Universal Design for Instruction Project
Products Overview
Sally S. Scott
Joan M. McGuire
Facultyware: Tools for the Universal Design of Instruction
www.facultyware.uconn.edu
UDI Information and Tools
n Resources for defining UDI
n The nine Principles of UDI© (see handout)
n UDI Fact Sheet (see handout)
n Uses and applications
n Instructional problem solving
n Reflective practice groups
n Mini-grant activities
n Brown bag luncheon topics
n Discussion board topics
UDI Information and Tools
n UDI Orientation Modules
n Customizable modules to mix and match
n Downloadable PowerPoint slides
n Uses and applications
n Self-study for faculty
n Faculty presentations and workshops of varying lengths
n Learning community training
Downloadable Modules
n Unit 1. The Need for a New Paradigm
n Unit 2. Universal Design (UD)
n Unit 3. Universal Design for Instruction (UDI)
n Unit 4. Side by side: Principles of UD and UDI
UDI Information and Tools: Frequently Asked Questions
n Responses at two levels:
n Quick and concise
n Leading to other resources and materials
n Uses and applications
n Self-study
n Faculty exploration
FAQ1. What is UDI?
n 1. What is UDI?“Universal Design for Instruction (UDI) is an approach to teaching that consists of the proactive design and use of inclusive instructional strategies that benefit a broad range of learners including students with disabilities.”- Universal Design for Instruction Fact Sheet. For more information>
FAQ 6. Has research on UDI been conducted?
n 6. Has research on UDI been conducted?
To date, the Universal Design for Instruction Project at the University of Connecticut has published three technical reports summarizing research conducted with centrally important constituent groups (students, faculty, disability service providers) to ascertain members’ perspectives on UDI. For more information>
UDI Information and Tools: Resource manuals:
n Overview information with many outside links to related resources
n Graduate teaching assistant resource guide
n Disability resource manual
n Legal resource guide
n Uses and applications
n Faculty/GTA self-study
n Referral information
UDI Information and Tools:
Links to online resources and information sources
n UDI Project technical reports
n Annotated links to related areas of interest (e.g., effective instruction, UD, disability statistics,)
n Uses and applications
n Research, manuscripts, grant proposals
UDI Information and Tools
n Instructional Freeware
n Inclusive strategies, approaches, resources
n Developed by faculty
n All have been peer reviewed
n reflect UDI
n High quality and usability in college environment
n Uses and applications
n for downloading, adaptation, and use
Welcome to Instructional Freeware
n Diverse disciplines: art, engineering, English, education, biology, developmental reading and writing, hospitality management, etc.
n Primary use:
n delivery of instruction
n assessment of learning, and
n planning of instruction
Welcome to Instructional Freeware
n Instructional product #101:
Victoria Brennan & Kimberly Blake
Syllabus for Non-maj Bio Course (Fundamentals of Life Sciences)
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Biological Sciences
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Welcome to Instructional Freeware
n Instructional product #102:
Jean Givens
Exercises to Promote Attendance & Focus Exam Preparation (Art History 137)
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Art
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Sample of Instructional Freeware Topics
n Powerpoint note packets
n Multiple choice exam options
n Inclusive syllabi
n Icebreaker for a writing course
n Redesigning a food services lab
n Let’s eliminate pop quizzes
n Organizing ideas through color coding
UDI Information and Tools
n On-line publications opportunity
n What’s in it for me? (Handout)
n Uses and applications
n Opportunity for online peer reviewed publication
n Can count towards annual reviews and tenure review files
n Participate in national dialogue about inclusive instruction
n Receive feedback on instructional ideas
Come join us!
n Facultyware: Tools for the Universal Design of Instruction
n Average visitors per day
2003: 87 2004: 107
n Total visitors per year
2003: 18,837 2004: 25,805