Redesigning Online Course Materials Universal Design for Learning and the Rubric for Online Instruction in Faculty Accessibility Training

ATI Training for Faculty. Summer Institute model. Two full days. Prerequisites: –Faculty must be LMS users (WebCT/BB). –Choose one course to “makeover”.

First Step : Main Concepts. Goal: Accessible Technology Initiative. Model: Universal Design for Learning. Model: Rubric for Online Instruction.

Model: Universal Design for Learning Enhance accessibility to diverse learners. Three main principles: –Representation (Day 1). –Engagement (Day 2). –Expression (Day 2).

Integrating UDL and ROI

Model: Rubric for Online Instruction. Evaluate course in six categories. For online and hybrid teaching. Nomination and Recognition process for Exemplary courses.

Next Steps: Faculty Activities 1.Evaluate Course with UDL 14-point Checklist. 2.Evaluate Course with ROI 3.Determine areas of course which warrant improvement, enhancement.

Integrating UDL and ROI. Worksheet for each Principle of UDL. Brainstorm ideas. Create connections to ROI points.

Integrating UDL and ROI

Mapping UDL and ROI to LMS. Alphabet soup madness? PDF / Web matrix with links to LMS feature information, tutorials.

End of Day Exercise. Think/Pair/Share ideas for each UDL Principle. Used UDL/ROI Mapping worksheets to brainstorm for Think/Pair/Share. Capture ideas into Wiki to share back to ATI faculty community.

Results. Very positive reactions to training. Multiple models presented quickly can be intimidating. UDL / ROI mapping is a starting point.