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Universal Design for Learning. NC Basic Skills Instructor Training Academy 2012. VLC Professional Development Center. For more information about the Professional Development Center contact: Jennifer Jones (919) 866-5636 [email protected] Session Resources: - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Universal Design for Learning
NC Basic Skills Instructor Training Academy2012
VLC Professional Development Center
For more information about the Professional Development Center contact:Jennifer Jones(919) [email protected]
Session Resources:vlcprofessionaldevelopment.pbworks.com
Session Goals
Introduce participants to the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Provide tips and resources on how to present course content in a variety of formats to meet the needs of all students
Explore using digital tools to create activities to meet varying learning styles that keep students motivated and engaged in an online course
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Set of principles and techniques for creating inclusive classroom instruction and materials.
UDL & Accessibility work together to promote Universal Access.
Accessibility = Compatibility with adaptive tools
UDL = Bigger picture; Design of course
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
“UDL provides a blueprint for creating instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments that work for everyone--not a single, one-size-fits-all solution but rather flexible approaches that can be customized and adjusted for individual needs.”
From: CAST (http://www.cast.org/udl/index.html)
Principles of UDL
Representation Expression Engagement
Representation
Providing course materials in a variety of formats
Helping students make connections with content
Examples: Videos with captions and
transcript Audio with transcript Printable copy of online content PDF that allows for text to
speech Using symbols to represent text
or ideas
Expression
Allowing students to express or create work in multiple formats
Varied activities and tools used to complete activities
Multiple forms of communication
Examples: Using email, Skype, online
office hours Students choose the tools used
to complete activities
Engagement
Involving students with multiple ways of interacting with the course
Examples: Orientation to online course/
course tour Discussion forums Group activities Virtual field trips Formative assessments
Digital Tools for UDL
Use free tools available online to create course content in multiple formats.
Provide students with links and ideas on free tools available online.
Representation Tools
Expression Tools
Engagement Tools
Images
Images are from Open Clip Gallery http://www.openclipart.org/
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