Digital technologies can be used to provide learners with a range of

effective options
1). Engaging with learning, learning tasks and learning materials
The teacher should always be thinking about how to plan for predictable barriers to
learning.
Most curricular is designed for this illusionary idea of an average student
UDL believes that some variability is systematic that we can predict some of it.
There are times when whole class instruction is needed. When this is the case, give
students space so they are comfortable, make a space where students can stand instead of
sit. Allow students to take notes on paper with multi-coloured highlighters or type on a
laptop.
Allow students the freedom to be so they can grow.
introduce sites one at a time and students do their own
use a variety of media to represent info and a variety of formats
use the Smartboard -helps provide different ways also use manipulatives at the tables so
that all learners are engaged.
present text and information in a variety of formats
Extend reader, ipads, keynote
provide learners with multiple choices physical and actual examples

2). Representing learning materials and information to learners

If we continue to present information in only 1 way we will ignore many of our students.
Key idea: you can most effectively support the learner by addressing needs in
advance. Questions we should be thinking about as we plan our lessons: How will this
lesson work for someone who doesnt take in text well, or for a student who is
afraid to talk in front of others. Plan proactively.
Class website where teachers post technology tool kit.

3). Showing and demonstrating what has been learned

Best way is to Use personal projects where students choose their own projects
Use a variety of apps to create a paperless learning environment
The more you engage them in technology the more engaged they are in their learning
Before you ask them to express, you must teach them how to use the various formats.
Allowing choices, different paths, things to be represented in different ways. Human
variability is normal and we must embrace it. We want to encourage every learner to be the
best learner they can be.
Key note video: David Rose.
Choice, flexibility, goals (why am I doing this?) persist and sustain interest how? Selfregulation? How can we develop this? We want kids who can set good goals, regulate when
things go wrong, sustain and persist. We want independent self-advocates. Blooms
taxonomy meant to talk about motivation and expression.
The Myth of Average by Todd Rose
Text books can limit learners.
We can use technology to create flexible learning environments. Doesnt have to be
expensive. We can make great strides with simple measures.

Even the ability to pronounce a word or read a passage can make a big difference.
Nurturing individual potential. Simple solutions can have a profound impact. How can we
make our learning environment more flexible?