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Universal Design for Learning February 2013 Molly Boyle Universal Design Specialist, Project Coordinator Institute for Community Inclusion UMass/Boston

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Universal Design for Learning

February 2013Molly Boyle

Universal Design Specialist, Project CoordinatorInstitute for Community Inclusion

UMass/Boston

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AGENDA

Introduction Key Components of Universal Design Understanding Diverse Learners UD Strategies and Examples How to Bring UD to your Organization Q & A

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What is Universal Design?

What do we know?

What do we need to know?

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What is Universal Design?

Consider the needs of the broadest possible range

of users from the beginning.

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Quick Inquiry

‣ Who is the number one user of closed captioning?

‣ What is the purpose of fine grates?

‣ What is the purpose of serrated shampoo bottles?

‣ Who uses automatic lids on trash cans?

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How does Universal Design apply to today’s learners?

‣ Who are your clients/customers/students?

‣ What are their goals?

‣ What are their primary learning styles?

‣ How do you address the diversity in your audience?

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Who Benefits from Universal Design?

‣ Individuals who speak English as a second language.

‣ International students.

‣ Adult learners.

‣ Individuals with disabilities.

‣ Busy people.

‣ A professional whose teaching style is inconsistent with the individual’s preferred learning style.

✓ EVERYONE

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Why strive to work with Multiple Learning Styles?

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Universe of Learners

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Did you know?

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Learning Style Inventories

1) Empower the learner to find his/her style

2) Discuss various styles3) Apply styles to specific

tasks4) Share your learning

preferences5) Have fun!

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So, now what?

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Key Elements of UDL

Universal Design for Learning is the planning design of Curriculum/Content, Instruction, Assessment/Evaluation, and the Environment to be usable by all learners, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for accommodations.

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Key Elements of UD

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How does Universal Design relate to Access?

‣ Universal design provides equal access to learning, not simply equal access to information.

‣ Universal Design allows the student to control the method of accessing information while the teacher monitors the learning process and initiates any beneficial methods.

‣ It should be noted that Universal Design does not remove academic challenges; it removes barriers to access.

‣ Simply stated, Universal Design is just good teaching.

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Curriculum

‣ Multimedia materials (videos, podcasts, etc.)

‣ Printed or electronic texts

‣ Course materials posted online

‣ Culturally responsive choices

‣ Create Universally Designed documents (such as syllabus, brochures)

‣ Put organization’s resources on key documents (disability, tutoring, counseling, etc.)

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Example: Traditional Syllabus

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Example: Universally Designed Syllabus

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www.thinkcollege.net © Think College 2012

Universal Design Strategies

• Make meetings easier to attend:– Skype/video

conferencing– Accessible location

(library)– Email– Chat room– Phone

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• Provide a map of your office

• Give directions from the main entrance to your office

Universally Designed Strategies

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Post materials online

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‣ Learning style surveys

‣ Frame each class with an essential (or guiding) question

‣ Diversify instruction

‣ Active learning

‣ Scaffold the instruction (i.e. graphic organizers or guided notes)

Instructional Strategies

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© Think College 201211

Multi-Media

• Videos• Podcasts• Graphics• Animations• Text to speech• Speech to text

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Major characteristics associated with active learning:

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Traditional Note Taking

• Sticky notes

• Highlighters

• Colored pens

• Drawings

• Different Paper

– Colored

– Lined

– Graphing

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Note Taking using iPad

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Note Taking using Computer

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Accessibility Validation (.pptx and .docx)

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Tips for Effective Presentations- Structure the presentation as a story- Narrow the topic- Establish Relevance - Use appropriate slides, visuals and props - Tell first person narratives - Consider humor - Be enthusiastic - Embrace emotions- Use a conversational tone- Practice

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Assessment‣ Provide ongoing evaluation of

“what is working and what is not;”

‣ Provide examples of good work

‣ Encourage learners to choose their medium (e.g. video, speech, paper)

‣ Offer extended or unlimited time to all

‣ E-portfolios

‣ Rubrics

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• Meets a variety of learning styles

• Provides all students with clear expectations

• Allows grading criteria to be individualized and modified

• Consistent academic standards• Accessible to all

Rubric Benefits to Students

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Example: Assessment using rubric tool

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Environment

‣ Teach a cultural respect for all learners

‣ Move furniture around

‣ Repeat any questions

‣ Provide periodic breaks

‣ Use online tools for discussions and review sessions

‣ Project all ideas—use an LCD or other device

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Universal Design Strategies

•Verify that attendees can hear and see in meeting rooms•Make sure signage is

accessible•Plan events considering

needs of all types of learners

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Using Technology to Enhance Learning & Increase Student Ownership of Learning

A.K.A. becoming

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Tips for becoming

Think both low/no tech and high tech Encourage students or peers to be experts Use what you know Create everything from the start in the most

accessible format Post all activities online in a simple format—let the

students control how to access it. Avoid bells and whistles…simple is elegant Use tools to test accessibility & design Baby steps—try one new thing at a time

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Next steps?

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Strategies for Building (& Sustaining!)

UD at your Organization‣ Initiate the UD movement from within

‣ Listen to the customers/clients/students (with and without disabilities

‣ Emphasize that UD is for ALL

‣ Administrative support

‣ Find Champions & Mentors

‣ Create a UD CORE TEAM

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© Think College 2012

UD Core Team Potential Timeline

Second Semester Faculty & UD Core Team Work Together

Third Semester Faculty Mentors New Faculty Work w/ UD Team

Fourth SemesterFaculty MentorsNew Faculty Work w/ UD Team

First Semester UD Core Team Development

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Examples from Core Teams

• Resulted in greater understanding of cross-campus facilities related to access and universal design

• Changes documented in:

Orientations Websites Signage Handbooks Academic Support areas

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Long Term Impact

• New teaching and

learning center—mission

statement is founded on

Universal Design• Incorporated UD in the

planning stages of a new

hybrid health campus

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Contact information

Molly BoyleProject Coordinator and Universal Design [email protected]: 617.688.7408www.eeonline.org