After a lecture, learners are asked to concisely record what is still unclear on a piece of paper. The facilitator collects all the muddiest points and addresses the concerns in the following class by identifying patterns/themes in the responses. Addressing the muddiest points may include a summary of the class’s responses, a discussion, or an activity that helps clarify points of confusion.
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 Learning Adaptations
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 digital submission.
Timing & Pacing Encourage noting questions throughout the lecture rather than generating them on the spot. Allow sufficient end-of-class time.
Social Interaction Allow anonymous submission to reduce social risk of expressing confusion. Information Accessibility Allow reference to lecture notes. Provide a sentence starter to support articulation.
Ways to Participate/Express Allow submission in writing, typed, digitally, or as a short audio recording.
