Upload
julius-campbell
View
216
Download
2
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
How to Sneak UDL into the Campus Mindset
Leyna Bencomo, Assistive Technology Specialist Community College of Denver
Background
Lack of AwarenessUmbrella OrganizationNo Previous AT StaffNew Management
Steps Taken
Prove Myself• Do my job! Get students to prove it for me• Present at division meeting
CIS101 Class
• Use guest speakers • Invite staff• Allow SWD’s to present.
Bulletin Boards
• Show UDL Concepts• Use pictures• Advertise UDL classes
UD?
Assistive Tech Lab
• Show UDL Concepts• Advertise UDL classes
Meet with Department Chair
• Approving curriculum• Take advantage of an audience
with the decision makers• Offer to teach instructors in
department
Classes for Lab Tutors
• Create champions• Improve their job skills
Write to Individual InstructorsChanges to Syllabus
Put UDL on the Website• Faculty Resources• Did You Know?
Work on a UDL Committee• Department Advice
Open House/Festivals
HANDS ON Everyone!• Create hands-on displays.
Dragon Naturally SpeakingImpress with Ease
Universal AssistanceRead & Write Gold
Familiarization of EquipmentBraille Display
Teaching Techniques
The U.S. Census Bureau states persons with disabilities who are not institutionalized constitute over 12% of our population as of 2011.
UDL can assist learning for returning military vets, aging population, ESL students.
Explain How Many are Affected
Show the Benefits• Ease in development of materials• Avoid the need for DS intervention• Quick changes to existing materials• Enhances image with students
Keep it Simple• Make it hands-on • Provide cheat-sheets
Use Glitter!• Show off the toys• Blanket the campus!
Show the BeautyUniversal Design vs. Retrofitting
Progress Made
A Change in MindsetBaby steps
Future Plans• Website revamp with IT• Online UDL course• Multi-campus work
How to Sneak UDL into the Campus Mindset
Community College of Denver, Leyna [email protected], (303) 556-3567