UDL and UID

The two frameworks for making teaching and learning more accessible to all learners are Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Universal Instructional Design (UID).

UID is founded on seven concepts, according to the University of Guelph, that describes how instruction, instructional materials, and the learning environment can or should:

  • be accessible and fair
  • be flexible
  • be straightforward and consistent 
  • be explicit
  • be supportive
  • minimize unnecessary physical effort, and
  • accommodate students and multiple teaching methods

Universal Design for Learning is based on three ideas that keep the student in mind:

  1. Provide multiple means of representation of information and content
  2. Provide multiples means of action and expression
  3. Provide multiple means of engagement

UVic also makes efforts to create an accessible, inclusive setting. Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) supports students with disabilities and health issues, learning strategists, tutors, and full service notetakers could help students to succeed in academic life.

Google Earth

Google Earth creates a three-dimensional picture of the Earth based mostly on satellite imagery that allows users to see more areas by overcoming geographic obstacles. Google Earth can be used as a presenting tool or a storytelling tool in multimedia learning, allowing students to practise their presentation abilities and create multimedia content for their classmates.

Google Earth from Google.ca

Reference

Universal Instructional Design and Universal Design for Learning. Office of Teaching and Learning. (n.d.). Retrieved June 11, 2022, from https://otl.uoguelph.ca/teaching-pedagogy/inclusive-teaching/universal-instructional-design-and-universal-design-learning