Module 2
UDL online: barriers & opportunities

Goal(s)
By the end of this module, you will gain a deeper understanding of the barriers students (and specifically your students) may face during online learning. We will also explore opportunities to facilitate learning through engagement. 

 

Materials 
Read Using UDL to Break Down Barriers to Learning, Alison Posey, M. Ed, CAST 

Or listen on Vocaroo
 

Read How Covid-19 has Exposed the Challenges for Technology in Education, Luna Jansenn 

Or listen on Vocaroo

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Explore 15 Free Digital Tools to Boost Students’ Engagement Online, Maria Angel Ferrero 

https://mariangelf.com/15-free-digital-tools-to-boost-students-engagement-online/  

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Optional Materials 

Watch Shift to distance learning shows barriers for poorest students | ANC 

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Watch District's navigate language barriers for students doing virtual learning 

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Reflection Prompt on Yellowdig
Write about anything that resonated with you in the assigned readings and media, while trying to connect your findings to experiences in your educational practices. 

OR Guided reflection prompts
What barriers and successes have you experienced in the transition to online learning? Did you feel prepared to design an online course? Were you able to reach out and support students? What parts of online learning do your students especially enjoy? 

 
You can make an audio recording, write up your reflection, or use images and symbols in your reflection. Length: However long or short feels bests for you. Suggested length: 300-500 words. 

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UDL in Action: Choose one or two engagement tools from Ferrero’s article. Reflect on how you could implement them in your classroom and how you think they may foster engagement. If you have already used one of these tools, you are invited to share your experience using them. Did students seem more engaged?

You may express your thoughts in written work, a video, a PowerPoint or by using any other tool that can help you best express your thoughts.