Evaluation of Merlot Lesson Plan
Checklist: http://udlonline.cast.org/guidelines
I. Provide Multiple Means of Representation
1. Provide options for perception
1.1 Customize the display of information
feature – the final product can be displayed in many different colors
feature – the presentation can be viewed on any devise with Internet access
1.2 Provide alternatives for auditory information
feature – words can be read or recorded in the presentation
1.3 Provide alternatives for visual information
feature – different clip art can be used
feature – personal pictures can be uploaded to the presentations
2. Provide options for language and symbols
2.1 Define vocabulary and symbols
feature – students input their own words to present
2.2 Clarify syntax and structure
barrier – student made sentences can be out of order or hard to read
2.3 Decode text or mathematical notation
barrier – the presentation template may be challenging to decode
2.4 Promote cross-linguistic understanding
barrier – the academic language in the template my present challenges
2.5 Illustrate key concepts non-linguistically
feature – students can alter the template to include only pictures in needed
3. Provide options for comprehension
3.1 Provide or activate background knowledge
feature – the presentation template is designed to activate prior knowledge
3.2 Highlight critical features, big ideas, and relationships
feature – the presentation’s focus is surrounding big ideas from first grade
3.3 Guide information processing
barrier – students will need to call upon past experiences to fill complete the presentation
3.4 Support memory and transfer
barrier – the presentation relies on student memory
barrier – the transfer of appropriate knowledge is expected without support
II. Provide Multiple Means of Action and Expression
4. Provide options for physical action
4.1 Provide varied ways to respond
feature – students can respond with pictures, text, or audio
4.2 Provide varied ways to interact with materials
barrier – students may only use PowerPoint
4.3 Integrate assistive technologies
barrier – no other technology is promoted
5. Provide options for expressive skills and fluency
5.1 Allow choices of media for communication
barrier – PowerPoint is the only means for communication
5.2 Provide appropriate tools for composition and problem solving
feature – students can work in partners to complete difficult technology tasks
5.3 Provide ways to scaffold practice and performance
feature – skills are built upon throughout the year in the computer lab
feature – students use the tools one at a time to become comfortable
6. Provide options for executive functions
6.1 Guide effective goal setting
feature – students have a common goal for the presentation
6.2 Support planning and strategy development
feature – students have the opportunity to use pencil and paper for planning and development
6.3 Facilitate managing information and resources
feature – all students have their own space to save the presentation
barrier – information can’t be easily accessed from home
6.4 Enhance capacity for monitoring progress
barrier – student accounts are not easily accessed
III. Provide Multiple Means of Engagement
7. Provide options for recruiting interest
7.1 Increase individual choice and autonomy
feature – students can present any content they deem important
7.2 Enhance relevance, value and authenticity
feature – each presentation is diverse and authentic
7.3 Reduce threats and distractions
feature – presentations are created in an environment with safe computer access
8. Provide options for sustaining effort and persistence
8.1 Heighten salience of goals and objectives
feature – students can enrich their work with details based on their own motivation
8.2 Vary levels of challenge and support
barrier – one template is provided for all students
feature – the template can be easily modified by students
8.3 Foster collaboration and communication
feature – students work together with the presentations and technology
8.4 Increase mastery-oriented feedback
feature – teacher support is given throughout and at the end of the presentation
9. Provide options for self-regulation
feature – students have multiple times to work on the presentations
9.1 Guide personal goal-setting and expectations
barrier – low motivation can negatively effect a presentation
9.2 Scaffold coping skills and strategies
feature – students work on one aspect at a time until all parts of the presentation are completed
9.3 Develop self-assessment and reflection
feature – students evaluate their own presentation and receive feedback from peers, teacher, and finally parents
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