UDL Toolkit

Category: Teaching Methods

  • Pause after asking a question

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    Classroom Strategy Wait time: silently count to 10 before calling on students after you’ve asked a question. Likely Effort Level for Educator Low Relation to UDL Engagement; This allows students to think about the question long enough to have meaningful engagement with it. Technology or Other Required Resources None Impact for Diverse Learners and/or Students…

  • Post powerpoints and class notes

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    Classroom Strategy Post ppts and class notes for all students to access Likely Effort Level for Educator Low Relation to UDL Engagement; Promotes inclusion for students who are unable to take notes while focusing on the presented lesson at the same time. Technology or Other Required Resources PowerPoint, Word, Moodle Impact for Diverse Learners and/or…

  • Reduce distractions

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    Classroom Strategy Close doors, lower blinds, etc. to reduce distractions Likely Effort Level for Educator Low Relation to UDL Engagement; lowering distractions helps students engage in the class. Technology or Other Required Resources None Impact for Diverse Learners and/or Students with Accommodations (See above)

  • Set familiar class routines

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    Classroom Strategy Likely Effort Level for Educator Low Relation to UDL Engagement; Knowing what to expect helps students focus on the lesson. Minimizes distractions. Technology or Other Required Resources None (other than Moodle) Impact for Diverse Learners and/or Students with Accommodations Students with an array of challenges (anxiety, neurodivergence, executive functioning deficits, distractibility, etc.) will…