BLOG POST #3

How will your interactive learning resource specifically ensure that the needs of all learners can be met?

In an educational setting, designing for inclusion involves creating lessons that meet the various requirements of each student. This method guarantees that every student can participate and achieve their educational path regardless of their skills or backgrounds.

To give a few examples:

• Text Alternatives
  • Make sure that transcripts or subtitles are included for all audio and video content. For example, offer subtitles for the “Cultural Appropriation” videos and a transcript for the “From Phonographs to Spotify” video.

• Visual Supports
  • To illustrate difficult concepts, such as historical changes or music streaming algorithms, use infographics, charts, and diagrams. Make graphic depictions, for instance, of the progression of MP3-based music streaming services to their current platforms.

• Auditory Supports
  • Provide written materials with audio summaries or descriptions of the main elements.

• Interactive Elements
  • Include interactive components, such as clickable diagrams or multimedia presentations.

• Flexible Quizzes
  • For the purpose of accommodating various methods of processing and communicating knowledge, include a variety of question formats in your quizzes, such as multiple-choice, short answer, and matching questions.

• Providing different means of activities:
  • Incorporate a range of activities that appeal to different interests. For example, include a mix of hands-on activities like, discussions (like cultural appropriation debates), and creative tasks (like interviewing local artists).

Choose one (or more) of your planned learning activities from your Blueprint and identify any barriers to student success. How can you alter or adjust your current plan to reduce those barriers?

To address the issue of unequal participation in group projects, we will make a few adjustments. First, include a peer evaluation where students assess each other’s contributions. This helps ensure everyone is contributing fairly. Next, clearly define roles and responsibilities for each group member and have regular check-ins to monitor participation. Finally, use a rubric that includes individual contributions to make sure everyone is assessed fairly. These steps will help balance the effort and ensure all students are involved.

In order to address the problems with resource accessibility, we will make sure that all necessary materials are accessible at no cost or via the organization. If it isn’t feasible, provide a list of low-cost or free resources and tools they can use. To make sure that everyone has access to the resources they need, provide assistance in finding and using them as well. For example, it would be challenging to interview a local artist, therefore we will give students access to websites that list musicians in and around their community or city.