Hello UDLers! Linked here is the Technology Time PowerPoint Show from our November meetings.
Underlined text in the show serves as hyperlinks to referenced resources on the web. We used the Double-Entry Journal for note-taking during the presentation and a review of the basic UDL Principles is built into the show.
As always, please lmk what you [...]

Tags: technology time, Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Yardsticks by Chip Wood
Chip Wood is at it again. Chip is the author of - by far the BEST book on childhood development! Obviously, I agree with the book reviewers.
I own the second edition of Yardsticks. My copy is covered in sticky notes, highlighter marks and penciled-in comments in the columns. I recommend it to [...]

Tags: 3 minute motivators, childhood development, chip wood, kathy paterson, yardsticks, yoga

Websites of the Week
Ecology
Eco Kids - a Canadian resource that has some great interactive materials. *From the FAQ: Designed for students ages 7-1 - adaptable for older students as well.
Here is an interactive food chain game – click on “Play the Game” when you are ready.

Vocabulary
WordGirl is a new animated series from [...]

I am grateful for all of the hard work you do in your classrooms and schools. I am grateful for your dedication, your knowledge and expertise. I appreciate the creativity and the passion you bring with you each day.
When you show up to work - you show up for the world!
I hope everyone [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRqUE6IHTEA

Voting time - Pick your favorite Math Video
from this small sample of math videos on YouTube.

What You Know About Math?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooa8nHKPZ5k

 
REMIX: What You Know About Math?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqLk1lZG9ew

 
Calculus Humps

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZFdoDRk3mY

 
Bringing Sexy Back to Calculus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7FJizI0aUw

 
AP Calculus: Third Period

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyAHmIesMlk

 
 
What did we do before YouTube?

Teacher Feature: October 007
 
Meet our guest teacher, Jody Yoxthimer and listen to learn how she utilizes the principles of Universal Design for Learning in her high school science classroom. Jody also speaks about the power of Interactive Whiteboards and Collaboration.
Jody is available to answer questions through the comments feature of this blog (Leave a [...]