Universal Design for Learning Assignment

Apply a Course Concept: Choose How You Show What You Know

In this assignment, you will explain, apply, and reflect on one important course concept. You may choose the format that best helps you communicate your understanding.

**Intentionally not a specific assignment

Submitting

Online through Canvas

Points

100 points

Due Date

[Insert due date]

Estimated Time

45 to 90 minutes

Assignment Goal

The goal of this assignment is to help you demonstrate your understanding of a key course concept and explain how that concept connects to real learning, practice, or problem-solving.

You are not being graded on which format you choose. You are being graded on how clearly and accurately you explain the concept, apply it, and support your thinking.

Learning Objective

By completing this assignment, you will be able to explain and apply one course concept using accurate information, course vocabulary, and a clear example.

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Choose One Course Concept

Select one concept from this week’s lesson, reading, lecture, activity, or discussion.

Step 2: Explain the Concept

Define the concept in your own words. Use course vocabulary when appropriate.

Step 3: Apply the Concept

Give an example, scenario, case, image, chart, or real-world connection that shows how the concept works.

Step 4: Choose Your Format

Pick one submission option from the list below. Choose the format that helps you communicate your learning clearly.

Step 5: Review the Rubric

Check your work against the grading criteria before submitting.

Step 6: Submit in Canvas

Upload or paste your work in the Canvas assignment submission area.

Choose One Submission Option

Each option can earn full credit. Choose the option that allows you to best demonstrate your understanding.

Option A: Written Response

Write a 1 to 2 page response explaining and applying the concept.

Option B: Slide Deck

Create 5 to 7 slides with clear text, visuals, and speaker notes or narration.

Option C: Short Video or Audio

Record a 3 to 5 minute explanation. Include captions, a transcript, or a written summary.

Option D: Infographic or Visual Guide

Create a visual explanation with a short written explanation of the concept and its application.

How This Assignment Uses UDL

Multiple Means of Engagement

You choose the concept that feels most meaningful or useful.
You connect the concept to a real example.
You reflect on how the concept helps your learning.

Multiple Means of Representation

You may use course readings, lectures, examples, videos, notes, or visuals.
Materials should be accessible, readable, and clearly organized.
Videos need captions, and audio needs a transcript or written summary.

Multiple Means of Action and Expression

You may submit your learning in writing, slides, video, audio, or a visual format.
All formats use the same grading criteria.
Your format should clearly show what you know.

Required Content

No matter which format you choose, your submission must include the following:

Concept name: Identify the concept you selected.
Explanation: Define or describe the concept in your own words.
Application: Show how the concept works in a real or course-based example.
Evidence: Use at least one course source, lecture idea, reading, activity, or credible outside source.
Reflection: Explain why this concept matters and how it connects to learning or practice.

Grading Criteria

100-Point Rubric (Not a full Rubric)

Concept Accuracy: 25 points

The submission accurately explains the selected concept using appropriate course language.

Application and Example: 25 points

The submission clearly applies the concept to a real, practical, or course-based example.

Evidence and Support: 20 points

The submission uses course materials, credible sources, or examples to support the explanation.

Organization and Clarity: 20 points

The submission is easy to follow, clearly organized, and accessible to the audience.

Reflection: 10 points

The submission explains why the concept matters and how it connects to learning, practice, or future use.

Student Success Checklist

Before submitting, check your work:

I identified one course concept.
I explained the concept in my own words.
I used an example to show how the concept works.
I included evidence from the course or a credible source.
I selected a format that helps me communicate clearly.
I reviewed the grading criteria before submitting.
I made my work accessible, readable, and organized.

**Accessibility Requirements for Your Submission

Your work should be accessible so that others can review and understand it.

Use readable text size and clear headings.
Use high contrast between text and background.
Add captions or a transcript for video or audio submissions.
Add alt text or a short image description for meaningful images.
Avoid using color alone to show meaning.
Use descriptive links, such as “Review the course reading on UDL,” instead of “click here.”

**Need Help?

You are encouraged to ask questions before the due date. Good questions help improve your final submission.

Instructor: [Insert instructor name]
Email or Canvas Inbox: [Insert contact information]
Office hours or support time: [Insert support information]
Helpful resource: [Insert descriptive link to course resource]

**Instructor Accessibility Review Note

Before publishing this assignment, review all linked documents, videos, audio files, images, and third-party tools for accessibility. Confirm that captions, transcripts, alt text, readable structure, descriptive links, mobile usability, and keyboard access have been checked in Canvas.

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