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Blended Content1. Introduction: Meetings = Teaching (5 minutes)
A good meeting is like a good lesson—engaging, purposeful, and not a waste of time. We’ll kick things off by exploring how effective meeting facilitation mirrors high-quality teaching, and I’ll give a quick (but exciting!) overview of how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can transform your meetings into inclusive, engaging powerhouses of productivity.
2. Clear Objectives and Agendas: Lesson Planning for Meetings (5 minutes)
Just like you wouldn’t walk into a classroom without a lesson plan (at least not on purpose), your meetings need clear objectives and agendas. We’ll dive into how UDL principles can help you create a focused agenda with measurable outcomes, so your meetings don’t turn into time-sucking black holes.
3. Multiple Means of Engagement: Interactive Meetings (10 minutes)
Meetings are not one-size-fits-all, and neither are your participants. I’ll demonstrate how to use UDL principles to incorporate multiple means of engagement in your meetings. Plus, I’ll introduce you to some nifty digital tools that keep people involved—without them secretly scrolling through Instagram.
4. Multiple Means of Expression: Inclusive Participation (5 minutes)
The one doing the talking is the one doing the learning. We’ll explore ways to give everyone a chance to express themselves in meetings, whether they prefer to speak, type, or use digital platforms. I’ll share practical examples of how to make sure even your quietest participants are heard loud and clear.
5. Feedback and Reflection: Real-Time Feedback Loops (5 minutes)
In teaching, we use formative assessments to make sure students “get it.” In meetings, we can do the same with real-time feedback loops (like polls or exit tickets). I’ll show you how to use these tools to ensure your meetings aren’t just productive—they’re improving with each round.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines
Source: CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology)
This resource provides the foundational guidelines for UDL, focusing on engagement, representation, and action/expression, which are key to creating inclusive environments for both students and adults.
"The Surprising Science of Meetings: How You Can Lead Your Team to Peak Performance"
Author: Steven G. Rogelberg
This book presents research-backed strategies for making meetings more effective, engaging, and productive, aligning with the session’s focus on applying structured, UDL-based approaches to meetings.
"The Facilitator's Guide to Participatory Decision-Making"
Author: Sam Kaner
A key resource on how to facilitate inclusive, productive meetings by ensuring that all participants can engage meaningfully, which aligns with UDL's emphasis on multiple means of engagement and expression.
"How to Run Meetings That Are Fair to Introverts, Women, Remote Workers—and Everyone Else"
Source: Harvard Business Review
This article discusses strategies for making meetings more inclusive by considering diverse needs, echoing the UDL principle of creating equitable participation opportunities.
"Meeting Wise: Making the Most of Collaborative Time for Educators"
Authors: Kathryn Parker Boudett, Elizabeth A. City
This book provides specific strategies for structuring collaborative meetings in educational contexts, emphasizing the need for clear objectives, engagement, and follow-up, which align closely with UDL principles.
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