Week+2+-+Sept+15

__Powerpoint Presentation / Handouts from class__



UDL Guidelines - Educators Checklist Multiple Intelligences Checklist

__Podcasts__ == The following link is for a podcast interview I conducted with Karen Janowski at the Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) Statewide Conference in 2011.

This workshop will address the critical mandate to equip and empower every student for success and allow hands-on exploration of tools for Universal Design. We have tools for remediation, tools that compensate for academic struggles, tools that allow us to seamlessly collaborate with others, tools that bypass obstacles to learning. Our goal as educators is to leverage these tools as powerful means to improve teaching and learning in our schools. Come and be inspired to immediately implement strategies for success in your school.
 * Session Title:** **Whatever It Takes: UDL in the Classroom (Hands-on Lab)**
 * Session Description:**

Providing students with their own tools for success is essential for all who work with struggling learners. Fortunately, a wealth of free, emerging technology resources exist which remove obstacles to learning, promote independence and provide alternative ways for students to demonstrate what they know. Using the framework of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) combined with Toolbelt Theory, participants will learn about a variety of tools that promote engagement and learning for students. Content connections will be offered to inspire swift implementation of these tools and strategies. Participants will leave with a better understanding of UDL to support the needs of all the students with whom they work.
 * Session Title:** **Strategies for Success – Or, I Didn’t Know I Could Do That For Free! (Hands-on Lab)**
 * Session Description:**

The transcription of the interview can be found HERE.

Listen to the audio podcast by clicking HERE.

The following link is for a podcast interview I conducted with Kelly Fonner at the Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) Statewide Conference in 2010.


 * Session Title:** A Universal Design for Learning Approach to RtI
 * Session Description:** When curricular lessons are Universally Designed for the Learning of all students, teachers can more easily implement the intentions and strategies of Response to Intervention core principles. This session will describe the process of implementing UDL within the classroom as a practice of providing high-quality instruction and intervention matched to student need. Assistance through examples will be given of electronic supports for literacy and setting up progress monitoring. A resource list and supports through websites will be shared.

The transcription of the interview can be found HERE.

Listen to the audio podcast by clicking HERE

__**Resources**__

Reaching the Digital Immigrants WIKI - http://reachingthedigitalimmigrants.wikispaces.com/

__Response to Intervention - RTI__


 * National Center on Response to Intervention - @http://www.rti4success.org/
 * RTI Action Network - @http://www.rtinetwork.org/
 * RTI Wire - @http://www.jimwrightonline.com/php/rti/rti_wire.php

Resources for use of technology in the classroom - WIKI __Universal Design for Learning - UDL__
 * UDL Tech ToolKit - http://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/Home
 * National Center on Universal Design for Learning - @http://www.udlcenter.org/
 * Region 4 (Texas) UDL WIKI Page - http://r4udl.wikispaces.com/
 * UDL Guidelines version 2 - @http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidelines
 * UDL Guidelines - Examples and Resources - @http://www.udlcenter.org/implementation/examples
 * CAST UDL Online Modules - @http://udlonline.cast.org/home