Share Paper: The Intersection of e-Folios Assessment and UDL Principles: Improving Student Engagement

  1. Natalie Johnson-Leslie, Arkansas State University, United States
  2. Aashna Khuarana, Lynch School of Education and Human Development, United States
  3. Garron Hillaire, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States
  4. Susie Gronseth, University of Houston, United States
  5. Tracey Hall, Centre for Applied Special Technology (CAST), United States
Tuesday, April 12 1:45 PM-2:15 PM Tidepool 4

Abstract: In this panel discussion, we explore the intersection of e-folios assessments based on the Universal Design forLearning (UDL) guidelines. Since the plethora of technologicalinnovations during the 21st Century, teacher preparation programs have implemented e-foliosuse as part of the competency-based strategy for preparing and assessing teacher candidates. E-folios are dynamic and not static. They allow the learners to be engaged with the content, allows for multiple forms of expression, and requires physical action on the part of the learner and the user. E-folio assessments are linked to standards and specific learning criteria for teacher candidates to accomplish. The panel will facilitate ...