SMART Response and Universal Design for Learning

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SMART Response

• Reaching all students through Universal Design
  for Learning

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What is UDL?

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a set of
  principles for curriculum development that give
  all individuals equal opportunities to learn.

(National Center on Universal Design for Learning)
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Principles of UDL

• Provide multiple means of representation
• Provide multiple means of action and expression
• Provide multiple means of engagement

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What is SMART Response?

• A form of student response technology available
  in classrooms of all levels.
• Students hold a hand-held device and answer
  questions.
• Instant results for students.
• Teachers can assess understanding immedialtly.

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SMART Response and UDL

• SMART Response, or student response, systems are
  UDL friendly and reach several components of the
  UDL guidelines.
• This technology can help educators meet the
  various needs of all students within the
  classroom.

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Provide multiple means of representation

• Many learners require different ways of
  approaching content in order to gain meaning.
• When providing multiple representations of a
  single concept, learners are able to make
  connections within and between concepts.

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Representation using SMART Response

• Multiple assessment options
• Alternatives for visual information
• Use of technology and multiple media
• Multiple print options
• Use of symbols for answering

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Provide multiple means of action and expression

• Many learners are different in the ways that they
  navigate a learning environment and express what
  they know.
• When providing multiple options for action and
  expression, learners are able to show what they
  know in a way that fits best.

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Action and Expression using SMART Response

• Scaffolds for practice and performance
• Differentiated feedback
• Representations of progress
• Anonymous mode
• Options for physical response

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Provide multiple means of engagement

• Many learners are different in the ways they are
  engaged and motivated to learn.
• When providing multiple engagement strategies,
  learners will be able to find what helps engage
  and motivate themselves to learn.

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Engagement using SMART Response

• Active participation
• For diverse learners
• Work at own pace
• Peer interactions
• Fun for students

• Reduces social threats
• Goal setting
• Instant feedback
• Accepting and supporting classroom climate

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References

• National Center on Universal Design for Learning
  http//www.udlcenter.org/
• UDL Definition, Guidelines, PDF
• SMART Technologies http//smarttech.com/us
• Slides 5 and 7 images
• All other photos are from personal album.