Open Education in a Post-Covid World - In this presentation, participants will learn why Open Educational Resources are critical to establishing a more equitable and fairer education for all. Participants interested in…
UDL in the Making – Ensuring the Right to Higher Education for All - The United Nations right to higher education as well as domestic legislations on non-discrimination, as formulated in many countries around the world, pose requirements on…
Building Equity and Inclusion through UDL: Higher Education Research - We see the day where higher education campuses around the globe will ensure all learners are actively included in social and academic settings, becoming expert…
UDL Rising to Equity: Community Conversations - Thursday, March 31st, 6:00-7:00pm ET UDL Rising to Equity is a community-driven process to reenvision CAST’s UDL Guidelines through an equity lens. As part of…
UDL Research and Journal Discussion - Thursday, March 31st, 12:30-1:00pm ET Join us for a networking discussion on the latest news on UDL research! Video Session Sign-up to engage with other…
Honoring Identities: Examining Intersectionality and UDL in Higher Education - Friday, April 1st, 1:00-2:00pm ET Drawing on research findings and expertise, the co-presenters will engage attendees in exploring the unique barriers that have been observed…
Design the SETTing with Tech and Techniques - Friday, April 1st, 3:15-4:15pm ET We’ve all heard the buzz words UDL, technology, implementation, and more; but this session will deep dive into how to know…
Virtual UDL Video Club Simulation: Experience How a Video Club Can Deepen Your UDL Practice - Thursday, March 31st, 10:30-11:30am ET Experience a new approach to deepen your UDL practice: CAST’s Virtual UDL Video Club. This model brings educators together virtually…
Uncover the Discovery: Teacher Candidates’ UDL Applications and Progressions - Friday, April 1st, 3:15-4:15pm ET This research examines UDL-based practices, applications, and progressions among teacher candidates and educational practitioners. Throughout the initial or cross endorsement…
Using Technology to Improve Confidence in Presentations in a Remote and In-person Setting - Friday, April 1st, 10:00-11:00am ET 95% of students experience presentation anxiety, and the existing ways students prepare for and deliver presentation tasks is not fully…
Educate Families on Education a UDL Approach - Friday, April 1st, 1:00-2:00pm ET Family engagement is linked to student success yet many families are disconnected from the school community, especially with technology. This…
UDL Implementation in Higher Education: Our First 5 Years - Thursday, March 31st, 10:30-11:30am ET To address issues of access, inclusion, equity and diversity, Mohawk College embarked on institution-wide UDL implementation 5 years ago. UDL Implementation…
Implementing UDL in a Franco-Manitoban Elementary School: Promoting the Well-being of Teachers and Learners - Few studies on UDL focus on its effectiveness and impact on the well-being of teachers and their students. This action research aims to describe the…
Not an Either-Or: Accessibility and UDL in Higher Ed Systems Change - Thursday, March 31st, 2:30-3:30pm ET Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning are complementary and intricately linked components of inclusive teaching and learning in higher education…
Survey Says!: Setting the Benchmark for Strategic Action on UDL at Centennial College - Incorporating UDL at an institutional level requires a cultural shift, which does not happen overnight or by a single individual. It requires strong collaboration between…
Perception is Everything in UDL – Reframing Perception to Shift Actions in UDL Teacher Preparation - This session disseminates a newly published dissertation on reframing UDL and inclusion in higher education among professors of teacher candidates that uses critical theory and…
Universally Designed Puberty Instruction - This session, Universally Designed Puberty Instruction, focuses on a collaboration between the Adolescent Resource Center (ARC) Program at Children & Families First and the University…
The Application of UDL Principles in Online Course Design to Improve Students’ Learning Experience - With the rapid growth in online learning within higher education, it is essential for the universities to implement inclusive design principles and validate standards for…
Open Access – Building Regional Implementation Team Capacity to Support UDL Implementation Across California – Year 1 - Open Access is a project, funded by the California Department of Education, as part of California’s statewide system of support. This session will describe how…