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Universal instructional design for learning how to apply in a virtual world

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As we examine on-line and hybrid (half on-line, half in-class) courses, many instructors are trying to find ways to "teach" their material and "engage" students in their classes. Newer research is suggesting using Universal Instructional Design techniques. Universal Instructional Design (UID) uses an approach to our teaching that consists of proactive design and use of inclusive instructional strategies that benefit the broadest range of learners. UID was developed from Universal Design that was originated in the field of architecture to meet the needs of a diverse population. We know that our diversity in our classrooms is expanding. In addition, our on-line and hybrid courses have additional demands to engage our students. We can actually use technology as a critical tool for creating these inclusive courses. We can have much greater flexibility in instructional format and be able to expand on our resources and options. This paper will look at ways in which we can address UID in our on-line and hybrid environments. Examples of techniques and environments will be discussed. As we move to more and more virtual "classrooms", faculty need to be cognizant of various methods that will reach the most student.

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    SIGITE '07: Proceedings of the 8th ACM SIGITE conference on Information technology education
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    3. innovative teaching methods
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