Materials and Methods |
Potential Barriers and Missed Opportunities |
Appropriate UDL Solutions |
Technologies |
Chart Paper with Group Interaction - English Language Learners |
Participants may not be able to have rich discussion due to language barriers. Perhaps the person with the limited English understands but cannot convey their own thoughts. They may seem to not provide as much to the conversation. |
Allow participants to use online translators to more effectively communicate their ideas. |
Google Translate - use to translate an individual’s native language into English iTranslate - an Apple app that translates what the participants say |
Chart Paper with Group Interaction - Social Anxiety |
Some participants may not feel comfortable communicating with others in a group, especially if they do not know the other individuals in the group. They may seem to be passive. |
I can post session goals so that the individuals know what they will be asked to do ahead of time. This may allow them to prepare for social interactions with their colleagues. I can also provide an alternate method of the chart paper activity. |
Google Classroom - I can post a question or topic of discussion for participant responses Nearpod - participants can anonymously participate in discussions |
Chart Paper with Group Interaction - Dysgraphia |
Participants may not be able to communicate their ideas on the chart paper in a clear manner due to handwriting difficulties. |
I can provide an alternative way to provide written details from each group. |
Padlet - I can use this technology tool to allow participants the ability to share their ideas with the group as a whole without having them write on chart paper Google Classroom - I can post a question or topic of discussion for participant responses |
Article for Think-Pair- Share |
Participants may not be able to read the small print of the selected article. |
Participants need to have larger-print articles to read. |
NaturalReader - this tool would allow for the article to be uploaded and read to the participants Alpha Text - participants can adjust font sizes to meet their needs |
Google Slide Presentation |
Participants may not be able to see the information on the Google Slide presentation. |
Participants may need to have a way to have the presentation appear clearer for them (enlarged somehow). |
Nearpod Peardeck - these tools allows the participants to have the presentation on their own screen so they can manipulate the size of the presentation |
Guided Practice - Lab |
Participants may not have the ability to move around the classroom or fine motor skills to transfer liquids as indicated in the lab. |
Participants need a clear path that allows them to move about the lab. They may also have to depend on their lab partners to help transfer liquids. |
Online simulation - participants can practice blood typing skills at nobelprize.org Assistance from peers - participants with physical disabilities may not be able to participate in the physical aspects of the lab. However, they can assist by reading directions and discussing data! |
Google Form |
Participants may not be able to clearly see the questions on the form. They may also have dyslexia which may prohibit them from deciphering the questions on the form. |
Participants may need a way to enlarge the text in the Google Form. |
Alpha Text - participants can adjust font sizes to meet their needs Participants can increase the magnification of the Google Form by clicking ctrl +. |