Faculty Innovation Communities Development Through Universal Design for Learning
Explore how Dr. Pearl Xie, Dr. Amy Allen, and Mark Nichols lead faculty innovation communities with Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Discover the agenda including ice-breaker activities, community of practices, teaching innovation grants, key indicators, and UDL resources. Learn why UDL is essential for diverse student populations and how a systematic approach to UDL implementation on campus can create positive change. Dive into Everett Rogers' Diffusion of Innovation and the impact of Teaching Innovation Grants. Uncover key indicators of UDL success at Virginia Tech.
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Faculty innovation communities development through Universal Design for Learning Pearl Xie Amy Allen Mark Nichols
Agenda 1.Ice-breaker Activity 2.Community of Practices 3.Teaching Innovation Grant 4.Key Indicators and Impact 5.Q & A 6.UDL Resources
About us Dr. Pearl Xie Dr. Amy Allen Mark Nichols Director of UDL & Accessibility Services Assistant professor Senior Director of Universal Design xiejr@vt.edu allenamy@vt.edu mnichol1@vt.edu
Why Universal Design for Learning? A research-based framework and a social justice conceptual model Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 Inclusive design and pedagogy to support diverse student populations Improve student persistence, retention, and satisfaction
A systematic approach to the UDL Implementation on Campus It is the systematic process of change that occurs as an institution integrates the UDL framework into the institution s culture, environment, teaching and learning practices, professional learning opportunities, and their leadership and management processes.
Everett Rogers' Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) Image obtained from: Pundak, D., Dvir, Y., & Valley, J. (2014). Engineering college lecturers reluctance to adopt online courses. European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning, 17(1), 210-226.
Teaching Innovation Grant Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
Key Indicators and Impact 1. How UDL Faculty Fellows are applying what they have learned about UDL in redesigning their courses? 2. What are the benefits and opportunities implementing UDL at Virginia Tech? 3. What recommendations can be drawn based on the lessons learned during the UDL implementation?
Think-Pair- Share Activity 1 What strategies, tools, and resources have you been using to identify faculty training needs at your institution?
Think-Pair- Share Activity 2 What strategies have been implemented within your institution to increase faculty and staff implementation of UDL principles?
UDL Resources: Nelson, L.L. & Basham, J.D. (2014). A blueprint for UDL: Considering the design of implementation. Lawrence, KS: UDL-IRN. Retrieved from http://udl-irn.org. Choose Accessible Learning Materials (C.A.L.M.) PDF Document and Remediation Platform Accessible Learning Across the Lifespan (Video Series from the National Center on Accessible Educational Materials) UDL on Campus (website for UDL in Higher Education) UDL in 15 Minutes (Podcast) Top 10 Tips for Designing an Engaging Learning Environment (PDF)
