EDU 673 W4 Instuct. Strat. for Differentiated Teach Learn D1

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
can be defined as “a set of principles for curriculum development that gives
all individuals equal opportunities to learn” (CAST, n.d.).

Differentiation can be defined as meeting students at their current level of
readiness and then planning instruction around individual needs. When combining
these two theories, classroom instruction becomes engaging, dynamic, and
inclusive.

Using one of the following free online presentation tools listed below, create
an interactive presentation that:

a)   Compares and
contrasts the two concepts
b)   Explains how you envision blending the concepts in your
current or future classroom.

In your presentation be sure to include:

• How you will present new information
• How students will demonstrate their prior background
  knowledge
• Your strategies to engage and motivate students
• At least two scholarly resources from Ashford’s Online
  Library or Google scholar relating to the theoretical foundation of UDL
  and/or differentiation.
• All in-text citations included must be cited in APA
  format at the conclusion of your post.

Post your link along with a brief
introduction in your initial post.

Free Online Presentation Tools

• Pearltrees
• Prezi
• VoiceThread
• Present.Me.

Guided Response: Review at least two of your peers’ presentations and
address the following questions:

• Do you think that each concept has been fully
  explained? Why or why not? Using the information provide, do you feel
  children will be engaged and motivated in this classroom?
• What additional suggestions that are supported by your
  textbook or research-based articles to improve each concept’s explanation
  and to keep students engaged in learning?

Online Tutorials:

• Creating a VoiceThread
• How to create a narrated PowerPoint using Present.me
• How to create a Voki
• Get started with Prezi.
• Getting started with Pearltrees