Week 3 Overview

A Blueprint for Equal Learning Opportunities (March 7 - 13)

In Week 3, you will be introduced to Universal Design for Learning (UDL). You will engage in topics such as Universal Design as used in architecture, as well as Universal Design for Learning, which includes the Affective, Recognition, and Strategic Networks. Participating in this module will help you design a learning environment that is flexible and allows for equal learning opportunities.

Please watch the introduction video for this week (1:00).

Transcript: Introduction to Week 3 Download Introduction to Week 3

Course Competencies

• With accessibility in mind, utilize the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in designing learning experiences

Learning Objectives

At the end of this week participants will be able to:

• Analyze the ways the Affective Learning Networks impact motivation and participation in learning
• Analyze the ways the Recognition Learning Networks impact how students make sense of presented information.
• Analyze the ways the Strategic Learning Networks impact how students demonstrate mastery of learning

Learning Activities

• Readings
• Videos
• Self-check quizzes
• Discussion

Assessment

Your peer review assignment this week will be an Action Plan for implementing the principles of Universal Design for Learning. Once you submit your assignment, you will review two of your peers assignments. Please review the section again on how Peer Review Assignments work. Successfully completing this assessment with an average of 80% or higher from your peers will enable you to earn the Week 3 Creating the Blueprint badge. 

Week 3 peer assignment due by March 13 by 11:59 PM EST.

Peer reviews of 2 students work due one week later - March 20 by 11:59 PM EST.

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