2. …this session will introduce practical and
systematic ways to enhance online courses
through tried and true quality rubrics,
universal design and accessibility practices.
SESSION BRIEF
6. Universal Design for Learning
designing products and environments whose features are as usable
as possible to the widest variety of people as possible
Ability
Disability
Age
Gender
Culture
7. Universal Design for Learning
◦Representation of information in multiple formats
(text, audio, video)
◦Action and expression, multi-modal interaction with content
(search, quiz, project, rote)
◦Engagement, (gamification)
13. Our experience
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50+ fully online and blended courses
Varying quality and structure
Few courses reused
No systems
Teachers work in silos
14. Our experience
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Create a Framework
Integrate
Best practices
Universal design
Accessibility
Support each other
16. Practical goals
Define “robust course”
Set minimum criteria
Set realistic enhancement targets
Set a review process
Set up supports
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