Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

We heard from Albat and Stephanie Del Tufo, assistant professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware, who studies individual differences in learning, language and literacy. Jennifer, as an instructional designer, are there particular concerns that you look out for? And the activity is just a content check.

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Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 217

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

For instance, moving from in person lectures to video-based lectures without providing accurate closed captions can significantly limit learning for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Using the Universal Design for Learning principles, previously mentioned, is a good place to start.

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Teaching Disabilities Evaluation Internet 218

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2020

The result is a transformed, universally-designed classroom where all students can learn. Teachers and parents should use “we” language when speaking with students to reiterate that we are all united in our directions and decisions. We can promote teacher-parent-student solidarity. Christina Cipriano, Ph.D.,

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Disabilities Distance Learning Special Education Students 213

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.

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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

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Unlike traditional lecture videos that are often long and comprehensive, microlectures are bite-sized instructional videos that focus on one chunk of content. Reach Everyone, Teach Everyone: Universal Design for Learning in Higher Education. Morgantown: West Virginia University Press. What are microlectures?

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Instructors Lecturing Faculty Development Activities 131

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Create community guidelines for discussions that include intention and impact/anti-bias language. Provide Closed Captioning on posted videos (lectures, resources, etc.). Implement a universally designed framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people. link] Waitoller, F. R., & King Thorius, K.

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Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 75

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.

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Technology Universal Design Learning Writing 95

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Unlike traditional lecture videos that are often long and comprehensive, microlectures are bite-sized instructional videos that focus on one chunk of content. Reach Everyone, Teach Everyone: Universal Design for Learning in Higher Education. Morgantown: West Virginia University Press. What are microlectures?

Instructors 98

Instructors Lecturing Faculty Development Activities 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

Bonnie Hemrick, Director of Mental Health Promotion at Oregon State University, helped frame issues of student well-being and resilience. Dr. Emily Tarconish, a teaching professor in the College of Education, contributed her deep knowledge of Universal Design for Learning and accessible course design.

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Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Students 64

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This style can immediately engage students and it supports Universal Design for Learning, accessibility, and student equity. If a visual syllabus isn’t your thing, simply ensure that your syllabus contains positive, welcoming language. If you haven’t already, try a “visual syllabus.”

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Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 111

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This style can immediately engage students and it supports Universal Design for Learning, accessibility, and student equity. If a visual syllabus isn’t your thing, simply ensure that your syllabus contains positive, welcoming language. If you haven’t already, try a “visual syllabus.”

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Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 98