This week, we are diving deeper into the UDL (Universal Design for Learning) framework by exploring multiple means of engagement in the classroom. Specifically, we are focusing our discussion on how to spark excitement and curiosity in the classroom. If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new content! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two! We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID! Featured Content **For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/108** UDL Guidelines from CAST.orgProviding multiples means of engagement pillar (the WHY of learning):Recruiting InterestProviding options, different modalitiesinformation that you have, that your learners are not, engaged with or interested in is actually information that's inaccessible to themSustaining effort and persistenceSelf-regulationRecruiting Interest: Optimize individual choice and autonomyCurriculum is not a choice but we can build in opportunities for choice elsewhereSkills-based courses can provide more choice in terms of student interestsChoice in how information is obtainedDoesn't need to be a lot of choicesInvolve students in success criteria, themes, resources in projectsInvolve learners in setting their own goalsPoint-less by Sarah Zerwin bookOptimize relevance, value and authenticityCRRPResources that are socially relevant, age and ability appropriate, first languagesInstructional videos on YouTube for auto-translated captioningGoogle Translate is useful tooActive participation and participation - hands-on activities, whiteboardsAuthentic tasksMinimize threats and distractionsCreating a safe learning space for studentsMaslow's hierarchyLanguage as a threat - shutdown, fear can happenToo much sensory stimulation can be a threat/distraction - minimize the fluff, use the same templates, routine is great for student learningSelf-pacing with Modern ClassroomsWhole class discussions - think about your extraverts and introverts, use backchannel tools (padlet, google chat), video presentationsSupport the showConnect with EduGals: Twitter @EduGals Rachel @dr_r_johnson Katie @KatieAttwell EduGals Website Support the show