1. Cover All Your Bases

2. When was the last time you used: AS YOU STEP UP TO THE PLATE, CONSIDER…

3. CURB CUT

4. AUTOMATIC DOOR

5. CLOSED-CAPTIONING

6. ADJUSTABLE CHAIR/TABLE

7. They are examples of Universal Design in architecture. WHAT DO THOSE ITEMS HAVE IN COMMON?

8. According to Ron Mace of NC State University: “the idea behind Universal Design in architecture is to create structures that are conceived, designed, and constructed to accommodate the widest spectrum of users, including those with disabilities, without the need for subsequent adaptation or specialized design.” Source: Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age: Universal Design for Learning, by Rose and Meyer. LET’S DEFINE IT:

9. Take the concept of Universal Design for architecture and plug it into the realm of instruction. Universal Design for Instruction (UDI) means: “No, UDI is not a synonym for ‘one size fits all’ instruction. The principles of UDI are designed to support faculty in creating courses that accommodate a wide spectrum of student needs.” Source: Scott, S., McGuire, J.M., & Embry, P. (2002). Universal design for instruction fact sheet. Storrs: University of Connecticut, Center on Postsecondary Education and Disability. LET’S THROW THAT BALL ONTO A DIFFERENT FIELD

10. True or False? You have students in your classroom or work area who: _____ have a variety of academic abilities. _____ have a wide range of academic goals. _____ have different educational experiences. _____ have different backgrounds. _____ have different learning styles. _____ may or may not be proficient in English. _____ might have a learning disability or ADHD. _____ are used to instruction at different paces. WHY IS UDI IMPORTANT IN A CLASSROOM?

11. True or False? You have students in your classroom or work area who: TRUE have a variety of academic abilities. TRUE have a wide range of academic goals. TRUE have different educational experiences. TRUE have different backgrounds. TRUE have different learning styles. TRUE may or may not be proficient in English. TRUE might have a learning disability or ADHD. TRUE are used to instruction at different paces. WHY IS UDI IMPORTANT IN A CLASSROOM?

12. UDI is designed with accessibility in mind from the beginning. Will it take longer to design your instructional materials to include the diverse learners in your class? Maybe, but… WHY IS UDI IMPORTANT IN A CLASSROOM?

13. If you need to address accessibility in the middle of a semester, then you’ll need much more time and effort to go back and make everything more accessible. “Retrofitting”:  Takes more time when you don’t have more time to give  May be a cumbersome and tedious process  Could interrupt learning for some students  Not the best use of your time WHY IS UDI IMPORTANT IN A CLASSROOM?

14. In order to reach the widest, most diverse group of students, UDI means you should incorporate: 1.Multiple means of representing concepts 2.Multiple means for students to express their knowledge and for you to assess their learning 3.Multiple means for students to become engaged in learning UDI CALLS FOR

15. PLAY BALL!

16. In ORI 102, students are required to complete an academic planning chart that lists all classes they need to take— in what order and when—for their degree. CONSIDER THIS SPECIFIC EXAMPLE

17. What are the “multiple means of representing the concept” of the academic planning chart to the class?  CONSIDER THIS SPECIFIC EXAMPLE

18. What are the multiple means for students to express their knowledge/for you to assess their learning about the academic planning chart?  CONSIDER THIS SPECIFIC EXAMPLE

19. What are the multiple means for students to become engaged in learning about the academic planning chart?  CONSIDER THIS SPECIFIC EXAMPLE

20. Student who is Deaf or hard-of-hearing and needs to watch and respond to a video online/through Angel with no closed-captioning Student who is blind, has MAT 020, and must complete and submit homework online (or use any of the My Lab or Mastering products) Student who has severe dyslexia and must take the Compass placement test SOME EXAMPLES OF NOT USING UDI

21. Pair with a partner and find specific ways you could incorporate Universal Design for Instruction in a specific class that you teach (or area where you work). Complete the handout. Let’s discuss. HOW COULD YOU USE UDI?

22. Cover All Your Bases

23. www.cast.org www.cped.uconn.edu Rose, David and Anne Meyer. Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age: Universal Design Student in the Digital Age: Universal Design for Learning. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2002. for Learning. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2002.