Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2020

What is Universal Design for Learning? Luis Perez : Universal design for learning begins with the premise that all learners vary, and that the way that we address that variability is by designing a flexible curriculum that has lots of choice. Because if I can’t do that, then neither can assistive technology.

Universal Design 215

Universal Design Students Special Education Languages 215

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Simply scanning a worksheet and uploading it online as a PDF document without making it compatible for screen readers (assistive technology tools that transmit information on a computer screen to blind or visually impaired individuals) might make learning impossible for a blind or visually impaired student.

Teaching 218

Teaching Disabilities Evaluation Internet 218

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

These challenges may include problems with left-right distinction, depth perception, spatial awareness, language skills, and vocabulary. In-person: There are two approaches to accessibility in academia—accommodations and universal design. Learning spaces I. Ensure images have descriptive alt texts.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

These challenges may include problems with left-right distinction, depth perception, spatial awareness, language skills, and vocabulary. In-person: There are two approaches to accessibility in academia—accommodations and universal design. Learning spaces I. Ensure images have descriptive alt texts.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2015

High school senior at Newton North High School in Newton, MA, Yishai Barth, feels strongly about the importance of Universal Design Language (UDL). The Universal Design movement came into existence as a response to this research by leading thinkers in the engineering and design professions.

Technology 104

Technology Universal Design Learning Writing 104