UDL in Higher Education
- UDL in Higher Ed (CAST)An overview of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework and how it applies to higher education learning environments and additional resources for deeper understanding. This page also offers practical information about getting started, case stories that are examples of courses and programs that use UDL to improve student success and links to some colleges and universities that have UDL initiatives.
- UDL Toolkit (Dickinson College)This site was created to help educators in higher education to implement ideas from Universal Design for Learning. The toolkit focuses on concrete strategies that can be done by just about any educator.
UDL Media and Podcasts
What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)? (AHEAD, 2017)
A video from AHEAD on Universal Design for Learning. What is it? How can it help to meet the needs of a diverse student base?
Why We Need Universal Design, Michael Nesmith (TEDxBoulder, 2016)
Michael is a deaf and native American Sign Language speaker working as a creative designer for Amazon. Throughout his career, Michael's visual/conceptual way of thinking and problem solving have served him both as an asset and a challenge. He finds solutions around his disability through Universal Design.
- ThinkUDL
ThinkUDL is a podcast about Universal Design for Learning featuring perspectives from the people who are designing and implementing strategies in post-secondary settings with learner variability in mind. - UDL in 15 Minutes Podcast
In this podcast, educators and UDL leaders share their experiences and thoughts on implementing and using UDL.
Online Courses and Resources
- Arts Integration and Universal Design for LearningApproaches for aligning arts integration and the three principles that guide Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
- Online Workshops About UDL and Accessibility (Boise State University)This course is an introduction to building online courses that are usable and accessible. The content is intended to inspire further exploration and advocacy for designing materials that benefit all students and help them achieve their educational goals. While the focus of this course is on developing online courses, much of the information about accessibility and universal design for learning is also applicable to face-to-face courses and hybrid courses.
- Universal Design for Learning Academy (UDLA)UDLA is pleased to offer these no-cost professional learning opportunities. These courses, hosted on LearningDesigned.org, are self-paced and offer numerous opportunities to explore resources, test learning, and reflect on practice.
- Universal Design in Education: An Online Tutorial (University of Washington)An overview of the history, definition, and principles of universal design in education.