MCC & SDSU Ed 795

Universal Design for Learning
Preliminary Survey Results

SDSU Grad Students: Claudia Faulk, Maria Garcia, & Brian Melrose
MCC Team Members: Jim Julius & Robert Erichsen

Questions: One | Two | Three | Four | Intro

QUESTION 4: Indicate which of the following methods for learning about teaching enhancement interest you. Check all that apply.

Analysis: These results indicate that the creation of a WordPress site could be viewed as a valuable resource, but getting people to actively use it could be a challenge. While some prefer online tutorials/videos, it appears that an online interactive forum is not as well received. We infer that while many people would appreciate the information on UDL, many may not have time to contribute to an online interactive forum, which could lead to a lack of participation. A possible compromise to this may be to allow users to comment on videos, creating an online discussion. While this may be more informal than planned, allowing participants to post immediately without having to go a separate forum may encourage more participation.

It may also be a possibility that using a series of Flex workshops as an introduction to the site would allow others to become aware of its existence and encourage participation in contributing to the site. Other topics that are not addressed in a tutorial video could be addressed in a flex workshop.

Overall, based on the results of the survey, it appears that there is a need for a WordPress site focused on UDL principles. While some believe their classroom is already accessible, it seems that some may not be aware of what UDL is and could greatly benefit from its use. The results of this survey have identified multiple topics for later tutorials after the initial videos developed by the SDSU team.