Universal Design in Action Addressing Diverse Learner Needs of Today’s College Students Applying UD, Resources and Supports Madison Area Technical College November 11, 2016 1:40 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Manju Banerjee, Ph.D. VP of Educational Research and Innovation Landmark College manjubanerjee@landmark.edu

Small Group Activity Brain Network Description/Function of the Network UDL Principle What does this look like in your classroom? Recognition Network Strategic Network Affective Network What does each network enable us to do? What is the effect of individual differences in each of these networks? Multiple means of representation Multiple means of action and engagement Multiple means of expression What are the implications of this information for teaching and learning in your classroom? UD Workshop Nov 11 2016 LCIRT

discussion comments and observations Group Debriefing Each group is invited to share their group discussion comments and observations UD Workshop Nov 11 2016 LCIRT

Diverse Learners and Inclusive Pedagogies The questions have not changed: How do I engage the disinterested learner? Where is the line between teaching and enabling? Postsecondary education is meant to be difficult; I am not comfortable with watering down the curriculum. How do I teach “critical thinking” skills? What about student accountability? UD Workshop Nov 11 2016 LCIRT

Creating Inclusive Products and Practices Instructional Products Instructional Practices Syllabus Textbooks and/or digital content Handouts/course pacs PowerPoint Multi-media files Notes Large group delivery Small group/individualized sessions Varied formats for delivery Communication and feedback Evaluation and assessment Nothing here that I can say will be “new” to you! BUT ….. UD Workshop Nov 11 2016 LCIRT

Practices for …. Building student’s self-esteem and self-worth Promoting “habits” for learning Creating “safe spaces” for M.I.N.D. strengths Motivating seemingly “disengaged” learners UD Workshop Nov 11 2016 LCIRT

Points to Ponder Use of non-directive coaching approaches Creating “safe space” for both success and failure Sharing “Power of NOT YET” based on Carol Dweck’s work and neuroplasticity - https://www.ted.com/talks/carol_dweck_the_power_of_beli eving_that_you_can_improve?language=en Innovative ways to hold students accountable UD Workshop Nov 11 2016 LCIRT

Points to Ponder Use of non-directive coaching approaches Creating “safe space” for both success and failure - Failure is an option, but need not be final Sharing “Power of NOT YET” based on Carol Dweck’s work and neuroplasticity - https://www.ted.com/talks/carol_dweck_the_power_of_beli eving_that_you_can_improve?language=en Innovative ways to hold students accountable UD Workshop Nov 11 2016 LCIRT

Research at Landmark College – Lessons Learned Simply giving students more opportunities to demonstrate mastery does not mean students will take it Students are most engaged by elements of gamification within a lesson Social networking and learning communities are different between face- to-face and online environments UD Workshop Nov 11 2016 LCIRT

Student Voices I continue to feel ashamed of my LD I kind-of knew I wasn’t stupid; but it was hard to keep believing that given the number of times I had failed I know I am smart; I find this very boring Teachers have no idea how anxious I get when they change something on me I have been really mean to my mother in the past, now I know how much she did for me UD Workshop Nov 11 2016 LCIRT 10

Please share this video with your students. It is powerful! https://roadtripnation-1.wistia.com/medias/dwvrtuvztw UD Workshop Nov 11 2016 LCIRT 11