Universal Design for Learning

Objectives1. Develop an understanding of universal

design for learning (UDL) 2.Understand how universal design for

learning applies to educational settings

3. Demonstrate how UDL can be used to differentiate instruction

Overview

Accessibility

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Accessibility

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“You haven’t taught until they have learned”

John Wooden

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Use universal design principles to design an access ramp

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Multiple means of representation

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Everyone processes information differently

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• Options for perception • Options for language • Options for comprehension

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Multiple means of action and expression

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Everyone acts upon material differently

• Tools to help learners organize information • Multiple pathways to demonstrate

knowledge and understanding

Multiple means of engagement

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Focus on effort, motivation and improvement

• Learner choice • Opportunities for learners to explore their

own context • Options that enable everyone to work to

their ability

UDL is about construct relevance — focus on what is really important and ensure

that all learners can succeed and do their best.

What is important?

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UDL and assessment

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UDL and assessment1. Set goals. 2. Allow multiple paths toward mastery 3. Realize that differences among learners

are present, recognized or not

An example

What have been some victories as well as challenges faced by African

Americans in their struggle for access to educational opportunities?

Prepare a 12-15 page paper that responds to this question using articles from the course.

Prepare a project that responds to the prompt.

Some potential projects include:• A five minute long video documenting a current or

past struggle faced by African Americans • Working in a small group, prepare a 20 minute

presentation • A one act play • Something of your choosing

Another example

You are developing a training module for sales people at your company to introduce

a new CRM (customer relationship management) tool.

Require your sales people to attend a webinar and provide extensive documentation and job aids.

Create a module using Articulate that:• Explains the business case, data best practices • Allow people with comfort using computers to

practice • Allow more experiences users to skip/test out of

what they don’t need • Promotes learner choice. • Make it easy to re-watch.

Resources

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• UDL on Campus: • http://udloncampus.cast.org/

• Ohio State: • http://u.osu.edu/universaldesign/ • Next meeting: July 22, 1:00 PM

in Stillman Hall room 115