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Quality course design is instrumental toward supporting student success, no matter what format you are using to teach. When your content is well designed, everyone achieves more, learns more, and is more equitably represented. In the table below we will address some things you should be thinking about with different course formats, and share some examples of how you could address these concerns using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) practices.
Using UDL for any class format
Using UDL for any class format
Face-to-Face
Face-to-Face
Representation
Representation
When presenting a lecture, is information presented in multiple forms?
Do you only use Google Slides or PowerPoint to present materials to your class? Consider other formats to share the same content you typically do to your class.
Consider a visual alternative to a text heavy presentation. Create an infographic or a presentation with only images, no words. How do you feel about gifs?
Action & Expression
Action & Expression
Are there alternative ways to contribute during discussions?
Break-up the class into small groups to discuss prompts. Have the groups bring highlights from their discussion back to the larger group.
Ask students to take a prompt and give them 5 minutes to jot down their thoughts. When times up, ask if anyone would like to share their reflections.
Engagement
Engagement
What opportunities are available for learners to be actively engaged?
Give students access to scrap paper and ask them to write their questions/concerns down throughout the class period. Take 5-10 minutes at the end of class to collect the scrap paper and address any questions/concerns that were raised.
Synchronous
Synchronous
Representation
Representation
Are there digital options available for representation in Canvas?
Action & Expression
Action & Expression
What types of opportunities do students have to communicate?
Consider allowing students to break up into small groups to have discussions before sharing their thoughts to the entire class.
Engagement
Engagement
How can learners contribute resources of interest?
Don't forget to check the chat box during online sessions, in case a student directs a question/comment directly at you during online meetings.
Suggest that students use their mic and camera during online meetings when contributing to the conversation.
Allot time at the end of class to allow students to share stories, information, and resources pertinent to the course and topic.
Asynchronous
Asynchronous
Representation
Representation
Think about using multiple examples to activate prior knowledge.
Action & Expression
Action & Expression
Think about ways of supporting understanding of assignments and task directions.
Use narrated video to clarify steps involved in an assignment.
Did you know that from the Canvas Rich Content Editor you can record/upload media, including audio, video, or both? Check out the Canvas Guide, "How do I record a video using the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?" to learn more.
Engagement
Engagement
Think about reducing anxiety to promote engagement.
Communicating frequently with the whole class and individuals may help reduce stress and to encourage self-reflection.
Discussion boards can be overwhelming. Support students by providing summarizations, highlighting critical points, and facilitating discussions.
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