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Planning Your Plus One Enhancement
You've experienced UDL principles in action and learned about different ways to make learning more accessible. Now it's time to plan a specific enhancement for your own teaching using the Plus One approach.
Remember the Plus One Approach:
- Start small - choose one specific area to enhance
- Focus on your biggest "pinch point" first
- Plan for something you can implement soon
- Make incremental improvements rather than complete redesigns
Step 1: Identify Your Pinch Point
What is a "Pinch Point"?
A "pinch point" is a specific part of your course where:
- Students consistently struggle
- You receive frequent questions or requests for clarification
- Assessment results show lower understanding
- You notice decreased engagement
Step 2: Analyze Your Current Approach
Reflect on Your Current Methods
Consider how you currently teach this content:
- What teaching methods do you use?
- What materials do students access?
- How do students practice or apply the content?
- How do students demonstrate their understanding?
Check for Single-Stream Content
Select all that apply to your current approach:
Step 3: Apply UDL Principles
Consider how each of the three UDL principles could be applied to address your pinch point. Think about small, manageable changes that could make a significant difference.
Engagement
"The Why of Learning" - How can you spark interest and maintain motivation?
Representation
"The What of Learning" - How can you present the information in different ways?
Action & Expression
"The How of Learning" - How can students demonstrate their understanding?
Step 4: Choose Your Plus One Enhancement
Select Your Best Option
Choose ONE enhancement that:
- You can implement relatively quickly
- Will make a meaningful difference
- Fits your available resources
- You feel confident about trying
Example Enhancements by UDL Principle:
Engagement
- Add real-world examples and applications
- Include student choice in topics or methods
- Create collaborative learning opportunities
Representation
- Create step-by-step video demonstrations
- Add interactive visualizations
- Provide annotated examples
Action & Expression
- Offer multiple assessment formats
- Allow for peer teaching/explanation
- Enable digital or physical submissions
Step 5: Plan Your Implementation
Outline the concrete steps you'll take to implement your Plus One enhancement. Being specific about what you'll need and when you'll start will increase the likelihood of successful implementation.