1. Universal Design for Learning in Online Courses
Presented by:
Jennifer Jones
Wake Technical
Community College

2. Session Goals
Introduce participants to the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Provide tips and resources on how to present course content in a variety of formats to meet the needs of all students
Explore using digital tools to create activities to meet varying learning styles that keep students motivated and engaged in an online course

3. Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
“UDL provides a blueprint for creating instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments that work for everyone--not a single, one-size-fits-all solution but rather flexible approaches that can be customized and adjusted for individual needs.”
From: CAST (

4. Principles of UDL
Representation
Expression
Engagement

5. Representation Providing course materials in a variety of formats
Helping students make connections with content
Examples:
Videos with captions and transcript
Audio with transcript
Printable copy of online content
PDF that allows for text to speech
Using symbols to represent text or ideas

6. Expression
Allowing students to express or create work in multiple formats
Varied activities and tools used to complete activities
Multiple forms of communication
Examples:
Using , Skype, online office hours
Students choose the tools used to complete activities

7. Engagement
Involving students with multiple ways of interacting with the course
Examples:
Orientation to online course/ course tour
Discussion forums
Group activities
Virtual field trips
Formative assessments

8. Digital Tools for UDL
Use free tools available online to create course content in multiple formats.
Provide students with links and ideas on free tools available online.

9. Representation Tools

10. Expression Tools

11. Engagement Tools

12. Additional Resources
CAST - Center for Applied Special Technology What is Universal Design for Learning? Colorado State University Best Practices through Universal Design for Learning Print Resources for UDL National Center on Educational Outcomes Universally Designed Assessments Ryerson University The Learning & Teaching Office - Universal Instructional Design resources

13. Additional Resources
San Francisco State University The Center for Teaching and Faculty Development - Universal Design for Learning U.S. Department of Education - Office of Special Education Programs Toolkit on Universal Design for Learning University of Washington Universal Design of Instruction - tips and resources

14. Images
Images are from Open Clip Gallery

15. Questions