In the words of William Ayers, “There is no formula or recipe that works for all learners at all times. There is no set of lesson plans or units that can engage the range of learning styles, approaches, and intelligences that are likely to gather in one classroom.” We know that there is variability among learners in a classroom. To increase engagement authentically, we have to intentionally design learning experiences that increase commitment, motivation, and even excitement. By examining engagement as a component of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), we look at it through a deeper, longer-lasting, genuine lens as opposed to bells and whistles that students will soon lose interest in.
