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Tech Tip: Design for UDL; multiple means of action & expression
Assessments require students to demonstrate learning, but certain formats may prevent learners from performing to the best of their ability. The means used for applying their learning affects the extent to which they can show what they know. When multiple options for action and expression are encouraged, students have more ways to navigate the learning environment to express their learning.
Our resource guide on Assessing Online Learning can provide some guidance around designing online projects, assignments, and tests which can include varying methods of response. Suggestions around feedback and online assessment accessibility can help you optimize access to the teaching and learning tools.
The Quercus Rich Content Editor can be utilized by students during their assessment submission as a method to offer multiple means of expression. Students can submit assignments in a familiar written format (e.g., MS Word), but you don’t have to limit your student’s method of expression to just text. Assignment submissions, such as PowerPoint files, images, audio files and video are all examples of acceptable assessment formats in Quercus. Your student’s access to Office 365 OneDrive will allow them the creativity to produce and share large file sizes with you.
Visit CTSI’s resources on Universal Design for Learning for more information on providing multiple means of action & expression.
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