Access for ALL PLC is an interactive training focused on integrating technology within Universal Design for Learning educational framework within an inclusive classroom. Anyone is welcome to participate in the PLC training, if you would like to have a team participate in the PLC with coaching support, please contact Cindy Malone at cmalone@ucpnet.org. See the Access for ALL PLC Description document for more information about the overall structure, goals and objectives, and timeline.
This session's goal is to discuss the engagement principle of the Universal Design for Learning Framework more in-depth. Engagement is a crucial element of learning, and learners differ markedly in the ways in which they can be engaged or motivated to learn. There are a variety of sources that can influence individual variation in affect networks including culture, personal relevance, subjectivity, and background knowledge, along with a variety of other factors. Some learners are highly engaged by spontaneity and novelty while others are disengaged, even frightened, by those aspects, preferring strict routine. Some learners might like to work alone, while others prefer to work with their peers. In reality, there is not one means of engagement that will be optimal for all learners in all contexts therefore providing multiple options for engagement is essential.
Date: October 12, 2022 at 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Topic: Engagement, the WHY of learning
Location: Online Meeting Zoom link Meeting ID: 821 5305 9246
Link to September PLC Meeting
Prior to the meeting, explore some of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) concepts we will be discussing during the meeting. Please pick 2 options to read, watch, or listen to from the materials below prior to our PLC meeting to prepare for the discussion and activity.
READ: Mastery Oriented Feedback and Universal Design for Learning by Nhi Nguyen
READ: 5 Ways to Give Your Students More Voice and Choice by Edutopia
LISTEN/WATCH: Choice affects student engagement in assessments: an interview with Monica Watson-Bedard by UDL in 15 Minutes
LISTEN/WATCH: Seeing UDL in Action in the Classroom by Understood
LISTEN/WATCH: Engaging Pre-K Learners by Following Their Interests by Edutopia
After participating in the PLC session take a moment to reflect on what resonated with you from the conversation, individually and as a team.
During this year-long Professional Learning event, we will discuss different topics monthly. After each session please share a short audio or video reflection on the Monthly Personal Reflections topic. Also, comment by typing, audio, or video response to 2 other individuals who are not part of your team. The reflections are important for teams to identify learning, share and get support on any barriers or difficulties, and so we can ultimately celebrate our successes.
The Team Liaison will organize the Team Reflection activity after the PLC meeting to reflect on goals, questions, and learning from the PLC meeting. Liaisons please work collaboratively with your PLC teams to complete each month’s discussion questions and post a text, audio, or video reflection on the Monthly Team Reflection topic.
Is your PLC goal around the UDL principle of engagement? If so, take the implementation challenge. Work with your students to explore multiple means of engagement in your classroom and use the universal support tools provided including Snap&read, Co-Writer OR Read&Write. Explore the Engagement Choice Board, review other challenges from the past on Flipgrid, or set up a coaching session for support and ideas. Did the tools motivate students or make the materials more engaging? Let us know how it went.
Teams can share their challenge in any way they choose by email to cmalone@ucpnet.org, post on Access for All Monthly Challenge Flipgrid topic with videos, images, or a text-based story.
Schedule a one-on-one coaching session with Cindy Malone (her calendly schedule) or Janet Peters (her calendly schedule). Email Cindy cmalone@ucpnet.org or Janet jpeters@ucpnet.org with any questions
Registration may be cancelled up to 14 days prior to the event for a full refund. Cancellations received within 14 days of the event will not be refunded. No-show registrations will also not be refunded.