Embedding Universal Learning Design in the Classroom Workshop, Maricopa Community College System, June 4, 2013

On June 4th I conducted a workshop with a group of educators from the Maricopa Community College System in Arizona on how to embed Universal Learning Design in the Classroom and within Student Services.  Below are links to some of the resources shared during the workshop that help explore this topic.

Click on this web link for a separate web page of all the resources shared during the conference.

Additional resources are available through a blog page maintained on this topic.  The web site contains audio interviews with some peer study group leaders, links to online resources, and links to training programs from nationally-known organizations.  Click on the following web link, PALgroups.

Intentional Teaching Conference, 05/22/13, Eau Claire, WI

On Wednesday May 22, 2013 th I provided an online presentation for a 2nd annual gathering of Wisconsin college developmental educators and others involved with college student success.  The host institution was Chippewa Valley Technical College. The following items were referenced through the keynote and concurrent presentations and may be helpful as the reader explores this topic. Click on the web link to download.

Click on this link to open a web page of links to resources shared during the keynote and concurrent conference sessions.

Additional resources are available through a blog page maintained on this topic.  The web site contains audio interviews with some peer study group leaders, links to online resources, and links to training programs from nationally-known organizations.  Click on the following web link, PALgroups.

Models and Resources for Training Peer Study Group Leaders

On Friday, April 26th I provided an online presentation for a gathering of Wisconsin college learning center directors and others involved with college student success.  The following items were referenced through the presentation and may be helpful as the reader explores this topic. Click on the web link to download.

Click on this link for a web page devoted to resources shared during this conferencesession.

Additional resources are available through a blog page maintained on this topic.  The web site contains audio interviews with some peer study group leaders, links to online resources, and links to training programs from nationally-known organizations.  Click on the following web link, PALgroups.

2013 David Arendale Guide to iPad Apps

Greetings,

I have updated my annotated directory of Apple iPad apps for personal and professional use. It is available by clicking on the following link, Apple iPads Apps. 

This directory identifies more than 300 apps I personally use for personal use and in my history classrooms at the University of Minnesota. With more than 750,000+ apps currently available, it is focused on free apps when possible. I most often use the Apple iPad as a media consumption device rather than a generator of media. In my history class we use the iPad apps to search for global news events, display PDF readings, and access social media created by students in the classroom such as History Music Videos through Animoto and Then and Now, the audio podcast for our global history and culture course.

Best wishes with your exploration of the iPad for personal and school use. Please send me comments.

Take care, David Arendale

2012 OADE Conference Keynote Talk Resources

Greetings,

I have taught history courses for over three decades. It has been a long journey to provide a better learning environment for my students. Universal Learning Design allows me to embed best practices of learning assistance and developmental education inside my classroom. I am responsible for doing my part to support student success rather than just sending students down the hall and across the campus to locate tutoring or study group programs.

It is a delight to share some resources related to my online keynote talk I shared Friday morning. The following items are available to download.

Click on this link for PowerPoint slide handout of the presentation.

Click on this link to download ULD book edited by Higbee and Goff

Click on this link to download Pedagogy and student services for institutional transformation: Implementation guidebook for student development programs and services.

Click on this like to download Pedagogy and student services for institutional transformation: Implemenation guidebook for faculty members.

Take care,

David

2012 MRADE Conference Keynote Talk

Greetings everyone,

Link to the PowerPoint slide handout from the talk.

Link to a directory and web links to online learning technology resources handout from the talk.

It was certainly fun to share with all of you today. Thanks for being my home team.

Take care,

David

Video Interview How I Use Learning Technology in My Class

Allison Link, one of the Technology Fellows attached to our academic department, interviewed me about how I use learning technology in my global history and culture course. Click on the following link to watch the 10 minute video hosted on YouTube. Please share your comments about your experiences with using learning technology in your classroom as a comment to this blog posting. I look forward to the conversation. Link for Video Interview with David Arendale.