#LDchat Archive
Understood holds this weekly Twitter chat that aims to keep the momentum going and raise awareness of learning and attention issues. Follow along with hashtag #LDCHAT and follow users @understoodchats & @understoodorg. Experts will be available to answer your questions and concerns and share resources from Understood.org.
Wednesday October 5, 2016
Welcome to today’s LD Chat! This is Dan with the Understood team.
Our founding partner is cohosting today’s chat about universal design for learning.
We’ll be chatting about how gives all students equal opportunities to succeed.
Hi there, ! So great to be here. Thanks for inviting us, !
Ginny from the Understood team! Hi!
, hello! Juliana here from Cleveland, I'm an SLP working on my BCBA,
Hello AT Specialist from NJ. Love talking about UDL
So great to see all of you here. Ready to learn more about ?
Hi, Juliana and Mike! Thanks for joining.
Hi Juliana, former sped teacher here - love working with SLPs and BCBAs! Good luck!
It's always great having you, Paget! We're looking forward to a lively discussion.
Great to see you, Mike! A expert right there. :)
Hi Ginny! Excited to participate.
Hi there from Wakefield, MA!
hello all, I'm Connor from Albright College
First question coming up in just a few minutes. How's everyone's day going so far?
Middle School Learning Specialist from Dallas, TX!
Hi Juliana! Great to see you here.
Hi Connor! Thanks for joining.
Great to have you, Nelly!
First question coming up...
Hi there, Connor! Glad to have you here.
Q1. is an approach to curriculum that reduces barriers and maximizes learning for all. How does UDL look in the classroom?
Hello everyone! I am Roger Donaldson from Kent State University.
Appreciate the compliment - expert might be a stretch!! Love working w/educators to explore UDL ideas https://t.co/J7zL8r3zmy
Great to see you, Mike! A expert right there. :)
Greetings Everyone! Christine of Sensoryfriends is here from Tampa Florida
A1: can look different depending on context & learning goals. Systematic planning for learner variability is key.
A1. Choice/options for assignments
is really individualized instruction for all students. How does each student in your classroom learn the best
A1. in the classroom looks like individualized instruction that students help create with progress-monitoring & self-regulating
Yes! Choice/options for assignments can be one way to offer flexibility in a classroom.
A1: Technology like Google Glass, iPad's, smartboards, all that helps the lesson to be accessed by all students.
Joining the the chat today. Looking forward to the opportunity to discuss and more!
Definitely thinking about individuals, but also on a larger scale. plans for learner variability.
A1. Multi-modal expressions for activities - for example tracing letters in sand to digital presentations
A1 Independent study if desired.
A1. Flexible work spaces and digital and audio text accessibility
I'm Maria checking in from Kent State.
Technology can certainly help with implementation. However, also need to consider accessibility in those tech tools
A1. Regular feedback is important, too!
yes! Not all students are made for group work
Q2. What are the benefits of analyzing the curriculum’s strengths & weaknesses, rather than the students’ strengths & weaknesses?
, appreciate info you can share, brand new to UDL, wonder how it could work in my practice
Welcome to the wonderful world of ! :)
A2: Learner variability is a known in . Much more efficient to create flexibility in our curricula & learning environments.
Check out the "Creating Great Public Schools for All Using and Inclusive Practices Summit" by .
A2. Forces teachers/administrators to be reflective on content. Opens door to innovation and creative teaching
A great first place to look would be at our UDL basics resource: https://t.co/jOrVXcZ4Pn . Check out our site for more!
A2 To determine how relevant it is for preparing students to succeed.
is certainly a door-opener to deeper conversations about learning and learning environments. https://t.co/vb9avCXto1
A2. Forces teachers/administrators to be reflective on content. Opens door to innovation and creative teaching
A2. We can change the curriculum to accommodate the strengths and weaknesses of the student. Not necessarily the other way around.
A2: Focus on curric provides opps to employ innovative practices / tools to benefit all Ss
A2. The curriculum must allow for reaching multiple pathways
Well-said! We can build flexibility into our curricula and learning environments. https://t.co/gnBvQEyXOU
A2. We can change the curriculum to accommodate the strengths and weaknesses of the student. Not necessarily the other way around.
A2: We can change curriculum, but we cannot change the . Imperative we provide opportunities for the student to grow.
A2: enables an inclusive classroom where children learn, share, and work together. Access is a step towards .
A2. curriculum development and delivery shouldn't be an afterthought
A2: We also focus on expert learners as a goal of . We can all be experts in our own learning. https://t.co/YWSgHOnA7r
Q3. How do students with learning and attention issues benefit from instruction that applies the principles?
Invited my hs level Intro to Teaching students to check out ed chats today - thanks for being here!
A3: Because is proactive in planning for learner variability, learning & attention issues considered before learners arrive.
This is so important. Ss becomes expert learners-developing skills that will help them learn any information https://t.co/EToP4q3HH0
A2: We also focus on expert learners as a goal of . We can all be experts in our own learning. https://t.co/YWSgHOnA7r
A3 The information need not be simplified, just presented in another form.
Students in classes where UDL has been implemented benefit by being able to do the work required. No waiting for accommodations.
That's right! maintains high expectations for ALL learners.
A3: The UDL principles enable Ss to interact w/ instruction on their own terms.
Yes! Planning for variability from the start. Can minimize the need for accommodations. https://t.co/oDzpO68zOh
Students in classes where UDL has been implemented benefit by being able to do the work required. No waiting for accommodations.
DGN Intro to Teaching students learning the power of educational chats via Twitter this morning!
A3 : recognizes that we each have unique learning styles; promotes equitable access for to access & engage in learning
A3. There are almost too many ways to list. When any child is met where he/she is as a learner, that child flourishes!
A3. Proactive planning helps students increase effort and persistence
A3. Can also help build self-regulation skills
Q4. What’s the relationship between and personalized learning?
Jenn here, Darn! I missed UDL!
Every student benefits when they have multiple methods of acquiring knowledge.
There's 4 minutes left! Make them count. :)
A4. How to support all learners is in forefront and is not an afterthought. UnderstoodOrg
Differentiation is key when teaching all students. This is all about choice and flexibility.
, I can see this in my work with all my Ss, it's just good practice
When I was at , there was a push to implement . Now, I'm seeing the babysteps through
Also important to remember that context is essential. Careful not to label "learning styles". https://t.co/huEriuiA48
Q4. I think they are connected. When we begin to create content to serve the majority, it's personal!
A4: is the framework for systematic & inclusive personalized learning. It can’t happen w/out planning for learner variability.
A4. A personalized learning approach recognizes that not all individuals learn in the same ways
We have another couple minutes left. Any final thoughts?
A2 Curriculum is largely aimed towards the students with "average" academic standing. We adjust to meet students needs.
A4. recognizes education and classrooms aren't canned. Enables kids to learn in environ that engages their indiv. strengths
I would argue that it can be done, even in traditional schools--it just takes dedication and frontloading by the teachers
