1.  Share an example of the work your students have created with mobile devices and apps that demonstrates how your learning environment is designed to provide multiple means of action and expression. If possible post video, pictures or links in the Google+ community for others to view.

 

2. Using a rubric building site such as Rubistar, or iRubric or any tool you choose such as this document on different types of assessment, create one or two rubrics for students to use in the area of action & expression. Rather than create a “finished product” rubric: one that described the finished task for grading, design a self-assessment rubric for reflection and personal growth. For example, create a rubric to help students be more aware of or improve their executive functions. This Habits of Learning rubric might give you some ideas on what and how much to include (or not include) in your rubric.  Or, create a rubric that is effective regardless of the media a student chooses to express what they know. You could begin by analyzing a rubric such as this reading comprehension/critical thinking rubric and then creating your own in response. Share your rubrics, explain your thinking and discuss any areas where barriers might still exist.

 

3. If a task MUST be in written form (such as an essay or report), choose one or more apps or online tools, that would support a variety of learners in the completion of their task. Create a review resource to include how the apps/tools will be used and how various students might use the tools or their features to complete the task. Include, if desired a rating system such as 5 stars to rate the apps for their ease of use, seamless integration, features etc.  If possible, try the activity in your class and share the results. One app is PaperPort Notes with a variety of support however, you might want to app smash for more comprehensive support of the task. 

 

4. Choose one “hardworking” app or online tool such as Inspiration Maps, Explain Everything, Haiku Deck , Blippar or any tool or app you like and explore all the ways you might use this app to provide multiple means of expression and support executive functions throughout a day or week of school. You could present your work in a simple chart outlining how you would incorporate the app and how it would address the principle or perhaps, brainstorm with your students or colleagues to develop a mindmap explaining how the app supports action and expression.

 

5. Create an Open Education Resource (OER): This could be a blog, webpage, video, PDF, Infographic, Twitter post, ThinkLink, Prezi, etc. for parents or students, providing a basic overview of Action and Expression and then provide suggestions for online tools to stock their UDL toolkit for their child (and themselves). Keep the tools simple, straightforward  and practical by focusing on  “use now” activities and apps. Suggested resources/sites to explore are the UDL Toolkit, Betsy's ScoopIt! account, the UDL Placemat, UDL Resource, SETT BC as well as the Week 2 and Week 3 Tool pages on this site.

 

6. Open choice  - If there is an aspect of UDL that you want to learn more about or research more deeply, or you have a great idea of how you want to share what you learned, please email us at sooc4learning@gmail.com to discuss your idea. We look forward to any and all ideas!

 

Commenting on Posts

 

Commenting on others' work requires openness and trust. The goal of providing peer feedback to one or more participants is to encourage active participation in the community, support your understanding or UDL and help others reflect on their learning. It is not intended to fuction as evaluative or as assessment. The following questions will help guide your feedback. Consider including:

 

• How their post reflects the UDL principles or specific guidelines

• What insights you gained and/or what was confirmed for you

• What challenged your assumptions and beliefs

• How you will use the information, resource or tool in your own practice

• How you might change or alter the tasks for your own use

• Questions you had about their task or the resource they posted

• Additional examples that support what they discovered/created

• Additional links or tools

• Experiences you've had that might support their next steps