Post on 12-Aug-2015
What is Universal Design?
O According to the Center for Universal Design it “is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.”
Process of Universal Design
O 1. Identify the applicationO 2. Define the universe O 3. Involve consumers O 4. Adopt guidelines or
standards O 5. Apply guidelines or
standards O 6. Plan for
accommodationsO 7. Train and Support O 8. Evaluate
Instructional Methods: Representation
O Provide multiple examples O Highlight important
information O Activate background
knowledge O Offer print and digital
graphic organizers O Provide relevant web
resources with multiple formats for information
Action and Expression
O Model skills in a variety of ways O Provide students with opportunities to
practice with scaffolds O Provide corrective feedback O Provide options for creating projects,
written reports, etc. O Conference with students throughout
the learning processO Provide a rubric that outlines
expectations