Levina Reeves (National Learning Network

Author: Ms. Levina Reeves, National Learning Network, Athlone/Access Programme; Tutor

Contact Details: levina.reeves@nln.ie

Theme: Learning through Covid: Flipping the Classroom using UDL

Title of Poster: Pathway to Blended Learning: A UDL Approach Case Study

Abstract: Due to the advent of COVID19, the Access Programme were actively problem solving and have compiled this report document the journey to align the delivery under inclusive education best practice.

Context to course redesign was initially the need to engage Access students in remote learning. It is now to deliver blended learning on an interim basis, as students are only in the centre for part of the training week.

Redesign of training was conducted under UDL principles and guidelines. Findings were also submitted as part of a UDL course redesign activity report, in December 2020, through the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning.

Programme Activity Adaptation & Re-Design:

Response to student training needs and due to changes to the learning

environment Aim to support students to develop a Pathway to Blended Learning.

- Prime objective to Support Students and Staff to create a holistic learning plan and incorporate online learning into existing training

- Central activity is a Blended Learning Personal Planning Workbook and elearning portal

This student-centred profiling tool and path supports choice and ownership of individual progression, self-reflection and self-direction learning.

- The workbook shows the student how to chart their areas for development in learning how to learn in new ways, choose the training they need from the guide, create an action plan and review the training if required.

- The e-learning portal covers the same areas of development and offers training resources.

Design of this module and its activities has been measured against UDL principles of Representation, Action and Expression and Engagement, with specific focus to engagement measures.

This has provided a structure and set a standard for training delivery with an opportunity to monitor and measure results. Findings have shown a significant progression with IT and executive functional skills.

Access Programme

Pathway to Blended Learning: A UDL Approach