Udl & training

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Application of UDL principles to Training

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UDL & TRAINING

By Rita Leets

UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING

•A set of principles

•A blueprint for creating instructional goals & materials

•Not a one size fits all solution

•Flexible approaches

•Can be customized

CAN WE APPLY UDL TO TRAINING?

UDL is….Based on solid researchFlexible A solution for many training challengesAn advantage for the individual learnerA roadmap for the instructor

Yaay!!!!!

MULTIPLE MEANS OF REPRESENTATION

MULTIPLE MEANS OF ACTION AND EXPRESSION

MULTIPLE MEANS OF ENGAGEMENT

MULTIPLE MEANS OF REPRESENTATION

Present information in different ways Prezi PowerPoint Videos PDF Word Documents Lecture Self guided Your imagination is the limit.

MULTIPLE MEANS OF ACTION & EXPRESSION

Don’t be too specific with your instructions

Allow the student to decide Provide guidelines not rules Oral Written Video

Let your students be creative

MULTIPLE MEANS OF ENGAGEMENT

There is not one mean of engagement perfect for all

We must provide many Working in groups Working alone Structure Spontaneity Novelty

Your imagination is the limit

TECHNOLOGY AND UDL GO HAND IN HAND

Technology will give us: Varied tools Flexibility Reaches across

generations Multiple means of

expression engagement and representation

WHAT PROGRAMS CAN I USE?

Screen Readers Google Docs Translating tools Accessibility Readability Situation

prediction software

Prezi

KEEP THESE IN MIND WHEN DESIGNING INSTRUCTION

Cultural Background Skill Level Preferences Age Cognitive Capacity

THE LAW………•ADA•OSHA•Equal Access•Instructions

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