The instructor provides a potential position on an issue, while learners list at least two pros and cons of that position. This activity allows learners to go beyond their first reactions by weighing the value of competing perspectives.
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 digital completion.
Timing & Pacing Allow more time than the activity appears to require. Balanced analysis across both columns requires sustained thinking.
Social Interaction Allow individual completion before group comparison. Avoid requiring consensus before individual analysis is done.
Information Accessibility Allow reference to course materials, notes, and guiding questions throughout.
Ways to Participate/Express Allow completion by writing, typing, or using a digital two-column template.
