Present, Differentiate, Stimulate: Putting Universal Design for Learning in Our Face-to-Face, Hybrid, and Online FutureJennifer Myers, Ph.D.myersjb@octech.edu803-268-2560

UDL EXAMPLES

CHALLENGES & LESSONS

Today’s Presentation

WHY?

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• Increase accessibility and reach a larger number of learners

• Make content more interactive and engaging

Why UDL?

“a set of principles for curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportunities to learn. “

What is Universal Design for Learning

(UDL)?

Principle 1: Provide Multiple Means of Representation

What is Universal Design for Learning

(UDL)?

Principle 1: Provide Multiple Means of Representation

Principle 2: Provide Multiple Means of Action and Expression

What is Universal Design for Learning

(UDL)?

Principle 1: Provide Multiple Means of Representation

Principle 2: Provide Multiple Means of Action and Expression

Principle 3: Provide Multiple Means of Engagement

What is Universal Design for Learning

(UDL)?

What does this really mean???

Present the content in different ways

Principle 1: Provide Multiple Means of Representation

• Provide transcripts or Closed Captioning options for videos

• Use concept maps or other graphic organizers

• Provide a glossary of key terms or embed support for vocabulary within the materials

Present the content in different ways

Principle 1: Provide Multiple Means of Representation

(continued)• Activate prior knowledge• Highlight patterns, key ideas, and

relationships• Use mnemonic devices• Use multiple types of media

http://www.webspirationpro.com/examples

Online flash cards – instructor or student created

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How can you use Principle 1 in the classroom?

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Principle 1?YESNO

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Provide different ways students can express what they know

Principle 2: Provide Multiple Means of Action and

Expression

• Using clickers/polls • Provide checklists to guide

students• Provide 3D models of blueprints

or drawings• Concept maps (student created)• Provide rubrics

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How can you use Principle 2 in the classroom?

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Principle 2?YESNO

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Stimulate interest (and hold it) and motivation for learning

Principle 3: Provide Multiple Means of Engagement

• Scaffold complex skills in order to build confidence and hold student motivation

Large amount of instructor guidance

Little/No instructor guidance

Activity/Problem 1

Activity/Problem 2

Activity/Problem 3

Activity/Problem 4

Activity/Problem 5

Activity/Problem 6

Stimulate interest (and hold it) and motivation for learning

Principle 3: Provide Multiple Means of Engagement

• Provide options for self-reflection and self-regulation

• Provide relevant and authentic activities

• Provide rubrics so that students know what is expected and how learning relates to goals/objectives

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How can you use Principle 3 in the classroom?

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Principle 3?YESNO

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UDL Checklist

CHM 110: UDL ExamplesModule 1: Dimensional Analysis

• Open Text• Video Demonstrations –

YouTube and Instructor Created with transcripts

• Practice – Khan Academy and Instructor Created

CHM 110: From F2F to Online – Applying UDL

• Students will be able to balance chemical equations

Objective

• Students will be able to balance chemical equations

Objective

CHM 110: From F2F to Online – Applying UDL

• Students will be able to balance chemical equations

Objective

CHM 110: From F2F to Online – Applying UDL

Challenges & Lessons Learned

• Language can be overwhelming• Just need to tweak what already

doing• Small changes have a big impact

Questions or Comments?Jennifer Myersmyersjb@octech.edu803-268-2560