Action and Expression

This week you’ll explore multiple ways for students to show what they know, and begin to understand what tools and strategies work for them, as they become strategic, goal-directed learners.

This Week’s Essential Question:

How do I use mobile devices and apps to provide multiple opportunities for expression, practice and reflection for all of my students?

Image Description:

Scene: A monkey, penguin, elephant, fish, seal and dog are in a field with a tree, standing in front of a man sitting at a desk.
Man: For a fair selection everybody has to take the same exam: Please climb that tree.

Provide Multiple Means of Action and Expression to help build Strategic, goal-directed learners

Provide options for executive functions

Guide appropriate goal-setting
Support planning and strategy development
Facilitate managing information and resources
Enhance capacity for monitoring progress

Provide options for expression and communication

Use multiple media for communication
Use multiple tools for construction and composition
Build uencies with graduated levels of support for practice and performance

Provide options for physical action

Vary the methods for response and navigation
Optimize access to tools and assistive technologies

CAST 2014