Teaching and Learning for Social Impact

Creating Adaptable Assessments, Assignments, and Activities

Now more than ever we need to be adaptable in our course design. To achieve this, we can think about the ways in which we approach assessment, activities, and assignments incorporating as much flexibility as possible. As you read through this content, think keep your purpose and learning outcomes in the forefront of your mind.

How can you use your purpose and outcomes to design assessments, assignments, and activities for your course?


Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Incorporating UDL into your online teaching can help you move toward a more engaged, equitable, and accessible classroom. It is not a panacea for challenges that arise in online learning; however, it does offer a framework for reducing barriers and maximizing learning for all learners.

Reflect on the Qualities of an Adaptive Course and Course Components.

 
  1. What seems actionable?
  2. What are you already doing?
  3. What do you want to learn more about?
  4. How can you create a more level playing field for your students?
  5. What are the concepts students routinely misunderstand?
Next, look at a current assignment or assessment, or think about one you’re going to design. Use the matrix to create an assignment that is both transparent and universally designed.

Activity and Assignment Examples

Strategies for Active Learning while Physically Distancing
TILT Examples and Resources

Further Reading

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