Technology Use in Educational Environments

             UDL at a Glance ( Center for Applied Technology, n.d.) UDL is the acronym for Universal Design for Learning. It is an educational framework developed by CAST to guide the design of learning experiences to respond to the needs of all learners proactively. All teachers have one thing in common - - they all need to meet curriculum goals. Classrooms are highly diverse; as such, curriculum needs to be designed to meet this diversity.  The goal of UDL (Universal Design for Learning) is to remove barriers to learning to ensure optimal learning experiences. The flowchart below serves as a guide to understanding the relationship between UDL and online courses or program design. Figure 1 Flowchart to Guide  UDL in Online Courses or Program Design UDL Principles and Strategies Conclusion Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach to curriculum that minimizes barriers and maximizes learning for all students (Center for...

A computer lab is more than a room of computers; it is a space to enable equitable access, instruct students, promote collaboration, supplement classroom learning, and more (University of The Philippines, n.d.; ViewSonic Library, 2019), as depicted in Figure 1 below.  The thoughtful design and layout of any computer lab is paramount.  Essentially, form follows function for an effective lab design.  Figure 1 Computer Lab for Instruction (The Gleaner, 2019) Bethlehem Moravian College (BMC) is a small multidisciplinary higher education institution located in rural Jamaica with a student population of a little over 700 students.  Most of the students do not own a personal computing device.  Hence, the urgent need for our newly established computer lab to accommodate these students; providing equitable access to vital educational resources in and out of class.   Our new computer lab has a blend of PCs and Macs to cater to the preferences ...