1. Universal Design of Instruction: What is it? Why Bother? Teaching Using Technology 2008 California State University, Sacramento Presented by: Melissa Repa, Jennifer Wood, & Cryssel Vera

2. 2 Accessible Technology Initiative: Beyond Legal Mandates Vision: To create a culture of access for an inclusive learning and working environment. Principle: To apply universal design, an approach to the design of products and services to be usable by the greatest number of people including individuals with disabilities. www.calstate.edu/accessibility

3. 3 Universal Design: Definition Universal design is a framework for the design of places, things, and information to be usable by the widest range of people in the widest range of situations without special or separate design. Universal design is “human-centered design” with everyone in mind. (www.AdaptiveEnvironments.org)www.AdaptiveEnvironments.org

4. 4 Universal Design Examples Curb cuts sidewalks accessible to wheelchairs, strollers, etc. Sliding power doors with sensors that open doors Talking ATM machines let you read or listen to info Captions on TVs assist deaf, ESL users and those in noisy places Ergonomic kitchen tools that are easy to grip

5. 5 Universal Design Principles Universal design principles can be applied to design of instruction (Burgstahler, 2005) 1.Equitable Use – e.g. accessible web-based materials 2.Flexibility in Use – e.g. museum that allows you to read or listen to information 3.Simple and Intuitive – e.g. clear and easy to understand instructions 4.Perceptible Information – e.g. textbook with digital option which can be read using assistive technology 5.Tolerance for Error – e.g. educational software with guidance and feedback, option to return to main menu 6.Low Physical Effort – e.g. use word processor 7.Size and Space for Approach and Use – e.g. seating arrangement that allows you to see and face speakers

6. 6 Benefits of Universal Design of Instruction Makes a class accessible to students with a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, ages, & characteristics. Reduces the need for accommodations once a student with a disability enrolls in the class. Designing a class that is accessible from the start saves you time from retro-fitting class, website, etc. Maximizes learning for all and helps to accommodate different learning styles. Creates a classroom environment that respects and values diversity. It’s the right thing to do.

7. Activity: Cooking an Indian Dinner Organize into cooperative groups Imagine you are preparing an Indian meal for some friends. Imagine the needed resources (e.g. cooking expertise, familiarity with ingredients) will be available. What background, skills and interests do you bring to the table? Where would you need scaffolding, support, or instruction to complete the task? 7

8. 8 Specific Academic Applications Large lectures Group/work discussionsGroup/work discussions Test taking Field work Science labs Computer labs Computers World Wide Web pagesWorld Wide Web pages Distance learning Art work Writing assignments Travel programs Work-based learning Faculty Room: http://www.washington.edu/doit/Faculty/Strategies/Universal/ http://www.washington.edu/doit/Faculty/Strategies/Universal/

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10. 10 Contact Information Melissa Repa, SSWD Co-Director & ATI Project Coordinator, repam@csus.edurepam@csus.edu Jennifer Wood, SSWD Support Services Coordinator, woodj@csus.eduwoodj@csus.edu Cryssel Vera, Academic Computing Resources, ATI Instructional Materials Specialist, cvera@csus.educvera@csus.edu