1. Interactive Texts/Response to Text—Students will have an opportunity to interact with non-print text and/or to respond to print text in a variety of ways. UDL checkpoint 1.3 suggests using alternatives for visual information. This is accordance with guideline 7 which states that there should be different methods to “recruit interest.” Checkpoint 7.1 suggests providing an increased level of autonomy to students. Therefore, texts assigned will be available in different formats, and students will have the opportunity of choosing how to respond to text in different forms—voice thread, blog, forum, etc.
1. Various Presentation Options—Checkpoint 5.1 of the UDL guidelines calls for multiple media for presentation. This can be related to both my goals and the national goals of developing presentations for a different audience. In different settings, students will be asked to tailor their presentations to maximize its clarity and impact the audience. Thus, students will have the opportunity in my class to use different formats to present their knowledge other than Powerpoint.
