UDL Guidelines - Educator Checklist I. Provide Multiple Means of Representation 1. Provide options for perception 1.

1 Customize the display of information 1.2 Provide alternatives for auditory information 1.3 Provide alternatives for visual information 2. Provide options for language and symbols 2.1 Define vocabulary and symbols 2.2 Clarify syntax and structure 2.3 Decode text or mathematical notation 2.4 Promote cross-linguistic understanding 2.5 Illustrate key concepts non-linguistically 3. Provide options for comprehension 3.1 Provide or activate background knowledge 3.2 Highlight critical features, big ideas, and relationships 3.3 Guide information processing 3.4 Support memory and transfer II. Provide Multiple Means of Action and Expression 4. Provide options for physical action 4.1 Provide varied ways to respond Barrier: Does not provide any alternatives for responding Barrier: No link to background information Feature: The written lecture will highlight the key elements. Feature: The screencast will give explicit prompts for each step in a sequential process Feature: Provides a template Your notes Barrier: No glossary Barrier: It is assumed the instructor will know the basics of working an excel document Feature: The screencast provides all learners equal access to the lesson Barrier: Content is delivered in English only, with no options for translating Feature: The screencast illustrates key concepts non-linguistically Feature: Includes both a written lecture and a screencast Feature: The screencast will include an auditory explanation of how to do the assignment Feature: The screencast will include a visual explanation of how to do the assignment Your notes

4.2 Provide varied ways to interact with materials

Barrier: Does not provide any alternatives for physically interacting

4.3 Integrate assistive technologies

Barrier: Does not provide any access to assistive technologies

5. Provide options for expressive skills and fluency

5.1 Allow choices of media for communication

N/A

5.2 Provide appropriate tools for composition and problem solving

N/A

5.3 Provide ways to scaffold practice and performance 6. Provide options for executive functions 6.1 Guide effective goal setting

Feature: Provides differentiated feedback

Feature: Provides guides, checklists, and examples Feature: Provides checklists and project planning templates

6.2 Support planning and strategy development

6.3 Facilitate managing information and resources

Feature: Provides templates

6.4 Enhance capacity for monitoring progress

Feature: Shows representations of progress

III. Provide Multiple Means of Engagement 7. Provide options for recruiting interest 7.1 Increase individual choice and autonomy 7.2 Enhance relevance, value and authenticity 7.3 Reduce threats and distractions

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Feature: Learners are provided with many choices for customization Feature: Activity should be personalized and contextualized to the learners lives Feature: It is left to the learner, the level of novelty or risk.

8. Provide options for sustaining effort and persistence

8.1 Heighten salience of goals and objectives

Feature: Goal is displayed in multiple ways.

8.2 Vary levels of challenge and support

Feature: The degrees of difficulty and freedom vary from one learner to the next.

8.3 Foster collaboration and communication

Feature: Encourages peer interactions and support.

8.4 Increase mastery-oriented feedback

Feature: Provides feedback.

9. Provide options for self-regulation 9.1 Guide personal goal-setting and expectations Feature: Encourages self-reflection and identification of personal goals.

9.2 Scaffold coping skills and strategies

Feature: Provides models and checklists that will help`in managing frustration.

9.3 Develop self-assessment and reflection

Feature: Learners can see their progress and therefore will have the opportunity for self assessment and reflection