Apr 03 2008
I am in Boston at the Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children. Throughout the morning and afternoon, I attended a series of UDL presentations hosted by Grace Meo and David Rose, among others. Following lunch, David introduced the 1:15 session with a comment reflecting CAST’s beliefs regarding intervention, assessment, curriculum and children. David’s comment [...]
Feb 04 2008
In UDL we talk about providing students “practice with supports” and “opportunities to practice with new concepts without adverse consequences for initial failures.”
Whether high-tech or low-tech, games are a great way to address both of these Best UDL Practices. We know that kids love games - it is that simple!Games are engaging, fun, motivating and [...]
Jan 23 2008
“Universal Design for Who?”
“The Center for Leadership in …What exactly do you folks do out there in Lorain County, Ohio?”
Listen and Learn:
In late November 007, Jerry Skully interviewed me for his AM Radio Show, Building a Caring Community on WOBL 130 AM in Oberlin, Ohio. The interview played on the air December 9th.
It [...]
Jan 21 2008
The Strategic Network
First, visit CAST to learn about or review the Strategic Network.
Learn about UDL through videos, reading or activities.
Watch the video clip, The Brain Research
Read about the Strategic Network in Chapter 2 : Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age - on-line at CAST.
The Strategic Network is where we plan, execute and monitor actions [...]
Jan 21 2008
I attended a class last Thursday, Podcasting with Garage Band. Sorry PC Friends, Garage Band is only for Mac users. *Windows/PC users see note below.
Anywhoo… Using Garage Band to create my very first solo podcast was SO SUPER EASY - it was like, click, click, speak, WHALA!
Seriously.
I text-messaged my hub from the class and said, [...]
Jan 11 2008
Strategic Network: Practice w/ Supports
First, visit CAST to learn about or review the Strategic Network.
Learn about UDL through videos, reading or activities.
Watch video clip, The Brain Research
Read Chapter : Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age on-line at CAST.
Explore a model UDL lesson plan (science, grade levels 3-5)Â - be sure to click on the UDL [...]
Jan 07 2008
During the PD I attended last week, our presenter asked how we provide students with descriptive feedback.
As I looked around the room, observing grade-level groups of teachers, huddled around chart paper, listing techniques used - I couldn’t help but wonder, “Do stickers count as descriptive feedback?”
Since I don’t have a grade-level, I decided to create a quick list of [...]
