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Lesson 2 – Design Options for Perception

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Have you ever had a difficult time making sense of what you are learning? Maybe you had to interpret a complicated graph or read a long article and you just couldn’t quite grasp the key concepts. How information is presented to a learner impacts whether or not they will be able to access the content. It is important to present information using many modalities and from various perspectives. This is how we can create more inclusive learning environments.

Learning is impossible if information is imperceptible to the learner, difficult when information is presented in formats that require extraordinary effort or assistance, and oppressive when content r

Choose how to learn:

  • Watch: Select the green information icons in the image below to open video explanations with examples.
  • Read: Design Options for Perception. This Word document is a text alternative to the videos and contains descriptive links to additional resources and citations.

For a transcript of Django Paris’ podcast, visit McPherson and Dunn’s ebook chapter, Asset-Based Pedagogies.

Reflections and Resources

In the UDL Guidelines 3.0 (2024), there is an intentional focus on representing diverse perspectives. Review the reflection prompts below. Then, explore Helpful Resources for information on making course materials more accessible for all learners.

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