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Post Tagged with: "UDL"
March 19, 2012 4:00 pm
EdCeptional #030 – Spring into UDL with Joy! (Zabala)
Tonight we discuss UDL (Universal Design for Learning) with our special guest Dr. Joy Zabala. Joy works with the CAST Center to promote UDL and increase the availability of accessible materials. Check out all the great resources we discuss by clicking on the Show Notes link below. Show Host: Anne Truger (@atruger) Show Guest: Joy Zabala (@joyzabala) Show contributors: Patrick Black (@teachntech00) Deb Truskey (@debtruskey) Tricia Lazarro (@tlazarro11) Leave us some feedback! Contact us with any [...]
March 8, 2012 11:59 am
What is UDL?
UDL or Universal Design for Learning is a concept based in architecture. It might seem strange that a post about educating students comes from this area, but it will make sense. By using Universal Design, architects plan, from the beginning, a space that allows access to persons with all abilities. The same can be said for Universal Design for Learning. By planning our instruction from the beginning to be accessible for all students, we will be able to reach more [...]
August 14, 2011 5:25 pm
Are We Screwing Up the iPad?
Over the next few weeks, school is back in session. Fresh paint. Waxed floors. And for some, a new cadre of iPads. Ah, the fresh iPad smell. It is not new technology. The iPad is about a year and a half old. Already we are deep into the second iteration of this device, and on the precipice of the third. But if what has transpired since the launch of the iPad, we, as educators, administrators and tech might be screwing [...]
July 5, 2011 4:00 pm
Independence for All
With the independence Day holiday upon us I got thinking about ways students can be more independent. Apple is releasing iOS 5 in the near future, and there are tons of new features that can help students gain more independence. While not the answer to everything, Apple has added some features that continue to make their devices very compelling for those with and without disabilities. Location Specific Reminders: Apple will be adding a to-do list style reminder functionality to iOS [...]
June 7, 2011 4:00 pm
Summer Ed: Learning for All
With summer almost upon us (I know I still have a few days), it’s the time of year to sit back, relax, and try something different! Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean you stop learning, but it gives you a time to do it in a different way, so take a look a few ideas. Podcasts: I am addicted to podcasts! I rarely listen to the radio in my car, and always have a backlog of 20 or so to [...]
May 23, 2011 6:32 pm
EdCeptional Show #10: An Inside View from an App Developer for Special Needs
Tonight we welcomed Jeff and Lisa Johnson from Grembe Apps to our show. Lisa is a physical therapist and Jeff is a software engineer together they formed Grembe Apps as a way to help their child and others to communicate. Grembe apps are apps that make a difference. To start off our roll call we shared an app that has made a difference in either a student’s life or your own childs. Jeff Johnson & Lisa [...]
May 12, 2011 1:00 pm
Chromebook is Cool, But…
I love the Chromebook. I really really love the Chromebook. That is what I told myself as I snuggled into my huge California king-sized bed last night. And I love all the Twitter-love the Chromebook received yesterday after its announcement. But for a segment of our student population, the Chromebook is D.O.A. And for some of our administrators, the Chromebook is equally unusable. I am not saying that the Chromebook should not be used in schools, or is not a [...]
May 11, 2011 2:00 pm
What does UDL look like?
Imagine walking into a classroom during a social science lesson and seeing this scene: Students scattered around the classroom – some at laptops using screen reading software, some at iPads listening to them, others using iPod touches to record notes, and some even reading the textbook and taking notes on paper. What would you think? Poor teaching? Bad classroom management? or UDL centered classroom? I hope it’s the last choice. Universal Design for Learning or UDL has been around for [...]
May 9, 2011 6:16 pm
EdCeptional Show #8: Speaking Universally with Karen Janowski
We on the EdCeptional crew would like to wish a happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers who are listening. Our guest speaker for this evening is Karen Janowski: passionate about Universal Design & Universal Access 3 days/week – Assistive Technology Specialist with Newton Public Schools 2 days/week – Assistive and Educational Technology Consultant in the Greater Boston area Adjunct Professor @ Simmons College 24/7 AT activist! It’s all about promoting success, engagement, independence and joyful learning! ROLL CALL [...]
May 2, 2011 6:33 pm
EdCeptional Show #7: Geeking out with Barbara Fernandes!
Today we welcome Barbara Fernandes also known as GeekSLP. Barbara is a wealth of information and has many accolades to her name. Here are just a few. Speech Language Therapist Creator of Smarty Ears apps (Over 20) Speaks 3 languages (Spanish, English and Portuguese) Originally from Brazil HUGE online presence as GeekSLP Travels the globe presenting on how to use technology during speech therapy sessions We welcome Barbara to the show! Everyone was asked to share a low to mid [...]
