Effective Social Media Use In Online Writing Classes Through Universal Design For Learning (Udl) Principles

Keywords

Accessibility; Online pedagogy; Online writing courses; Social media; Social networking; Universal design for learning; Usability

Abstract

This article explores how universal design for learning (UDL) principles can be used to effectively scaffold social media in online writing courses. It offers proposed best practices for user-centered design in online environments when using social media. These include offering alternative assignments, using accessible social media technologies, and encouraging students to critique social media's affordances and constraints. Thus, readers may take away from this article some practical suggested approaches that can help support technologically enhanced classroom environments involving social media.

Publication Date

9-1-2018

Publication Title

Computers and Composition

Volume

49

Number of Pages

61-70

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compcom.2018.05.005

Socpus ID

85048556851 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85048556851

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