UDL Challenge! by Stephen Ahlers

ahlerss — 2025-03-21 08:27:54 UTC

💡 Challenge:

Think about neurodiversity (ADHD, autism, dyslexia, etc.).
Create a Superhero Profile for a student with a unique learning strength.
Share as a drawing, meme, or short video!

💡 Example Post:
🦸‍♂️ “Hyperfocus Hero” – Can zero in on details for hours (but gets distracted easily).

📌 UDL Connection: Strength-Based Teaching

ahlerss — 2025-03-21 08:31:55 UTC

💡 Challenge:
Create a funny UDL-related meme using a popular format.
Post an image, GIF, or sketch that pokes fun at one-size-fits-all teaching!

💡 Examples:

👟 If Schools Were Shoes Meme →

❌ "We give all students the same size shoes!" (Equality)
✅ "We let students pick shoes that fit them!" (Equity & UDL)

📌 UDL Connection: One-size-fits-all doesn't work for learning!

ahlerss — 2025-03-21 08:38:15 UTC

💡 Challenge:

Imagine you’re convincing a skeptical teacher to try UDL.
Record a 30-second pitch explaining why UDL makes a difference.
Be persuasive, funny, or dramatic!

💡 Example Posts:

🗣️ "Would you give every student the same size shoes? No? Then why the same lesson?"

📌 UDL Connection: Advocacy & Buy-In

ahlerss — 2025-03-21 08:41:16 UTC

💡 Challenge:

Describe (or act out) the worst possible lesson that ignores UDL.
Think: Boring, inaccessible, no engagement, one-size-fits-all.
Post a dramatic video, text, or sketch of this awful lesson!

💡 Example Posts:

❌ “Teacher talks non-stop for an hour. No visuals. No interaction.”
❌ “Only test option = written essay. No choice. No creativity.”

📌 UDL Connection: Recognizing Barriers