Hi Chase, I enjoyed reading your blog this week! I think you did an impressive job of explaining UDL principles effectively and providing multiple means of representation to do so. I think your ramp analogy was powerful and gives a great description of how UDL works to reduce barriers in education the same way that a ramp reduces mobility barriers. You did a good job of bringing attention to the digital divide in accessing online courses and material. I agree that offering affordable or open education resources and tools is essential to ensure those with financial barriers have equal access to education. I hadn’t heard of 2:1 take-home technology before, and I think it’s a creative solution to promote accessibility. I would love to start seeing this become more widespread across North America as we continue into the digital age.

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Hi Percy, I enjoyed reading your blog post this week. I think you did a great job of explaining UDL principles and the importance of flexibility and accessibility in educational spaces. Like you, I have also experienced times when assessment methods or learning approaches did not align with my personal preferences and learning styles. I appreciate how you clearly outline ways that UDL principles can create more accessible learning environments. I found your points on speech-to-text technology to be important; in my experience, educators often forget to include text tools. These tools are essential for individuals with different learning styles and disabilities to access course material. One area I would like to learn more about is how UDL principles can be applied to group work. For example how could UDL principles be used to ensure all members have ability to utilize their prefered learning styles and contribute in a valuable way.

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