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The Choice Is Yours

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Session description

Dive deep into the world of Choice Boards and discover how to create personalized learning experiences that cater to the unique needs of challenged learners. Learn to customize templates to adjust difficulty levels, provide accommodations, and foster independence. Explore strategies to motivate and engage learners, ensuring they are empowered learners.

Outline

I. Introduction of Choice Boards and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) (3 minutes)
A. Importance of personalized and inclusive learning experiences for challenged learners
B. Why choice matters
II. Understanding Choice Boards (5 minutes)
A. Define choice boards and their benefits for challenged learners
B. Discuss key components: options, criteria, and evaluation
C. Provide examples for attendees
III. Creating Effective Choice Boards (5 minutes)
A. Strategies for Design that are engaging, accessible, and aligned with learning objectives
B. Provide tips for differentiating to meet the needs of diverse learners.
C. Offer suggestions for UDL principles into Choice Boards
IV. Utilizing UDL features (5 minutes)
A. BRIEF explanation of UDL and relevance to inclusive education
B. Discuss Common UDL features found in software
C. Provide examples of how these UDL features support challenged learners in Choice Board activities.
V. Implementing Choice Boards (5 minutes)
A. Practical tips for integrating choice boards
B. Strategies for addressing challenges and support
C. Importance of monitoring and adjusting based on student feedback and progress
VI. Conclusion (Remainder of time)
A. Recap
B. Access to resources
C. Q&A

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Supporting research

https://www.edutopia.org/article/using-choice-boards-boost-student-engagement

https://www.nsta.org/science-scope/science-scope-septemberoctober-2021/engaging-and-empowering-students-through-choice

https://ascd.org/el/articles/personalization-and-udl-a-perfect-match

https://ascd.org/el/articles/udl-a-blueprint-for-learning-success

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Presenters

Danielle Abernethy

Training/Consultant

Private Contractor

Dr. Jen Cooper-Wells

Administrator/consultant

self

Session specifications

Topic:

Instructional Design and Strategies

TLP:

Yes

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

Access to Google Slides, Canva, PowerPoint, Wixie or other template creation tool. It's not about the specific tools though, it is about the process and the information here can transfer and scaffold to other programs and ages.

Subject area:

Elementary/Multiple Subjects, Special Education

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Designer

Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.
Design authentic learning activities that align with educational standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize learning.

TLPs:

Prioritize authentic experiences, Ignite Agency

Disclosure:

The submitter of this session has been supported by a company whose product is being included in the session

Influencer Disclosure:

This session includes a presenter that indicated a “material connection” to a brand that includes a personal, family or employment relationship, or a financial relationship. See individual speaker menu for disclosure information.

Related exhibitors:

Canva for Education,

Google, Inc.,

Padlet