2019 UDL-IRN International Summit

The principles and guidelines of the Universal Design for Learning Instructional Framework can be applied with no technology, low technology, medium technology, or high technology; this session will connect UDL to the effective us of education technology. Participants will apply the SAMR model of ed tech to guide thinking and discussions on the effective use of use of technology in the classroom to move beyond basic substitution and augmentation, to reach effective levels of redesign and redefinition and go beyond assistive technology to universal design access that creates new opportunism for students and teachers. A common hesitancy among some teachers can be the use of technology and thinking it requires high levels of technological skills. As part of this session participants will explore several examples of ed tech that can have a measurable impact on student learning and is accessible for all teachers to utilize.