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How can you use universal design principles in your course design?

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Universal design is an approach that aims to make products, environments, and services accessible and usable for everyone, regardless of their abilities, preferences, or contexts. In higher education, universal design can help you create courses that are inclusive, engaging, and flexible for diverse learners. Here are some ways you can use universal design principles in your course design.

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1 Identify your learning outcomes

Before you start designing your course, you need to have a clear idea of what you want your students to learn and how you will assess their learning. Learning outcomes are statements that describe what students should be able to do or demonstrate after completing your course. They should be aligned with the course content, activities, and assessments, and they should be measurable and achievable. Learning outcomes can help you focus your course design on what is essential and relevant for your students, and they can help you communicate your expectations and provide feedback.

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Kiya B.
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In my experience considering material to meet all learning styles in addition to presenting the information, demonstrating, and providing examples have been incredibly useful. Incorporating (non graded) practice opportunities in the lms has been beneficial, along with utilizing polls to check in with students regarding how they felt about the assignment. Providing opportunities for engagement and accessibility has been a game changer!

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2 Provide multiple means of representation

Different students have different ways of perceiving and processing information. Some may prefer visual, auditory, or kinesthetic modes, while others may have difficulties with reading, writing, or memory. To address these diverse needs and preferences, you should provide multiple means of representation for your course content. This means using different formats, media, and examples to present the same information, such as text, images, audio, video, graphs, diagrams, animations, simulations, or demonstrations. You should also provide alternatives for inaccessible or complex content, such as captions, transcripts, summaries, glossaries, or scaffolds.

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Naomi L.

AI Pioneer Educator | Inclusive EdTech & Online Learning Specialist
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As an educator, I design assignments flexibly. Students can often choose how to demonstrate their mastery through papers, presentations, podcasts, or digital projects. This empowers them to leverage their unique capabilities while removing potential barriers. The focus remains on their knowledge rather than specific submission formats. I incorporate collaborative activities, real-world applications, and self-reflections to sustain motivation. Providing choices for how students engage, whether independently, in groups, virtually, or experientially, helps ignite and sustain their passion for learning. An empowering environment fuels their academic drive.

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3 Provide multiple means of action and expression

Students also have different ways of expressing their understanding and demonstrating their skills. Some may prefer writing, speaking, or performing, while others may have challenges with communication, organization, or self-regulation. To address these diverse needs and preferences, you should provide multiple means of action and expression for your course activities and assessments. This means offering choices and options for how students can complete tasks, such as written, oral, or multimedia assignments, projects, portfolios, or presentations. You should also provide supports and guidance for students to plan, execute, and monitor their work, such as rubrics, checklists, feedback, or self-assessment tools.

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4 Provide multiple means of engagement

Students have different levels of motivation, interest, and involvement in their learning. Some may be curious, enthusiastic, or persistent, while others may be bored, anxious, or distracted. To address these diverse needs and preferences, you should provide multiple means of engagement for your course interactions and experiences. This means designing your course to be relevant, meaningful, and challenging for your students, such as connecting the content to their goals, backgrounds, and interests, providing authentic and real-world scenarios, or offering opportunities for choice, autonomy, and collaboration. You should also provide supports and incentives for students to stay focused, motivated, and resilient, such as clear goals, feedback, rewards, or recognition.

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Alicia Alvarez, PhD

Director of Clinical and Research Services at UTCCB
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To do so: - Provide opportunities for active learning, collaboration, and participation to engage students with diverse interests and abilities. - Offer choice and flexibility in assignments, assessments, and learning activities to accommodate different learning styles and preferences. - Incorporate real-world examples, case studies, and interactive simulations to increase student engagement and relevance.

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5 Apply universal design principles throughout your course

Universal design is not a one-time or a one-size-fits-all solution. It is a process that requires ongoing reflection, evaluation, and adaptation. You should apply universal design principles throughout your course design, delivery, and revision, and you should involve your students in the process. You should also use various methods and tools to collect and analyze data on your course effectiveness, accessibility, and inclusivity, such as surveys, interviews, observations, analytics, or accessibility checkers. You should use this data to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your course design, and to make improvements based on the feedback and needs of your students.

By using universal design principles in your course design, you can create a learning environment that is accessible, inclusive, and engaging for all your students. You can also enhance your own teaching practice and professional development, and contribute to the diversity and inclusion goals of higher education.

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