Free Universal Design for Learning Synchronous Online (Zoom) Workshops
This free hybrid workshop (via Brightspace and Zoom) provides a comprehensive introduction to the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. Participants will learn why the UDL framework is important, how to apply its principles and guidelines to their own courses, and best practices for interacting with students with disabilities. Participants in this workshop will apply what they learn about UDL to design a new lesson or revise an existing lesson.
Cohort Dates
Cohort 16 opens January 31, 2024
- Live Sessions: 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13
- Post Workshop Module to be completed by 4/1
Cohort 17 opens February 6, 2024
- Live Sessions 2/13, 2/15, 2/20, 2/22, 2/27, 2/29
- Post Workshop Module to be completed by 4/1
Cohort 18 opens February 12, 2024
- Live Sessions: 2/19, 2/21, 2/26, 2/28, 3/4, 3/6
- Post Workshop Module to be completed by 4/1
Learning Objectives
- Define Universal Design for Learning and differentiate between Universal Design, Universal Design for Learning, accessibility, and usability.
- Differentiate the three principles of UDL and explain how each of the three principles can be applied to their work with students.
- Explain best practices for interacting with students with disabilities.
- Recognize barriers to learning in their own instruction and choose UDL strategies that could be used to mitigate those barriers.
- Apply the UDL framework to create a more inclusive lesson.
- Determine the next steps to take to build a UDL culture in their discipline, department, college/school, or institution.
Workshop Content
Total Estimated Completion Time: 11-14 hours
Pre-Workshop Assignments (30-60 minutes of self-paced content)
Live Session #1 (3 hours of instruction over Zoom)
- Intro to the workshop: What is UDL? Why is it Important?
- UDL Principles and Guidelines
- Identifying Barriers to Learning and Designing Instruction to Eliminate Barriers
- Mid-Workshop Homework (Work on UDL Lesson Plan) (estimated 2-3 hours of work)
Live Session #2 (3 hours of instruction over Zoom)
- Applying the UDL Framework to the Classroom
- EITA Digital Content Accessibility Standards
- Supporting Students with Disabilities in Online and Face-to-face Classrooms
- Bringing the UDL Framework to your Campus
- Post-Workshop Assignments (Complete UDL Lesson Plan and Assessments) (estimated 3-4 hours of work)
Please view the UDL Website to see the course in detail and for specific course dates for each cohort being offered this Spring.
Register for the UDL workshop series
Questions? Questions regarding programming can be directed to Dr. Christopher Hromalik at Christopher.Hromalik@suny.edu. Questions related to registration can be directed to Meghan Martin at Meghan.Martin@suny.edu
Support provided by SUNY Center for Professional Development