AT TOOL BOX

Start with Universal Design for Learning
What can be done to manage the classroom on a daily basis that will be available to all and assist many students?

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can benefit all studentssame curriculum (may vary the difficulty level)uses technologyUsing classroom management systems can help to remove many barriers to daily function by creating common language, clear places for locating information, routines for getting assistance and using technology.Some examples are:Randy Sprick's CHAMPShttp://www.safeandcivilschools.com/services/classroom_management.phpNoise Level Chartshttps://www.google.com/search?q=noise+level+chart&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiT67GckbTgAhWJxYMKHancA6sQ_AUIDigB&biw=1366&bih=657Zones of Regulationhttp://www.zonesofregulation.com/index.html

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Look at:
Learning Profiles

Interests

Readiness

IEP

Determine
Learning Goals

UDL for specific learning goals

Teach
Evaluate
Revise

Plan TIME

Differentiated Instruction

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IEP goals and needs of specific student's are addressedmay have different expectationsmay have fewer problemsstudents work/assess on the same or different contentoften Special Education/Gifted"Differentiation is planning for the unpredictability of the classroom." Carol Tomlinsonhttp://www.mtagate.org/uploads/1/1/7/4/11741428/tomlinson_differentiation.pdf

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Content

Process

Product

Envrionment

Is everyone learning the same
- number of expectations?

- the same topic?

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There may be videos, website that allow a student to work on one topic or content area at a lower level while moving forward with other students.

How will I vary the level of challenge
and/or the amount of time to complete task?

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-use digital classroom to assign different levels on the same topic- online activities-centres

What tools are needed/available to express knowledge?

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ComputerHandwrittenMulti-mediaCamerasMath manipulativesHighlightersPost-itsClipboardsArt materials

Lighting/Sound considerations?

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Lightingvary throughout the day-some, none, all, spot lightingSoundExamples:noise cancelling headphoneswhite noisebackground musicsilence

Movement considerations?

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- space between seating areas - stand up desks- movement break space

What access will there be
to materials?

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- open access to manipulatives, calculators- clearly designated times, systems to use tech-an inclusive cultures that understands not everyone will have access to the same technology

What are the options for final product type

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RAFT provides many options such as:videotestprojectwritten taskhttps://www.nbss.ie/sites/default/files/publications/raft_strategy.pdf

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How can I vary the type of learning?

Technology should be reassessed regulary

Is it effective?
Is there a more efficient tool?

Is it age appropriate?

Is it appropriate for the environment?

Plan diverse Media and tools

Build in choice

Plan targeted or
small group supports

Plan for individual supports

Will I need to provide background
knowledge?
to who?
how?

How can I vary my delivery method?

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Ideas:Smart BoardVideoExperimentCollaborative Learning

Do I require?
larger fonts,
scanned documents
text to speech access
Additional volume when speaking?

What opportunities are there to process/practice?

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Online reviewKahoot/quizlethttps://kahoot.com/https://quizlet.com/provide notes, rather than writing themstudent trivia cardsadditional questions

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to implement technology

for students to learn

for teachers to learn