Fast and Curious - UDL and Blended Learning

__% of students report being bored in every class or at least every day in school

• 66%

• 98%

• 81%

What does connecting UDL and Blended Learning help educators navigate?

• Student behavioral concerns

• An ever changing learning landscape

• Altercations to the standards and concepts schools must implement

What does cultivating online learning skills entail? (More than one answer)

• A shift from breadth to depth and from minutiae to meaning

• A recognition that relationships and connection matter more than curriculum and standardized tests

• An understanding that all students learn in their own unique ways and a one-size-fits-all approach fails the majority of students

UDL emerged to aid underserved students, especially those with disabilities, and its innovation lies in recognizing that removing barriers for these students also benefits others, leading to the understanding that universally designed education should cater to all learners due to the continuum of human variability. (True or False)

• True

• False

What is Blended Learning? (Multiple Answers)

• Blended Learning acknowledges the varying paths students take while learning.

• Blended Learning is a combination of online and offline learning.

• Blended Learning offers students more control over time, place, pace, and path of learning.

• Blended Learning is universally designed to embody all learners.

Which of the following is a Blended Learning mindset?

• Orientation toward change and improvement

• Acceptance of traditional means of education

• Neglect of online learning tools and platforms

• Brute force problem solving

Which of the following are Blended Learning models? (Multiple Answers)

• The playlist model

• The station model

• The check-in model

• The flipped classroom model

What are the benefits of UDL and Blended Learning? (Multiple answers)

• Positive impact on student engagement

• Decreased workload for teachers and students

• Recognition that some concepts are too far out of reach and should not be taught

• Give students agency of learning

User outcomes, diverse empowered teams, and restless reinvention are all aspects of becoming Design Thinkers, true or false.

• True

• False

What are the aspects of the UDL Design Cycle? (Multiple answers)

• identifying lesson goals and objectives that align to standards

• assessing student progress and outcomes

• choosing resources, technology tools, and materials

• developing instructional strategies and blended learning models