Comments for Thinking UDL: Universal Design for Learning

Comment on Horizons 2009 ~ CUE BC Presentation ~ What is UDL? by Anita

Anita — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:29:44 +0000

Hi Tricia! I have fixed it now so if you click on the pictures they will take you to the same image on a separate page which should be a larger version of the image. The support model graphic can be seen here: Support Model. Should work - let me know if it doesn't.

Comment on UDL Success!!! by Horizons 2009 ~ CUE BC Presentation ~ What is UDL? | Thinking UDL: Universal Design for Learning

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:26:57 +0000

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Comment on Horizons 2009 ~ CUE BC Presentation ~ What is UDL? by Tricia

Tricia — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:17:08 +0000

Anita, some of the graphics above (e.ge support models) do not show completely. Is there a way to view the entire slide?

Comment on Back to school advertisements… by Anita

Anita — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:48:42 +0000

Thanks!! (According to Google Translator this comment is Russian for: “Site is excellent. The award to you for him or the Order of Honor.”)

Comment on Back to school advertisements… by Ёлка

Ёлка — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:05:58 +0000

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Comment on Ableism: My thoughts 1 year later… by Anita

Anita — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:40:37 +0000

I have this same reaction every time I watch that video!!! I struggle, however, with the question about if the classroom is the best place for all kids and would love to hear your thoughts. What about a child who tends to be violent. I would like to believe that all students can be accommodated but I have seen situations that seem impassible. I really struggle with this.

Comment on Ableism: My thoughts 1 year later… by Gina

Gina — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:46:28 +0000

I like that video, all except the part where they say the goldfish can’t be in a regular class – he could, his curriculum would just look different… waterproof for a start

Comment on Back to school advertisements… by Anita

Anita — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:12:27 +0000

Great idea!! In the past I really felt these types of commercials societal stereotypes were the reason for this type of sentiment but more recently I think it IS about school. There are many reasons for this - it is not all about teachers, but there are ways we as teachers can work against various powers and influences in education to increase the engagement for our students. I attended a presentation by and have been reading the work of Andy Hargreaves which provides an better understanding in the societal and political context for why schools are lacking in creativity. Another two books I read this summer have really motivated me to work towards educational change are: Sir Ken Robinson's The Element, and Ira Socol's The Drool Room

Comment on Back to school advertisements… by Mrs. Waddell

Mrs. Waddell — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:12:58 +0000

I feel the same way about this commercial…
As a parent, I do understand the sentiment. As a teacher, I’m motivated to DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY THIS SCHOOL YEAR and beyond to ENGAGE my students. I’m overwhelmed at the thought of how to accomplish it with effective consistency given challenges and barriers I know already exist. I’M still GONNA DO IT. For starters… I’m workin’ on producing my own Staples commercial parody with quite the OPPOSITE student response when they find they’ll be in MY CLASS!!!

Comment on Ableism: My thoughts 1 year later… by NTE

NTE — Fri, 01 May 2009 17:55:11 +0000

Thanks for sharing that video: I’d never seen it before. I know all about those pendulums in educational thought and theory, but I agree that there’s no going back from treating all children as unique learners – once you see that there are things you can do to help ALL children learn better, why would you discontinue those things?