Redesigning Online Course Materials

Universal Design for Learning and the Rubric for Online Instruction in Faculty Accessibility Training

ATI Training for Faculty.

• Summer Institute model.

• Two full days.

• Prerequisites:– Faculty must be LMS users (WebCT/BB).– Choose one course to “makeover”.

First Step : Main Concepts.

• Goal: Accessible Technology Initiative.

• Model: Universal Design for Learning.

• Model: Rubric for Online Instruction.

Model: Universal Design for Learning

• Enhance accessibility to diverse learners.

• Three main principles:– Representation (Day 1).– Engagement (Day 2).– Expression (Day 2).

Integrating UDL and ROI

Model: Rubric for Online Instruction.

• Evaluate course in six categories.

• For online and hybrid teaching.

• Nomination and Recognition process for Exemplary courses.

Next Steps: Faculty Activities

1. Evaluate Course with UDL 14-point Checklist.

2. Evaluate Course with ROI

3. Determine areas of course which warrant improvement, enhancement.

Integrating UDL and ROI.

• Worksheet for each Principle of UDL.

• Brainstorm ideas.

• Create connections to ROI points.

Integrating UDL and ROI

Integrating UDL and ROI

Mapping UDL and ROI to LMS.

• Alphabet soup madness?

• PDF / Web matrix with links to LMS feature information, tutorials.

End of Day Exercise.

• Think/Pair/Share ideas for each UDL Principle.

• Used UDL/ROI Mapping worksheets to brainstorm for Think/Pair/Share.

• Capture ideas into Wiki to share back to ATI faculty community.

Results.

• Very positive reactions to training.

• Multiple models presented quickly can be intimidating.

• UDL / ROI mapping is a starting point.