBA M.S. Revere, MA joining in after a lengthy hiatus.
Using the framework helps me to feel confident. I find that empowering for me. Teaching Ss to use the framework helps empower too!
A2: It is empowering to see our students succeed and UDL gives them he platform to succeed and be empowered also
A2 UDL is empowering our tchers to move past just delivering content & really get the heart of teaching
Q2: It makes me inspired to teach the students that each individual has a voice and an opinion.
A2 it is empowering our students, too!
A1: Practicing empathy is understanding that all students are different and putting yourself in their shoes.
A2: Seeing our students express themselves empowers us. When they feel successful we feel the success right along with them.
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A2: To be trusted as a professional and a +deviant 2 to increase ss achievement using research based strategies.
A2) Empowered=intentional, SS knowing the why, making learning relevant, providing tools/resources so SS can become expert Ls.
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A2 UDL empowers us to say YES! Can we work together? Yes! Use our computers? Yes! Can I draw it? Yes!
A1: Empathy is understanding that all children access content in different ways while taking the perspective of their students
Udlfw lets you stop for snacks. Power!
An empowered educator has the freedom to take risks, the time to reflect on their practice, and a network to collaborate with
Understanding how to develop expert learners – lifelong learners – that's empowering
A1- I teach a unit on empathy to my 7th graders. (Today actually) This gives opportunities to model & let Ss practice w each other.
I agree and they become expert at Mastery Oriented-Feedback. https://t.co/Lu3jQCEHie
An empowered educator has the freedom to take risks, the time to reflect on their practice, and a network to collaborate with
a2) Empowered as an educator means having control over your curriculum, syllabus, pedagogical choices.
Aussie teachers are learning that through they have more control especially when it comes to assessment
A2:The framework makes me empowered by giving me the ability to create lessons where all children can learn
There are a lot of new folks to the tonight so be sure to follow your new friends. Right
You bet! Love to see all the new faces at ! https://t.co/vAbiTD9zP5
There are a lot of new folks to the tonight so be sure to follow your new friends. Right
empowered teachers will be the ones who make the difference! Allow learners to be themselves and set each student up for success!
Q3: What does it mean to be equitable as an educator using the framework?
A:3 I think it happens naturally
Being equitable means providing all students with what they NEED to be successful
A3. Each student needs equitable to a clear and inviting runway to learning.
A3: Being responsive to individual student need
I agree! It's a natural outcome of the process
A2 I like what someone else wrote about empowered teachers are willing to take risks and are confident about trying something new.
To me equitable refers to the social justice empowerment that UDL can spotlight
One of the biggest lessons that implementing UDL has taught me is equal does not always = fair. Provide Ss w supports they need.
A3: Being equitable means reducing barriers so all students have access to learning
A3: Equitable as a educator is to be as responsible for ss results as the ss. makes the celebrations.
Q:3 Giving the students what they need to learn to the best of their ability.
Equitable means planning for variability, always considering everyone in the room and providing Ss what they need to be successful.
starts with us as adults modeling what it means to empathize. Often we need to understand and start where Ls are
A3- gives no all students a voice so you can meet their needs. You can't give everyone peanuts.
A3- 1 of the biggest lessons that implementing UDL has taught me is equal does not always = fair. Provide Ss w supports they need.
A3: w/UDL all Ss are provided with fair and equal chances to succeed
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we have two ears and one mouth... coincidence? Empathy= genuine, active listening
A3: Being equitable means providing a classroom environment that every student can be successful in. Fair isn't always equal.
a3: Equitable does not mean everyone gets the same thing. It is making sure that each child has access to what HE or SHE needs.
I learned so much in just a short amount of time!
A2: use the guidelines 2 understand how we as Ts learn, then see how we as adults have different preferences & paths ourselves
Go forth and be empowered educators, ! Use empathy. Promote equity.
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A3: Equitable to me, means that you are working on reaching all students equally with your lessons.
A3: being intentional with all we do helps to build equity- flexibility, patience, & purpose
Great way to end the night!
Thank you, Mindy. Appreciate your initiative in extending the dialogue on UDL. Thanks to everyone else as well!
Fantastic for ! Empathy. Empowerment. Equity. Qualities of a great educator. Join us 10/19 for the next chat!
Tonight's takeaways in a nutshell- Empathy empowers equitable learning experiences! ✔ Thx 4 the powerful reminder!
Happy to part of an amazing team!
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Great job moderating and making it so engaging. A lot of new people
Yay bitmoji! My night is complete. ♥
Q3. agree, we are different, a powerful reason to learn and get what we need in different ways.
