#ctedu Archive
#ctedu is a great way for Connecticut educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Tuesday April 19, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Thanks for joining tonight as we talk about . Please introduce yourself and your role in education.
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Jimmy here from Stamford. Excited to learn about .
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Hi Catie! So glad you can join us!
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I'm Alexa, an Elementary Technology Leader in Danbury, CT, and your moderator for tonight's chat!
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Hello everyone Sean Hutchinson 4th grade teacher from Stamford
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Hi! Ruth, English dept chair in Canton. Ready to learn!
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Hi! Maura from New Fairfield - 6th grade ELA/sped teacher.
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Hi Ruth! Hi Maura! Nice to see you!
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Hey Catie glad you are joining us this evening
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Hi, Sean! Hope all is well!
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Good evening! Dan, Instructional Coach in Derby, CT
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Q1 will be coming up in just a minute.
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Thanks! Glad to be here during spring break!
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Hey all Joel from New Fairfield Middle School.
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Maura! All is going well. Thanks for asking. How are you doing?
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Q1: What is (universal design for learning)?
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What's up neighbor? Good to see you here.
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Good to see you this evening Dan. I am looking forward to this chat. How are you doing?
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And no worries if you don't know. Tonight is all about learning!
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I have no idea. Super surface level understanding here.
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A1: is an educational framework & set of principles that focuses on maximizing learning for ALL participants.
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A1: In my mind, UDL is when teachers minimize barriers for Ss and maximize learning for all Ss.
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doing well, guys. Long day today but wanted to stop in to chat!
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Q1a: How is different from differentiated instruction or assistive technology? (I know...tough in 140 characters!)
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A1: I'm not a UDL expert but my understanding is that it's all about choices and making learning available to all.
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I like this definition, a lot. But how is this different from what good teachers are doing?
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A1: UDL is not as "simple" as it seems. When you are 6th grade and Ss are on K level...it's a challenge.
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A1 I believe it works with creating ideas for assessment/instruction that can be adapted for all students; that's all I've got!
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can it just be called good teaching? Serious question, but quick reading seems like it is.
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Really it's not...one of the politically correct tags, I guess. It is all about what's right for all learners.
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Popping in for a bit to support my people - AJ 7/8 Social Studies teacher from New Jersey. What's on tap tonight?
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Maura you bring up an interesting point. What are the limits of differentiation?
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A1a: AT focuses on students with special needs while UDL is for EVERY learner.
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Amy from Wilton High school joining in.
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Was kind of thinking the same thing.
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thanks for joining tonight.
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A1a: big diff between udl and diff instruction is modification: no need to modify with UDL. You aren't starting with ONE baseline
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Hi Amy thanks for joining us this evening
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Q1a: The difference in my opinion is UDL gives S more ways 2demonstrate their learning in ways that fit their needs no tech required
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Jimmy, it can totally be good teaching, but UDL has research-steeped guidelines that help you focus on how to reach that
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can you point me in the direction of this research? I'd love to learn more.
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I wonder if there has to be some parameters around the amount of differentiation
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hey Amy! We met at a Google conference. How's that brother of yours like his new job?
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For those of you who are new to UDL, the UDL Guidelines can be found here: https://t.co/F8Iu82kaHA Q2 will relate to them!
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A1: All I know is regardless of T struggle to meet all learners' needs, the smile on faces when they "get" it is priceless.
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For those of you who are new to UDL, the UDL Guidelines can be found here: https://t.co/cJ8z4S7OpU Q2 will relate to them!
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Hey Amy! Nice to see you!
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Basically prior planning leads to positive outcomes that matches choices w/individual learners.
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One thing I want to point out: You don't need tech for UDL.
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Q2: What tool do you find to be most useful in the classroom? Which guideline(s) can it be used for and how?
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I am noticing that as well.
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I live for the day that S needs come before the schedule. Just sayin'.
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There is a lot of good information that has been shared. I am trying to read and chat at the same time! Yikes! Brain overload!!!!
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A2: One tool I like, albeit tech, is (Checkpoint 5.1 Use multiple media for communication)
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A2: I love using for just about everything. So helpful for Language, Comprehension. Action and Expression: Communication
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A2: Another one is (Checkpoint 5.1 Use multiple media for communication)
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The best tool has always been TTS (text to speech) for Ss of all ability levels.
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Same! Trying to process the principles and think about application. Any examples of how they've adopted? https://t.co/8zTL1wHdDk
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There is a lot of good information that has been shared. I am trying to read and chat at the same time! Yikes! Brain overload!!!!
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I also love, love Read&Write for Google Chrome. The visual dictionary, text to speech, so many tools in one!
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Great topic... Something that should be incorporated more into schools -IMO - had to focus on this for a class last yr
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I noticed that we can use UDL as lens to evaluate our instruction, materials, assessments, etc. This could be a great PD Start now?
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Sounds like a great session for !!
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Would love to hear more, A.J. How are you using it now?
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Where are people starting with UDL? Or how are they using it?
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Totally! Except 50 minutes....I couldn't do it. I would need more time.
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I started in a grad school course and I'm obsessed. It just makes so.much.sense.
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I vote for DOUBLE session!!
