Webinar Category: Universal Design for Learning

How To Tell Whether Universal Design for Learning is Working

Although Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is commonly heard of in higher education, most are implementing it at the level of individual interactions or think it’s just another facet of accessibility efforts. During this session, we will build on the foundational knowledge…

31 Days of Universal Design for Learning

You’ve heard about the three principles of universal design for learning (UDL). You’ve studied the checkpoints that underlie the principles (CAST, 2018). You started moving your learners from competence toward expertise using the UDL Progression Rubric (Novak & Rodriguez, 2018). You are…

The Dark Arts Explained: How to Get Funding, People, and Time to Implement UDL

How do you present UDL as a lasting positive practice for your institution, one that isn’t just the newest buzz-worthy practice that some vice president came back with after this year’s leadership conference? As advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion, we often…

ACCESS at Home

Toolkit for Inclusivity in Higher Education

Universal design is a framework for building systems that are accessible to all people. In this webinar, Sheryl Burgstahler, Ph.D., author of Creating Inclusive Learning Opportunities in Higher Education, will provide practical steps for incorporating universal design into your higher education environment…

Bringing Equity and Inclusion to Remote Learning with UDL

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that provides flexibility in the way information is presented, in the way students respond or demonstrate their knowledge and skills, and in the way students are engaged. The flexibility offered by UDL makes it…

Tips About Accessibility for Online Learning Instructors

Learn what is reasonable for instructors and online course designers to know in order to begin designing courses that are welcoming to, accessible to, and inclusive of all students and instructors, including those with disabilities. This webinar will cover: Best practices from…

Tips for Creating an Accessible & Engaging Virtual Classroom

Shifting to an online classroom environment? In this webinar, we’ll explore strategies for enabling an accessible, engaging, and efficient virtual classroom. This webinar will cover: Best practices from e-learning institutions Essential tools to enhance the learning experience Strategies for training faculty How…

Motivating Faculty to Embrace Accessibility

In this webinar, Dr. Jennifer Pedersen will share the University of Alaska Anchorage’s accessibility journey with you. You’ll hear faculty perspectives on accessibility, what worked well, and what areas were a struggle. By the end, you’ll be able to identify ways to…

Accessible Educational Materials as a Foundation for UDL

Accessible educational materials (AEM) are designed to enhance the usability of educational materials across a wide range of learner variability. From a UDL perspective, AEM and accessible technologies may be customized and adjusted to meet individual needs, making them assets for all…

Designing for Online Accessibility: Who, What, Why, and How

Who are we really designing for when we design for accessibility? What is accessibility, from legal, political, technological, and social perspectives? Why should we care about accessibility, beyond compliance and fear of negative consequences for our institutions? How do we include accessibility…

Designing Accessible Cyberlearning: Recommendations and Lessons Learned

When designing new technologies, it is important that careful thought be given not only to the intended beneficiaries but also to individuals for whom the new technologies might erect new barriers. This webinar shares recommendations for how cyberlearning researchers can address accessibility…