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With this video, comes a playlist of videos that demonstrate different ways of how the UDL principles and practices can be used in classrooms. The videos demonstrate the guidelines for math, language arts, and science that can be effective for educators to visualize the use of UDL in classrooms.

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National Center on Universal Design for Learning

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By accessing this link, you will be provided with a definition of OER, the difference between OER and other free educational materials, and the challenges and benefits of using OER as a teacher.

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Introduction to Open Educational Resources – University of Virginia OER Learning Community Guide

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By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

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Universal Design for Learning

(UDL) aims to provide all students with equal opportunity to learn and succeed in a classroom regardless of the student's cultural background, social class, race, gender, and language. This teaching framework approach allows various teaching methods to remove any barrier between a student's learning and limits the dropout percentages in urban areas. Educators are encouraged to use the three guiding principles (Representation, Expression, and Engagement) to further design and develop their curriculum to shape student's understanding.

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UDL is an effective approach for educators to construct a course that accommodates the various needs and abilities that might affect a student's education.

Applying the three principles of

UDL, educators can provide and encourage different learning approaches for students to engage with the material to improve areas that are not the strongest. Educators should understand, that every student learns at their own pace and in different methods. UDL can lead to a positive inclusive learning environment, where many students benefit and gain understanding.

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1. ﻿﻿﻿Removes learning barriers:

Each student has some sort of barrier that may get in the way of them succeeding in the classroom. Thus, UDL helps students get around the barriers (regardless of culture and language) through helpful learning methods that are beneficial in accessing and engaging with the material.

2. ﻿﻿﻿Developing curriculum:

This approach allows educators to change and upgrade their curriculum to better understand which method is or is not working with their students.

Developing a curriculum includes introducing technology into assignments or projects to enhance engagement and using materials other than a textbook, which can sometimes be overwhelming with the amount of information provided.

3. Improve learner's educational strength:

Even though UDL works around the barriers, it is important to seek students strengths so it can empower their own self-motivation and take their own charge of knowing their preferred learning styles. Educators spend most of their time focusing on overcoming barriers rather than enhancing student positivity. At times. it can also be draining to students which can overcome their weak areas and take over the idea of how to keep their strengths growing.

4. Overcoming challenges:

Every student has different learning styles and abilities that make assessments, and assignments. With an enhanced learning environment it becomes an achievable challenge they can overcome. Therefore, it creates 30 increases in student engagement and motivation.

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How can combining Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Open Educational Resources (OER) promote inclusivity and equity in classrooms?

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How can combining Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Open Educational Resources (OER) promote inclusivity and equity in classrooms?

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Open Educational Resources (OER) can work together effectively to reduce educational gaps in equity, accessibility, and resource availability. UDL emphasizes designing lessons that support diverse learners by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, action, and expression. Meanwhile, OERs provide free and adaptable educational materials that teachers can tailor to meet the specific needs of their students.

By combining UDL and OER, teachers can create inclusive, adaptable lessons that are accessible to all students, regardless of their backgrounds or learning needs. OER materials can be modified to align with UDL principles, ensuring that resources are available in different formats and languages, as well as allowing for personalized instruction. This collaboration reduces costs, making quality educational resources more accessible, and ensures that all students have the support they need to succeed.

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Open Educational Resources

(OER) is a wide range of free online teaching resources that do not have the added constraints of licenses allowing them to be free, used, changed, or shared with others for educational purposes.

Essentially they can be anything from photos, videos, tests, courses, modules, and textbooks that are used throughout the public domain. With the advance of the internet, we have the ability to develop, share, and adapt high-quality and complex curricular materials to meet student's needs.

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OER can assist teachers in obtaining free online resources since new digital and print materials can be expensive such as textbooks. Educators can edil, update, change, and improve content to fit objectives and meet the learning standards for students. For example, a teacher may use open lesson plans or other resources to demonstrate activities or provide additional practice for students who may be struggling with & specific Common Core concept. OER makes it easier to share online content with other educators who may be

experiencing financial barriers.

Schools and districts are now recognizing the advantages of OER, that they might have collections of open materials in their digital library making it easier to find specific resources for grade level and subject.

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1. Reduction of spending and paper usage:

OER can be beneficial for any educator or student who is struggling financially with obtaining the required learning materials. It makes it easier for any educator to successfully, implement their knowledge into the open online lesson plans and materials that will benefit the student's needs and abilities. Not only does OER reduce costs, but it can also lower the usage of paper. Now that we have the advancement of technology and devices, classrooms can reduce paper waste and explore the effective use of the internet.

2. The use of technology:

Educate students on the positives of the use of technology that will benefit them in future professions. At times it is difficult for students to notice the positives when they might experience the negatives of cyberbullying: However, an educator can create a connection by construeting fun lesson plans Involving the use of technology. Technology outside of classrooms can be beneficial for students because they have access to all of the learning materiats making it easier to finish assignments. Regardiess of a aludents language and socioeconomie background, a student can still succeed in free learning materials with the advantage of technology to accommodare their needs.

3. Strengthen knowledge:

OER helps students learn by offering flexible resources that make complex information easier to understand. Unlike traditional textbooks, OER provides different formats and examples that fit various learning styles.

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Open Educational Resources (OER) both aim to make learning accessible for all students. UDL provides flexible ways for students to engage with, understand, and show their knowledge. OER offers free, adaptable resources that teachers can use and modify to fit their students’ needs. Together, they create a more inclusive classroom by removing barriers to learning.

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As a Program Leader at my job and in my future career as a teacher, using UDL and OER will help me reach students with different learning needs. I believe UDL can help guide me when creating activities that are inclusive to all of my students. OER will give me access to free resources that I can adapt to each student. These tools will help me make learning accessible, engaging, and supportive for all.