Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for providing students with learning opportunities that are effective and accessible for all students. UDL helps instructors design courses for all learners and the interests, experiences, background knowledge and skills they bring to our classrooms. During this interactive workshop, participants will learn about the UDL framework and discuss practical strategies for designing more flexible courses.
After this workshop, participants will be able to:
- define the elements of the UDL framework
- discuss considerations for creating effective learning environments
- apply UDL strategies that support all learners
Presentation Files
Additional Resources
Ohio State Resources
- BuckeyeLearn. (n.d) Office Document Accessibility. The Ohio State University. https://das.osu.edu/resources
- Drake Institute. (n.d.) Consultations. The Ohio State University
- Drake Institute. (n.d.). Effective Learning Environments. The Ohio State University
- Office of Student Life—Disability Services. (n.d.) Faculty-Staff. https://slds.osu.edu/faculty-staff/
- Teaching and Learning Resource Center. (n.d.) Universal design for learning: Planning with all students in mind. The Ohio State University. https://teaching.resources.osu.edu/teaching-topics/universal-design-learning-planning
External Resources
- Association on Higher Education and Disability. (2023). Resources for new professionals. https://www.ahead.org/professional-resources/new-professionals
- National Center for College Students with Disabilities (2023). About us. University of Minnesota Institute on Community Integration. https://nccsd.ici.umn.edu/about
Accessibility Tools
- Color Contrast Checker--Chrome extension, developed by DigitalA11y
- ColorZilla—Chrome and Firefox extension
- Eye Dropper—Chrome and Firefox extension
- Portland Community College. (2015). Web accessibility guidelines. https://www.pcc.edu/instructional-support/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2017/11/WebA11Y-HB2_Print-HiRes.pdf
- WCAG Color contrast checker—Chrome plugin, developed by Jorge Rumoroso.
- Web Accessibility Initiative (2022). Web accessibility evaluation tools list. https://www.w3.org/WAI/ER/tools/
Literature Cited
- Aquino, K. C., & Bittinger, J.D. (2019). The self-(un)identification of disability in higher education. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability 32(1), 5-19.
- CAST. (2021). The UDL guidelines. https://udlguidelines.cast.org
- National Center for Education Statistics (2022). Use of supports among students with disabilities and special needs in college. US Department of Education. US Dept of Ed Institute of Educational Sciences. https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2022071
- Office of Civil Rights. (2021). Auxiliary aids and services for postsecondary students with disabilities. US Department of Education. https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/auxaids.html
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