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Level Up Learning: Leveraging Video Games for UDL

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HBGCC - 221D

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Session description

This session will show educators how video games can be powerful tools for enhancing learning experiences, particularly for students with disabilities. We will begin with a brief overview of the UDL framework, discover how video games inherently promote UDL, and how to implement video games as UDL tools.

Outline

Level Up Learning: Leveraging Video Games for UDL
(60 minutes)
Intro (5 minutes)
- Introduce self/session
- Ice breaker activity; discuss first video game played
Worksheet Discussion (5 minutes):
- Show image of a worksheet
- Participants discuss who would have difficulty accessing this assignment
UDL Outline (10 minutes):
- ESSA & UDL
- UDL overview
Research (5 minutes):
- E.S. Simpson UDL & Video Games research findings
Application (10 minutes):
- How to use video games as UDL tools
Game Time (15 minutes):
- Participants will engage in a brief game of GimKit; they will be asked to focus on the build-in UDL tools of the game
Looking to the Future (5 minutes):
- How video games/simulations are used
- How video games/simulations will be used in the future
Wrap Up:
- Reflection on learning
- Closing information/contact info

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Supporting research

https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/document?repid=rep1&type=pdf&doi=c8e7d48f27a254d341d5956de28136b05910840a
Cast UDL Guidelines: https://udlguidelines.cast.org/
CAST CITIES Framework: https://cites.cast.org/

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Presenters

Gina Salgado

Instructional Designer

Region 10 ESC

Session specifications

Topic:

Universal Design For Learning

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Teacher Development, Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

https://www.gimkit.com/join (encouraged, but not required)

Subject area:

Special Education, Technology Education

ISTE Standards:

For Education Leaders:
Equity and Citizenship Advocate

Ensure access to technology, connectivity, inclusive digital content and learning environments that meet the needs of all students.
Model the use of technology in inclusive, healthy ways to solve problems and strengthen community.