Co-Curricular (experiences outside of the formal classroom but contribute to student learning) Please contact us at activelearning@uga.edu with an example to include!
Universal Design of Active Learning
Universal Design for Active Learning UDL and active learning share a common goal: centering all students in the learning experience. When designing an activity, UDL‑informed instructors consider how the activity could be open to all students while preserving the core learning goal.
Physical Considerations If handwriting is not required, allow students to type their journal entry.
Timing & Pacing Inform students of the activity before the lecture so they can identify their word during engagement — not under end-of-class time pressure.
Social Interaction Keep the journal private unless sharing is voluntarily scaffolded. Consider pair share as a low-stakes option before whole-class discussion.
Information Accessibility Allow reference to the reading or lecture notes — focus stays on reflection and meaning-making, not recall.
Ways to Participate/Express Allow written, typed, or audio submission explaining the chosen word and its significance.
