BC UDL

This page has apps organized by category, e.g. Reading, Writing, Science, etc. and also has link to Special Education apps section at the bottom.

Great Ted talk about using stories to teach science.

Online resources to match pages in BC Science 8 Text. The teacher's section and home version sections are password-protected but if your school owns 30 copies of the print text you can have access to the home version. Home version includes downloadable chapters, pre-reading, worksheets, note-taking organizers, self-quizzes.

Great langwitches blog post shows many practical ideas for using iPads for 21st century skills.

Search for CC photos.

List of my current favourite UDL Links I just compiled while learning Symbaloo.

Concepts such as equivalent fractions and algebra equations represented in lego

Daily blog posts by teachers describe what they are doing in their classrooms to differentiate for all students.

Presented at Family Focus Conference in 2012. Endorses UDL/RTI.

BCTF Researcher Charlie Naylor published this paper in January 2013 in reaction to a presentation by Bill Standeven and Rod Allen from the Ministry on the government's new directions in Special Education which include a focus on UDL/RTI. Charlie, who worked with the BC UDL project on action research strategies, laments the demise of the BC UDL Project and endorses UDL strongly. (see page 4).

Great example of online course about UDL that is also UDL designed--provides options for participants to interact with the content.

Watch for a new UDL Scan tool coming from this location. Just saw a tweet from ATIA

Two new free UDL designed math apps from CAST.

Article includes many sources for educators to find and share CC resources, lessons, etc. Curriki for example.

Excellent advice for getting started building a PLN.

Great video showing students working collaboratively at an astonishing number of SBs in the same room.

Excellent article about the use of UDL principles to help students learn about how they learn best.

Alberta website has great resources on UDL, RTI, Differentiation, Leadership and Inclusion, Positive Behaviour Support, etc. Includes videos and materials from an Alberta UDL Institute in 2011 with David Rose and Grace Meo.

Maureen LaFleche spotted this great resource and here's what she has to say about it "Check out CK-12.org. It is a website that provides open-source content and technology tools to help teachers provide learning opportunities for students globally. Free access to high-quality, customizable educational content in multiple modalities suited to multiple student learning styles and levels, will allow teachers, students and others to innovate and experiment with new models of learning. CK-12 helps students and teachers alike by enabling rapid customization and experimentation of teaching and learning styles. Text can be read at two different levels - grade level and basic. You can download books and activities as pdf, epub or mobi." I have checked out several of the units and they look excellent for middle and high school.

Catalogue of apps for special needs organized by category and rated.