AI & UDL: The Dream Team for Learning

Welcome, EduMagicians! In today's episode, Dr. Sam Fecich is live at a conference all about artificial intelligence (AI) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). We'll explore how integrating AI into the UDL framework can create an engaging and accessible learning environment for all students.

Key Takeaways about UDL

• What is UDL? It has three core guidelines: Engagement, Representation, and Action and expression. These guidelines are essential for creating inclusive lesson designs that cater to diverse student needs.

• AI Meets UDL: By aligning AI tools with UDL principles, educators can leverage AI effectively to support student learning. AI should be a starting point—not the endpoint—for lesson planning, and it should always have a "human in the loop.

  
  

The Candy Corn AI Analogy

Just like candy corn, AI in education has foundational pieces. The yellow layer represents foundational knowledge about AI, such as its definition, pros, and cons. The orange layer symbolizes the UDL framework, holding everything together. The white tip covers the practical AI tools and resources.

AI tools designed to explore in alignment with the UDL framework.

• Diffit: Adapt content by generating summaries and vocab lists and engaging in activities with this flexible AI tool.

• Padlet: Utilize AI-enhanced templates to create timelines, discussions, and other engaging classroom activities.

• Magic School: Use the choice board generator, text leveler, and other tools to support UDL integration.

Get ready to explore AI and UDL with Dr. Sam, and remember, just like candy corn, AI isn't going away—so let’s make the most of it in our classrooms!

Remember

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Additional resources to explore

If you enjoyed this episode, you might also be interested in these additional resources.

• https://www.sfecich.com/post/padlet-tips-and-tricks-enhancing-collaboration-in-your-classroom

• https://www.sfecich.com/post/leveraging-artificial-intelligence-to-equip-tomorrow-s-teachers

• https://www.sfecich.com/post/exploring-the-office-of-ed-tech-s-artificial-intelligence-report

• https://www.sfecich.com/post/differentiation-made-easy-exploring-the-benefits-of-diffit

• https://www.sfecich.com/post/the-future-of-danielson-domain-1-how-ai-is-revolutionizing-the-way-we-plan-and-prep