{"id":9938,"date":"2023-03-02T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/ciel\/?p=9938"},"modified":"2023-03-10T12:50:09","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T20:50:09","slug":"universal-design-for-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/ciel\/2023\/03\/02\/universal-design-for-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Design for Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed wp-block-embed-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Universal Design for Learning\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/viu.video.yuja.com\/V\/Video?v=822495&#038;node=4038009&#038;a=83718707&#038;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework we can use to design courses that are more inclusive and accessible. The framework, developed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cast.org\/impact\/universal-design-for-learning-udl\">CAST<\/a>,&nbsp; is quite extensive and there are many resources available that can help you implement UDL principles. In this blog post we will provide an overview of the three UDL guidelines and some ideas for how it can be implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CAST developed a set of three guidelines to help implement the principles of UDL. Each of these guidelines are based on extensive <a href=\"https:\/\/udlguidelines.cast.org\/more\/research-evidence\">research<\/a> and provide concrete examples for how they can be implemented. These guidelines are applicable across disciplines with the goal of \u201censuring that all learners can access and participate in meaningful, challenging learning opportunities.\u201d (<a href=\"https:\/\/udlguidelines.cast.org\/?utm_source=castsite&amp;lutm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=none&amp;utm_content=aboutudl\">CAST<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The presentations below will take you through the basics of each guideline. You can access the full guidelines <a href=\"https:\/\/udlguidelines.cast.org\/?utm_source=castsite&amp;lutm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=none&amp;utm_content=aboutudl\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multiple Means of Engagement<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-2\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"2\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameBorder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"Multiple Means of Engagement\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more on <a href=\"https:\/\/udlguidelines.cast.org\/engagement\">the CAST website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multiple Means of Representation<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-3\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"3\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameBorder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"Multiple Means of Representation\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more on <a href=\"https:\/\/udlguidelines.cast.org\/representation\">the CAST website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multiple Means of Action and Expression<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-1\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"1\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameBorder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"Multiple Means of Action and Expression\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more on <a href=\"https:\/\/udlguidelines.cast.org\/action-expression\">the CAST website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UDL Course Design Ideas and VIU Tools\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ciel.viu.ca\/pages\/viulearn-tutorials\">VIULearn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ciel.viu.ca\/pages\/viutube-tutorials\">VIUTube<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ciel.viu.ca\/pages\/viublogs-tutorials\">VIUBlogs<\/a> can all be used in conjunction with course design decisions to support the implementation of UDL guidelines. Here are some course design ideas and the tools that support them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multiple Means of Engagement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/udlguidelines.cast.org\/engagement\">CHECKPOINT 8.3: Foster collaboration and community<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Course Design Idea: Have students work together in small groups to solve a problem as presented in a case study or scenario.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tech Tool:<a href=\"https:\/\/ciel.viu.ca\/pages\/group-and-private-discussions\"> Create discussion groups in VIULearn<\/a> where the groups can either work together asynchronously, or track their thinking and resources while they work together synchronously.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multiple Means of Representation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/udlguidelines.cast.org\/representation\/perception\/alternatives-auditory\">CHECKPOINT 1.2: Offer alternatives for auditory information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Course Design Idea: Create short (5 min) videos that address concepts that students often struggle with, or that typically need further clarification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tech Tool: Use <a href=\"https:\/\/ciel.viu.ca\/pages\/yuja-software-capture\">VIUTube to record you or your screen or both<\/a>. The video will be automatically uploaded to VIUTube and can be shared with others via a link or embed code. Captions will be automatically generated for your video. However, they may not be 100% accurate so it\u2019s always a good idea to review and <a href=\"https:\/\/ciel.viu.ca\/pages\/add-captions\">edit your captions<\/a> to ensure equitable access.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multiple Means of Action and Expression<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/udlguidelines.cast.org\/action-expression\">CHECKPOINT 5.2: Use multiple tools for construction and composition<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Course Design Idea: Provide choice for how students will complete and submit one or more assignments in your course.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tech Tool: Students also have access to VIUTube and can use it to create, post and share video and audio files. This can be helpful for students who can best express what they have learned in ways other than writing. Students also have access to VIUBlogs and may wish to showcase their work in a more visual format via a blog or website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are you already doing?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many ways that you can start to incorporate UDL principles into your courses and you may be doing some of them already. Here are a few of our previous blog posts which are not called UDL, but which contain strategies that can add elements of UDL into your course design.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/ciel\/2023\/02\/16\/flexible-assessment\/\">Flexible Assessment&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/ciel\/2023\/01\/26\/what-are-rubrics-and-why-use-them\/\">What are Rubrics and Why Use Them<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/ciel\/2023\/01\/12\/early-feedback-service\/\">Early Feedback Service<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/ciel\/2023\/01\/09\/building-community-in-the-classroom\/\">Building Community<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/ciel\/2023\/02\/01\/ungrading-what-is-it-how-would-you-do-it\/\">Ungrading<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want to Learn More?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check out these additional resources:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ciel.viu.ca\/building-accessible-course-material\">Building Accessible Course Material<\/a> (CIEL Website)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/designingforall\/\">Designing for All: A toolkit for maximum digital impact<\/a> [Open Text from BCampus]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.mohawkcollege.ca\/centre-teaching-learning\/apps\/UDL\/courseassessment\/\">Online Video Survey: Access how accessible your course is<\/a> [Interactive Video]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Universal Design for Learning in the Classroom<\/em> [Print Book, CIEL Library]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/taylorinstitute.ucalgary.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/UDL-guide_2018_05_04-final%20(1).pdf\">Universal Design for Learning in Higher Education<\/a> [30 page PDF]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-border-color has-secondary-color has-base-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3b1a077638fc603bba581001e8119e71 is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cd1892f8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#d0006f;border-width:3px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fc0e5e56 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h4 class=\"alignwide has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#d0006f\">Join a Conversation with Colleagues<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b827052 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>If you would like to learn more about this topic, we invite you to sign up for a round table conversation facilitated by CIEL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Teaching Conversations: Universal Design for Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:00 am &#8211; 12:30 pm, Friday, March 10, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-large-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/inviu.viu.ca\/Training\/view.cfm?MenuID=10&amp;ID=2549&amp;CategoryID=23&amp;section=register\" style=\"border-radius:0%;background-color:#d0006f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sign up through InVIU<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And, as always, we encourage you to <a href=\"https:\/\/ciel.viu.ca\/pages\/consultations\">contact us<\/a> for a conversation about this or any other teaching and learning topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework we can use to design courses that are more inclusive and accessible. 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