#udlchat Nov. 17, 2021

Q1: The UDL Guidelines are a helpful tool for UDL implementation. But the UDL framework is much more than the UDL Guidelines. What are some concepts that are part of the UDL framework but aren't explicitly mentioned in the UDL Guidelines?

Q2: Is it possible to implement the UDL framework without the UDL Guidelines? Why or why not? How or how not?

Q3: What other tools (besides the UDL Guidelines) might we need to help educators and instructors implement the UDL framework effectively?

Since my UDL class started, I have been going to most of the Twitter chats when I could. Some of them were the required ones for my assignment. Unfortunately, I missed one but I was able to make up with this date after I checked in with my professor. I think this was a good chat because it made me think about the UDL framework versus the guidelines. I still get them confused and think they go together, but this chat helped to clarify that you can implement the framework without the guidelines. It is just easier using the guidelines because there is a standard. It was brought up in the chat that there are discussions to look at the guidelines again through an equity lens and update as needed. I think that would be interesting because the guidelines have been around for a while. Ideas can change and learner needs evolve over time so some of the guidelines may need to be updated. I would want to follow #udlrising to get more information. Mindy Johnson brought up the idea of crosswalks between UDL, backward design, and other frameworks. I would like to see how they compare together and the similar components for each design. As I look at future jobs, some of them seek knowledge of ADA-compliant design. Since Universal Design for Learning addresses many variabilities, can this be used to address ADA? It is something that may help make my UDL learning experience more marketable when looking for jobs so I know how my experience aligns.