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Q3: How do we incorporate UDL guidelines with state testing mandates? (Tricky question here)
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What does UDL look like in terms of organization in the classroom and student choice/independence?
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hi Ruth! Nice to see you here. Sethy is liking the new job a lot but missing his old friends.
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A3: A big part of UDL is multiple means of expression (ie: choice of how to express knowledge). Total opposite of state testing.
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I think we all use it to differently to help differentiate. All the tools that we incorporate is our
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A3: Standardized testing = hit on Checkpoint 2.1 "Clarify vocabulary and symbols" to target tricky words in complex texts/test q's
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A3: It seems to be that the authors of SBAC know nothing of UDL...otherwise, this test would not exist!
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It is ALL about choice and voice! Multiples means of expression. Students choose how to show what the know
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A3: I am not sure if they work well together but assessments if not structured well inherently create stopping points for learning.
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love this idea! Collaboration with you would rock
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I'm in...much to my shy self saying no!
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Hello just decompressing from event this afternoon but is so important to embrace all learners
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A3: So instead of a TEST, Ss could chose to sing instead, or podcast, or a painting. Who says knowledge needs to be shown thru a TEST
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A3: I think standards can still be connected to the learning even if students who what they know in different ways.
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A3: Unfortunately all we do during the year to make learning unique and give sts a learning experience is taken away by state tests.
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Totally. Standards can be connected to anything. It just makes data collection a little trickier.
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This is the answer! https://t.co/Sy9I5ORx1d
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A3: So instead of a TEST, Ss could chose to sing instead, or podcast, or a painting. Who says knowledge needs to be shown thru a TEST
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A3: I think standards can still be connected to learning w/S showing what they know in different ways.
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So last unscheduled Q: What is the responsibility at the district level to teach/train Ts about UDL?
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A3: we give them choices while learning together, while State tests are to group sts and try to break teachers.
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Just had convos today re how to address need to have multiple choice question practice when trying to work w choices in assessments
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It is SO imperative for PD on the topic of UDL...especially seeing admin is always looking for it!
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I think this is where collaboration comes into play. This is not a skill to train, but something to share and learn
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I think districts should be responsible for injecting this topic into their PD. In addition, Ts should be seeking this out as well
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A3: State testing mandates could Bmade less arduous if UDL research and design were a focus for school districts for the good of all.
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There definitely needs to be a convo...so many Ts are still in the stone age.
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I think that at a district level, there needs to be a convo about UDL. It isn't a trend. It isn't going away.
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I think we need to rethink the purpose and point of assessment. We are trying to measure Ss learning and progress. It goes way beyond
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I guess, unless I'm misunderstanding what the deal w/ UDL is. I feel it's how we differentiate for our Sts
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I don't think it is the stone age; I think it is just so many Ts are overloaded.We need top down direction on this!
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Joining late tonight but have already learned so much about#udl. How does it compare to personalized learning?
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A4: Should be embedded part of PD. I was also invited to attend weeklong seminar at Harvard this summer on UDL.
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I agree but UDL seems to offer a common framework/language that can move Ts out of their silos
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It doesn't have to be top down. I think it can be the responsibility of Teacher Leaders to show new methods
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I think it's a combo of the two...we have stone age in our school!
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Thats great. I'd love to hear what you come back with.
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That's the biggest part of it, showing what works and getting people to take steps/risks.
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I like the idea of common language. As we know, another acronym might scare the herd.
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that's the key. That's where the shift starts, AJ.
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You're right. It can always be up to the T!
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just joining. Great tweets up until now! Thanks for the "invite"
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A4: UDL shouldB a priority 4school districts bc it provides students w/a framework to build their learning based on their needs.
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I still think we are all who need to push that shift. We need to show what's possible!
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Well, , we are normally just a 30 min chat so our time is up, but we can certainly keep the convo going!
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Challenge Accepted??? Who's with me? We are the shift, we are the change agents. Let's Go! https://t.co/92siIfj8OF
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hate to beat the "Mindset" idea, but it's so true. We know that. Creating a shift if the challenge.
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I'm attending a UDL PD at Harvard this summer. I know very little, but am REALLY looking forward to it. I agree with the assmt. piece
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I'm curious if I can piggy back on that. Is this an invite only thing?
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If anyone wants to join in with at 9:00, we'll be talking writing workshop!
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Completely agree. There should be a 094 certificate for teacher leaders or something? Maybe?
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TY everyone. I have my work cut out for me, but I know is with me so we can work together! I have2go 2yr old nephew
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has a positive impact on my teaching. Learning fromPeople that are striving to make teaching great https://t.co/C9aMOH6Ejg
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You know I'm down man! It's a deep rooted passion to help teachers create new learning experiences for kids.
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Thanks for giving me something new to research!
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If you have any opportunity to take a course w/ Dr. Anya Evmenova at George Mason, she is amazing. She's totally turned me on to UDL
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Ha, thanks. The diff between the town I live in and the one in which I work.
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This was a great chat! Looking forward to learning more with all of you in the future about
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That's actually a great idea. Do they have a cert for specializing in curr/inst?
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Thank you so much for joining tonight!!
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Thanks for hosting! Great to see such fervor around great causes!
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Alexa, great chat this evening. . I have a lot to think about?
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Thank you, ! Great convo...to be continued!
