What is Universal Design for Learning? A practical guide to get you started.

Joanna Krajewski thinks about student agency from a holistic perspective. As an instructor in and Director of the Online MA in Strategic Communication in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, she utilizes course design strategies that transform the traditional student-professor dynamic into a collaborative partnership. Joanna’s students are encouraged to select course content and assignment submission options that align with their interests and personal growth needs.

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Kara Kehe, Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Studies for Sport and Recreation Management in Health and Human Physiology, knows how to make a great first impression on her online students. She shares strategies for designing a course orientation that sets student expectations and prepares them for an active applied learning experience.

Dr. Angela Cordle, Lecturer and Instructional Services Specialist in Biology, describes how she aligned her course assessments and content with module learning objectives that provide milestones for students as they master important course concepts and skills. Objectives are sequenced and build upon each other to create a story of learning throughout the semester.

Willow Fuchs, Librarian in the Pomerantz Business Library, describes how she planned her online course communications, and how reflecting on this plan helped fine-tune her approach. Strategic and meaningful course communications help her students keep track of assignments and understand course requirements.

Julia Kleinschmit, Clinical Professor in the School of Social Work, spearheaded an effort to create and promote the use of a shared ICON course template in her school. Learn how Julia uses a template to boost student confidence and address common concerns.

Dana Fowler, Associate Professor in the College of Nursing, explains how she uses online PowerPoint documents to facilitate meaningful, interactive learning experiences for her students.