Learning through Games
2010-03-06
Games can be a very effective and very engaging method for learning for a wide range of learners but as teachers it is our job to choose wisely. The learning should not be contrived. I was asked Read full article »Temple Grandin: The world needs all kinds of minds
2010-02-28
This is a must watch video for all educators. It is ridiculous that our education system tends to want all kids to conform, that we tend to be focused on everyone doing things the same Read full article »UDL-Sunshine Coast-February 19, 2010
2010-02-19
Here is an updated version with some added links for this presentation. All of the links are live so you can view the resources referred to. Sunshine Coast - UDL Keynote View more presentations from astrang. I really Read full article »UDL Planning For Inclusion & Differentiation
2010-02-18
The break-out session following my Keynote address for the UDL Conference on the Sunshine Coast on February 19th went a completely different direction than I planned based on the interests of the participants. I am Read full article »Sunshine Coast UDL Presentation
2010-01-12
Here are the slides from my UDL Presentation on the Sunshine Coast. The links within the presentation are live - enjoy exploring! UDL Sunshine Coast Presentation View more presentations from astrang. To download the slides as a PDF Read full article »North Vancouver – January 6, 2010
2010-01-09
Here are the slides from the UDL presentation I did in North Vancouver at Balmoral Jr. Secondary School on January 6th, 2009: UDL Presentation Slides View more presentations from astrang. If you click on the "full screen icon Read full article »Horizons 2009 ~ CUE BC Presentation ~ What is UDL?
2009-10-22
We had five "learning intentions" for participants in this presentation. To gain an understanding of UDL To understand why it is important that we understand and embrace UDL in our classrooms now as we are eager to Read full article »Anita’s tips, tricks & weblinks.
2009-10-04
I have a new blog where I am posting cool stuff I find and information from my presentations for participants. The address for this blog is: http://anitasquicktips.edublogs.org/. This new blog is for practical stuff, I Read full article »Back to school advertisements…
2009-08-17
Back to school advertisements make me crazy!!! The Staples' - "Its the most wonderful time of the year" advertisement is running continuously. The picture of those two children dreading school makes me sad. (Wow - Read full article »Ableism: My thoughts 1 year later…
2009-05-01
Last January I blogged about my reflections following reading: New Directions in Education: Eliminating Ableism in Policy and Practice by Thomas Hehir. The following thoughts stuck with me and guided my practice over the past Read full article »