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UNIVERSAL DESIGN– AN INTRODUCTIONRebecca C. Cory, PhD
Open Course Library Universal Design Consultant
July 2010
PLAN FOR TODAY
Start the discussion about Universal Design– hopefully raise more questions than answers
Think about what else we need to learn as we move forward.
OVERVIEW
Imagine the greatest diversity of learners, then design for them
Fits with OCL goals for usability world-wide
Most importantly– Universal Design is a PROCESS not a product.
OVERVIEW VIDEO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDvKnY0g
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Checklist for your work: http://www.udlcenter.org/sites/udlcenter.org/fi
les/Guideline%20Ed%20Chklst%208_31_09.doc
UDL GUIDELINES
Multiple Means of Representation Multiple Means of Expression Multiple Means of Engagement
From UDLCenter.org. which has “checkpoints” for your curriculum.
MULTIPLE MEANS OF REPRESENTATION
Perceptible to all learners– can see/hear/experience the content
Langue and symbols that clarify content in meaningful ways
Support comprehension of material
MULTIPLE MEANS OF EXPRESSION
Options for physical action Options for expression and fluency Provide scaffolding of higher level skills
(executive functioning)
MULTIPLE MEANS OF ENGAGEMENT
Provide options for recruiting interest Provide options for sustaining effort Provide options for self regulating
WHAT’S NEXT?
What questions do we still have? What information do we still need?
FOR MORE INFORMATION
http://www.udlcenter.org/