Ninelle Gomez- UDL & OER Reflection by Gomez, Ninelle G

What is UDL?

ngomez61_1 — 2024-03-21 18:06:21 UTC

Universal Design for Learning, UDL, is a method of instruction designed to satisfy every learner's needs in a classroom. Universal Design for Learning aims to remove obstacles that will prevent skills and needs of a student. Teachers must create a flexible learning environment where students can study in different ways, material is taught in different ways, and the students have options on how to demonstrate what they have learned.

Why use UDL?

ngomez61_1 — 2024-03-21 18:12:14 UTC

With the support of UDL, inclusive classroom environments are created so all students can feel comfortable being who they are, ask questions, and allow them to interact with the material. In addition to allowing students to interact with the material in a way that best fits them, giving them a range of ways to perceive, understand, and communicate what they have learned will motivate them to continue interacting.

Benefits of UDL

ngomez61_1 — 2024-03-21 18:22:03 UTC

The benefits of UDL are that it will make learning more accessible, reduces stigma, customizes the lesson for each student, and it builds on the learner's abilities. UDL reduces sigma because UDL will eliminate the idea that some learning styles are more valuable than others or make students feel like they need more attention by allowing a range of learning styles to exist in the same place. UDL adapts the information to the student rather than assuming that the student will adapt to the material.

Classroom Uses of UDL

ngomez61_1 — 2024-03-21 18:26:44 UTC

UDL can give learners different options on how to do an assignment to show that they understand the material. For example, teachers can give their students the opportunity to create a podcast, video, blog, comic strip, etc. instead of students being restricted to pencil and paper. Teachers can use UDL to help them know what goals the students are working on to achieve and give feedback to the student to help them get closer to their goals.

Links to resources outside the course about UDL

ngomez61_1 — 2024-03-21 18:28:02 UTC

What is OER?

ngomez61_1 — 2024-03-21 18:32:47 UTC

Open educational resources (OER) are resources for teaching and learning that are available to educators for free. OER removes the price barriers, saves students and teachers money, and makes it possible for everyone to have a copy of the required course materials.

Why use OER?

ngomez61_1 — 2024-03-21 18:33:08 UTC

Using OER will eliminate the expense of cost educators and learners will spend on books, resources, materials, etc. OER will allow anyone to use and access the material without coming across any obstacles. With the use of OER, people can collaborate to develop tools and materials that are available to everyone. The people who are collaborating are helping support and promote students' learning.

Benefits of OER

ngomez61_1 — 2024-03-21 18:48:45 UTC

The benefits of OER are no cost, access to education, and collaboration. OER will lower the financial burden students can face when accessing the required materials needed for their course. OER allows anyone to have access to learning materials can help those who get a higher education. OER promotes collaboration by allowing educators to create and share resources. Collaboration will increase innovation, creativity, and sharing of helpful methods in education.

Classroom Uses of OER

ngomez61_1 — 2024-03-21 18:49:16 UTC

Educators using OER materials can step away from the boring big textbooks and incorporate videos, audio recordings, podcasts, slides, interaction presentations, etc. Teachers using materials that can have students interact with will make it more entertaining for students. It will motivate students to participate in class and at home.

Links to resources outside the course about OER

ngomez61_1 — 2024-03-21 18:58:43 UTC

How can UDL and OER be used together to address various educational gaps?

ngomez61_1 — 2024-03-21 19:08:53 UTC

Together, UDL and OER can close a number of educational gaps, including those related to equity and accessibility, by giving students more options for receiving a great education. The aim of UDL and OER is to make sure all students have access to several means of learning, expressing themselves, and demonstrating their comprehension. When UDL and OER both exist in a classroom, students will be able to access more learning materials and other ways to interact with the material while still working towards achieving their personal goals.

ngomez61_1 — 2024-03-21 19:11:16 UTC

ngomez61_1 — 2024-03-21 19:12:09 UTC

Summary of my Understanding of UDL and OER

ngomez61_1 — 2024-03-21 19:15:30 UTC

UDL and OER are beneficial and important when it comes to filling in educational gaps. UDL and OER are both educational approaches/ resources that are important in the education field. UDL is a great approach teachers can use and follow. UDL will include everyone, despite their race, disability, etc. Teachers will be diverse with every learner and will use OER materials so that every learner is able to access it.

Principles of UDL

ngomez61_1 — 2024-03-21 19:23:49 UTC

Provide multiple means of representation: Teachers will teach students in different technologies or methods so every learner can understand the material.
Provide multiple means of action and expression: The teachers will make sure students are doing some activity based on the lecture/material to see how well they know it or what they need help on
Provide multiples means of engagement: Teachers will find ways to keep the students entertained during the lecture to make sure they are paying attention

5 Principles of OER

ngomez61_1 — 2024-03-21 19:28:27 UTC

Retain: Create a copy that you own and are in charge of.
Revise: Make adjustments to your copy of a resource to meet your needs.
Remix: Combine available materials with your own to create something unique.
Reuse: Make use of your updated and modified content.
Redistribute: Share!

How UDL and OER can apply to my current and future career as an educator?

ngomez61_1 — 2024-03-21 19:35:32 UTC

As a future educator, I will have a classroom that is a safe, welcoming, and learning environment for all students. Using UDL will allow me to personalize all of my student's goals and help create a goal sheet for them. As a future educator, one of my goals will be to help all my students achieve their goals. I can do this by providing open educational resources to all of my students. I will also have the opportunity for them to choose the resources they want to use on the material, whether it be videos, podcasts, slides, etc. I will create an open and diverse classroom, especially when it comes to submissions on assignments and resources they have available. I hope that by allowing my students to learn in a variety of methods, they can achieve greater academic success.

ngomez61_1 — 2024-03-21 19:45:28 UTC