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The ACCESS Project, Colorado State University Jesse Hausler, Assistive Technology Coordinator Craig Spooner, Project Coordinator The Universally Designed Learning Experience: Institutionalizin g UDL at your University

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Page 1: The Universally Designed  Learning Experience: Institutionalizing UDL at  your  University

The ACCESS Project, Colorado State UniversityJesse Hausler, Assistive Technology CoordinatorCraig Spooner, Project Coordinator

The Universally Designed Learning Experience:

Institutionalizing UDL at your University

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The ACCESS Project

Funded by U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education Grant #P333A080026

Our Goal: Ensure that students with disabilities receive a

quality higher education

Introduction

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The Old Approach

Accessibility workshops: Course materials and documents Web based information Course management systems Instructional media

Compliance with regulations, guidelines Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Section 508 of Rehabilitation Act

Introduction

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We Failed to Gain Traction

Narrow Focus Disability Assistive Technology

Faculty Perception “I don’t have students with disabilities.” “Not my job!”

Went at it alone Few strategic partnerships Low on the list of administrative priorities

Introduction

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Philosophical Changes

Benefits for all students Disabilities are part of the range of diversity Enabling the learning environment

Broader definition of “accessible” Accessibility paired with usability Applied to a wide range of technologies, including

assistive technologies

Tie our goals to those of the University

New Approach

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Goals of the University

Access, Diversity, and Internationalization

Enhance accessibility for students with physical, learning and other disabilities

Active and Experiential Learning Opportunities

Student Engagement

Retention and Graduation

New Approach

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Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design for Learning

is a set of principles and techniques for

creating inclusive classroom instruction

and accessible course materials.

New Approach: UDL

teaching

technology

“”

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Universal Design for Learning

1. Represent information and concepts in multiple ways (and in a variety of formats).

2. Students are given multiple ways to express their comprehension and mastery of a topic.

3. Students engage with new ideas and information in multiple ways.

New Approach: UDL

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Representation

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Representation

Ideas and information are represented in multiple ways and in a variety of formats Lectures Group activities Hands-on exercises Text + Graphics, Audio, Video Usable electronic formats (e.g., Word, PDF,

HTML)

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Expression

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Expression

Students express comprehension and mastery in multiple ways “Projects, Performances, Presentations” Journals Portfolios In-class writing assignments Art work Videos or Film

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Engagement

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Engagement

“Engage” students in multiple ways Express your own enthusiasm! Challenge students with meaningful, real-world

assignments Give prompt and instructive feedback on

assignments Classroom response systems (clickers) Make yourself available to students during office

hours in flexible formats

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Repr

esen

t

UDLFramework

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Institutionalization Plan

1. Dissemination

2. Creation of award for UDL implementation

3. Formation of advisory group with campus Administrators

4. Strategic Campus Partnerships

Institutionalization Plan

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Dissemination

Colorado State University Embed UDL principles into existing professional

development

Regional CO-WY Disability Consortium, CoADE, eLCC

National EDUCAUSE, AHEAD, AHG, NASPA

Institutionalization Plan > Dissemination

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UDL Award

Associates UDL with instructional innovation

Promotes awareness of UDL

Provides monetary incentive for the adoption of UDL

Institutionalization Plan > UDL Award

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Creation of Advisory Group

Campus representatives Provost’s Office Institute for Learning & Teaching Student Affairs Central Computing Retention Offices

It starts with one administrator Offer a key role on your project

Institutionalization Plan > Advisory Group

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Benefits of Advisory Group

Advice Experienced external perspectives Project directions

Opportunity Tie UDL to the institution’s goals Remind administration of institutional benefits of UDL

Credibility and Access Buy-in all the way to the top Introduction to Professional Development venues Develop partnerships

Institutionalization Plan > Advisory Group

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Strategic Partnerships

The Institute for Learning and Teaching

Central Computing

Libraries

Academic Departments

Institutionalization Plan > Strategic Partnerships

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Institute for Learning and Teaching

Provost Course Redesign Initiative

Orientations for New Faculty and GTAs

“Master Teacher Initiative” seminars in all 8 colleges

“Teaching with Technology” workshops

Annual campus-wide “Professional Development Institute”

Institutionalization Plan > Strategic Partnerships

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Central Computing

Technology Workshops Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PDF, HTML

Best practices for Course Management System (WebCT) Online Modules Classroom Training

Evaluation of new CMS options

Institutionalization Plan > Strategic Partnerships

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Libraries

Electronic Reserves Creating Universally Designed PDFs

Electronic Books Planning team for electronic book reading

technology Hardware and software

Institutionalization Plan > Strategic Partnerships

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Academic Departments

Faculty training Face to face Online modules

http://accessproject.colostate.edu/udl/modules

UDL Research in “Gateway” courses Veterinary Sciences Psychology

Institutionalization Plan > Strategic Partnerships

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UDL Research

Examine the effectiveness of instructor UDL training as measured by student and instructor perceptions.

Examine perceptions regarding what promotes an effective teaching and learning environment

Investigate the number of students who report having a disability and the percentage who seek accommodations

Lay groundwork to monitor persistence and retention

Research

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Quantitative Results

Statistically significant, meaningful effect sizes (student perspective): Information is presented in multiple formats Instructor actively engages students in learning Instructor relates key concepts to the larger

objectives of the course Instructor begins class with an outline Instructor summarizes key points Instructor highlights key points of instructional

videos

Research — Schelly, Davies & Spooner (submitted for publication)

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Qualitative Results

Strategies to Increase Student Engagement i>clicker questions Asks questions Videos Partner/group discussion and activities In-class mini writing assignments

Strategies to Increase and Support Learning Videos Provides examples i>clicker questions PowerPoint (structure, organization) Checks for understanding

Research

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Research Wrap-Up

Corroboration of national disability statistics 9-11% of students report having a disability (>2

million)

Just a few hours of training can produce significant improvements in instructor teaching behavior enhance the learning experiences of all students,

including those with disabilities

Research

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Conclusion

Institutionalization of UDL is achieved by: A philosophical shift A dissemination plan Promotion via a UDL Award Advisory group of key administrators Strategic partnerships UDL Research

Conclusions

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The ACCESS Project, Colorado State UniversityJesse Hausler, Assistive Technology CoordinatorCraig Spooner, Project Coordinator

Thank you!Visit us Online at

http://accessproject.colostate.edu