UDL series — Representation: Languages and Symbols
Multiple means of representation includes vocabulary, symbols, syntax, and structure. Students might encounter difficulties when information is presented in only one form, and providing clarity of language and symbol can help.
UDL series — Representation: Perception
Providing the same information in multiple modalities (both text and images, for example) creates flexibility on how content is perceived and can reduce barriers to learning.
Useful Gmail Features for New Students
Every new student at Carleton receives a Gmail email to use for the rest of their academic career at Carleton. Here are some of the features of Gmail I have recently learned which have helped me be more productive.
How you can implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in small steps
UDL can create an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all students in the classroom. As instructors at Carleton, you can help increase student success by applying UDL principles to your curriculum.
A New Campus Map is Coming to Carleton!
Web Services is working with Concept3D for Carleton’s new campus map. Among the features will be the ability to interact with the map on mobile devices.
Zoom updates, May 2022
Zoom regularly rolls out new features and security updates. Here are instructions for updating Zoom, as well as a quick show-&-tell of some of its newest capabilities.
Ally for Moodle
Many have asked how to use Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles with Moodle. Ally is a tool that can be integrated into Moodle to provide guidance on how to improve the usability and accessibility of course content.
Virtual Reality @ Carleton
Sophomore Sam Johnson-Lacoss (Class of ‘24)’s interest in virtual reality (VR) started in 2018. At Carleton, he’s worked on a couple of projects to implement academic uses of VR.
Zoom Waiting Room Messaging feature
Zoom added a Messaging Feature to the Waiting Room, so you can let those waiting know that you’re there, and you’ll be with them soon.
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