Loop Update Dr Mark Glynn
Taking Stock
The Helix, Dublin City University
Dr Mark Glynn@glynnmark
Good afternoon ladies and gentleman and welcome to the afternoon
sessions for symposiumMy name is Dr Mark Glynn and I head up the
Teaching Enhancement Unit here in DCU. For those interested in
Twitter my twitter name is and the hastag #udlAHEAD
I would like to thank Ann for the invitation to speak and
congratulate her and her team on pulling together this event. When
Ann ask me to speak at this event event I immediately agreed but
must admit I did ask her for some notes on what she wanted to speak
about. Amongst other things these notes contained three
questions
How possible is it to be flexible in a teaching and learning
environment in a HEI?What is stopping us moving forward?What will
encourage the changes needed for UDL?
By the end of this talk hopefully I will have answered these
questions for you or at least helped you answer them yourselves
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OverviewIntroductionActivity: Post-itsWhat is UDL?UDL in the
moviesActivity: UDL quizStudents VoiceActivity: Online
Post-itsLearning AnalyticsClass interaction
http://proudlyresents.com/sisteract2/2
Teaching Enhancement Unit
TEACHINGENHANCEMENT UNIT
Onlineand Blended Learning Support
Awards and Grants
Credit Earning Modules
Professional Development Activities
Introductions
Activity - examples
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What is Universal design for learning?Its not rocket science it
is just good teaching
Engagement
Expression
Presentation
Universal Design for Learning is an approach to diversity that
builds on best practices already in place. All learners are
different, they learn differently and the diversity that exists in
your class is the new normal, the natural variability that actually
reflects the wider population. UDL addresses the variations between
the learners and focuses on the learning process by
providing:-Multiple means of engagement -Multiple means of
representation -Multiple means of action and expression
Presenting information and ideas in multiple ways is an
essential part of good teaching. This principle of UDL addresses
diverse learning styles and provides multiple opportunities for
students to grasp key concepts. Apply this principle by breaking up
long lectures and reading assignments into activities that engage
students in listening, watching, reflecting, and doing. Offer
documents in multiple electronic formats (HTML, RTF, PDF, etc.),
and check materials for compliance with accessibility standards and
guidelines6
Universal Design in the movies
Dont assume prior knowledge sister actRelate to students
interests and experiences7
Activity
http://bit.ly/moviesudl
Universal Design in the movies
DCU Student voice
FerdiaXavera
Activity - https://todaysmeet.com/UDLGroup thoughts:What are
your thoughts on what youve seen?What else would you add?
What are your thoughts on the video, on the use of google
forms11
Video for UDL
Evelyn
Learning Analytics - value what we measure or measure what we
value
Student Engagement - individual
dgdg14
Student Engagement - Class
Discussion
Questions, Comments & Suggestions
Use case studies promote good practice, recognise your
colleagues, listen to your colleagues
ActivityEngage large groupsEveryone gets a voiceImmediate
feedback
Educate through fun
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ActivityVisithttps://kahoot.it/
Activity
http://bit.ly/takehomeudl
Conclusion
Engagement
Expression
Presentation
I presented information in multiple ways, I gave you a variety
of options to express your understanding, I hope I engaged you in
this process
How possible is it to be flexible in a teaching and learning
environment in a HEI?What is stopping us moving forward?What will
encourage the changes needed for UDL?
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Discussion
Questions, Comments & Suggestions
Use case studies promote good practice, recognise your
colleagues, listen to your colleagues
