Exploring teaching methods for on-line course delivery-using universal instructional design

ABSTRACT

One of the challenging problems faced by faculty who teach on-line courses, is the ability to understand and accommodate various student learning styles. Many faculty are aware of different learning styles, and may apply different teaching methodologies in their face-to-face classes. However, faculty who teach on-line, or even hybrid (1/2 face-to-face, 1/2 on-line) courses may not know how to apply the same concepts. Universal Instructional Design is a method that incorporates knowledge of all types of learning styles, and how to apply them in any environment. This paper will examine the seven principles of Universal Instructional Design and how it can be applied to all types of learning styles. The paper will present practical suggestions and examples of how to apply UID to on-line and hybrid courses.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.1 Computer Uses in Education
          Subjects: Distance learning

General Terms:
Design, Experimentation

Keywords:
learning styles, teaching styles, universal instructional design