Author: harwinso

Peer response: Bryn

Hi, this post provides such a rich, well-rounded perspective on how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and inclusive learning design work hand-in-hand to create classrooms where every learner can thrive. I really appreciate how you emphasize “planning for diversity before knowing individual needs” as it reflects a proactive rather than reactive approach to inclusion. The…

Peer Response – Amy

Hi, this provides a thoughtful and comprehensive look at how inclusion and engagement can transform learning environments. I appreciate how it connects frameworks like Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Inclusive Design for Learning to real-world teaching practices. The emphasis on anticipating barriers rather than reacting to them is especially powerful. it highlights the importance…

Peer Response: Alexandra

Hey, your piece on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) brilliantly showcases its proactive essence, which is building flexible pathways, so students thrive from day one. Your story of swapping a final test for an assignment under multiple means of engagement perfectly illustrates how choice fuels confidence and success. It’s a vivid reminder that the ā€œwhat,ā€…

Designing for Inclusion andĀ Engagement

Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash Embracing Variability in Learning Design Universal Design for Learning (UDL) emphasizes planning for variability via three principles which are multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement. It anticipates barriers by offering varied ways to access content. For instance, we can consider videos or texts for CS algorithms,…

Sync vs Async Learning

As a computer science major, I’ve experienced both synchronous and asynchronous learning formats and I think that each has its distinct advantages and drawbacks. Synchronous learning, like live Zoom lectures or in-person classes, mimics traditional education with real-time interactions which entails professors demo coding in Python or debug algorithms on the spot eliciting immediate Q&A…

Peer response for module 2

I completely resonate with your perspective on project-based learning as it mirrors my own experiences in fostering deeper, adaptable skills. In traditional education, problems often come with predefined answers which limits creativity and real-world applicability, but project-based learning immerses learners in authentic scenarios such as developing a sustainable app prototype or organizing a community event….

Design Intricacies

Photo by Declan Sun on Unsplash Backward Design Planning with end goals in mind is an excellent way to narrow down the scope of the plan. A plan without end goals to guide it can become too cloudy at one point or another and can make the people involved lose the motivation and the discipline…