Although Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is commonly heard of in higher education, most are implementing it at the level of individual interactions or think it's just another facet of accessibility efforts. During this session, we will build on the foundational knowledge of UDL to create expert-level UDL systems at our institutions. We will work together to develop observation and assessment techniques for UDL to create a foundation from which we can build.

1. Universal
Design for
Learning
Thomas J. Tobin
University of Wisconsin-Madison
#HowToTellUDL
April 6, 2023
How to Tell Whether
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Is Working

2. What Is UDL?
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3. What Is UDL?

4. Okay, then. What Isn’t UDL?
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Multiple means of
Engagement
Representation
Action & expression

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Unit 1: Written Essay Unit 2: Audio Notes Unit 3: Video Report

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“The central practical premise of UDL is that
a curriculum should include alternatives to
make it accessible and appropriate for
individuals with different backgrounds,
learning styles, abilities, and disabilities in
widely varied learning contexts.”
-- Meyer & Rose, Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age (2002), 70

10. UDL is different than universal design.
UDL productively values diversity.
UDL is a subfield within instructional design.
UDL is not just good teaching or “natural.”
UDL requires tech—and isn’t assistive tech.
Measure primary & secondary impact of UDL.
UDL should enhance learner performance.
-- Edyburn, “Would You Recognize UDL If You Saw It?” (2010)
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Access to Information Depth of Knowledge Embedded Supports
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14. UDL Reporting Criteria
Learner Variability
& Environment
Describe participants & learning setting.
Proactive &
Intentional Design
Address barriers or increase access.
Design for variability. Apply UDL guidelines
& checkpoints.
Implementation &
Outcomes
Align practices/intervention to UDL
guidelines. Describe outcomes for specific
and general learner populations. Relate
outcomes to UDL implications.
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20. Copyright
Academic Integrity
Accessibility & UDL
Alt-Ac Career Guidance
Evaluating Online Teaching
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Joe
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21. Universal
Design for
Learning
Thomas J. Tobin
University of Wisconsin-Madison
#HowToTellUDL
April 6, 2023
How to Tell Whether
Image © Joe DeSouza. Used under CC-BY license.
Image
©
Thomas
J
Tobin.
Used
with
permission.
Is Working