The first picture clearly shows the steps that students were to follow in their research process as well as the choices that they would have. The students had a choice for how they wanted to learn about their topic. The content was presented in print and digital formats and the students were able to choose which one they wanted to use on that day. It was interesting to see that there were students that had chosen each of the three formats.
In UDL classrooms, we often see visual supports for classroom routines. The second photograph shows technology structures for using the computers as a choice. The specifics for how to access a variety of websites and resources will help guide students to get to their choice. Sometimes navigating through the menus and passwords can be tricky as they are different for each digital resource! Posted directions can remind students of the specific path to get to each one. These structures will empower students to become independent users of information.
The third picture shows the variety of graphic organizers that students were able to choose from as they gathered their information. By offering these choices, Ms. Stone has allowed for different opportunities that students' can flex the strategic network of their brain. I imagine Ms. Stone had to build an understanding of each type of organizer throughout the year, but at this point, the students had many to choose from. Surely if this can work in first grade, we can envision providing these choices for older students as well. Can anyone think of other ways that teachers can support choice for all students?