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Introduction to UDL and AT and how to incorporate these principles in college tutoring services
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Incorporating Universal Design for Learning and Assistive Technology
in College TutoringBy Erin Turner
Acronyms
• UDL = Universal Design for Learning• AT = Assistive Technology
What Is UDL?
• Making learning accessible to all students
• Students learn in unique ways
• Reduce barriers to learning
• Customizable and individualized
BUT . . .
• UDL is NOT learning styles!• UDL removes barriers to learning• UDL does not prescribe an auditory,
visual, and kinesthetic approach for each lesson
3 Principles of UDL
Multiple Means of Representation
Multiple Means of Expression
Multiple Means of Engagement
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Is UDL Only for Students with Disabilities?
NO!
Who Can Benefit from UDL?
• Students who are weak in a subject• Adult learners• English language learners• Students with preferred modalities• Students learning new material• Students from other cultures
A Brief History of UDL
• Originated from Universal Design in architecture
• Design buildings to be usable to widest range of people
• Examples: automatic doors, elevators, curb cuts, door levers
How Can I Use UDL in Tutoring?
• Multiple means of presentation– Verbally, text, whiteboard, handouts, computer,
role play, guided discovery, video, demonstration
• Multiple means of expression– Verbally, written, typed, whiteboard, drawn, role
play, teaching others
• Multiple means of engagement– Listening, watching, interacting, group work,
collaborations, independent research, demonstrating
What Is Assistive Technology?
• Technology used by individuals with disabilities
• Used to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible
Examples of AT in Education
• Screen readers• Screen magnifiers• Spell checkers• Closed captioning• Text-to-speech software• More examples with reviews
Sources
• Wikipedia • UDL Center• AccessIT• bs-v-folie-1-gruppe-tutor by alogenius• Alphabets by kvanhorn• Lyle Classroom by LyleSMU102• The Letter L by Nina Matthews Photography• Exclusion by sandphin• 20111031-OCIO-RBN-2189 by USDAgov