Thinking about the final project.

As I understand our final project assignment for this class, we basically need to apply the principles of UDL to some sort of instructional module. It seems like the constraints are intentionally vague in order to encourage creativity.

There are three topics that I am considering for the project:
* Real options
* System dynamics
* Information value chain

The first two are fields that I am studying in my courses at MIT. Trying to explain them to other people - with the added challenge of incorporating universal design - would be a good way to reinforce my own learning. Real options could actually by used to place an economic value on UDL versus non-UDL design, so that's kind of a cool hook. But system dynamics lends itself better to graphical explanations, so it might be a bit easier for me, and more effective for the audience.

The third is a framework that I've talked about in earlier posts. It is really an original piece of intellectual work, and because it is mine I know that if I don't do something with it, no one else will. I have been working for a few years to refine it, and find ways of explaining it that are interesting and relevant for other people.

After watching Logan's movie, I've begun to think about how I would describe the framework - and why it is important - through film. So right now I've got some gray matter cranking away on what that movie would look like, and whether it fits with the criteria for our final project.