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…
Designing and Delivering Accessible Learning Programs
Accessibility in learning environments is more important now than ever before. Roughly 19 percent of the U.S. population has a disability, and some people have more than one. Learning professionals must be able to design and deliver courses that work for people…
The Value of Video for Remote Learning
School’s back in session – well, sort of. All over the country, classes are starting back up again, with institutions implementing a variety of different approaches to learning. Schools are either back for in-person classes, embracing fully remote learning for the foreseeable…
A Guide to Hybrid Learning: Are You Prepared?
In the face of a global pandemic, just about every aspect of our lives was adapted to the virtual world: professional careers, free time with friends, and educational environments. As the fog of COVID-19 starts to lift and vaccines are distributed, virtual…
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…
Student Engagement Strategies for Online Learning Environments
Translating in-person teaching strategies to virtual learning environments is often easier said than done. However, by implementing specific measures, tools, and techniques, instructors can create remote classrooms that foster student success. Toolkit for Live Captioning Online Videos (for Virtual Learning and…
Do Captions & Transcripts Improve Student Learning?
Can captions and interactive transcripts help improve student learning? In this webinar, Lyman Dukes III, Ph.D., Karla Morris, M.Ed., and Casey Frechette, Ph.D from the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, take us through the fascinating findings from an in-depth study on…