Language, Lecturing and Universal Design

Removing Barriers with UDL and Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

Like many, this teacher felt intense pressure to teach the standards and wasn’t sure how to embrace Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning. We can indeed cover more ground when we present information in a traditional lecture format, but that doesn’t mean students understand the information.

Blended Learning

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UDL and Blended Learning: Removing Barriers with Design

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

When I lead training sessions on blended learning models, I sometimes experience pushback from teachers concerned with the time it will take to make a video or design a station rotation. Taking time to identify barriers in our design work is critical. Identify and Remove Barriers. Summer Learning Opportunities.

Blended Learning

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Steps Toward Creating a More Accessible and Inclusive College Classroom

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.

Accessibility

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5 ways to leverage UDL for student inclusivity

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2018

Inclusive educators often use Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to provide students with consistent access to engaging content and effective paths for achieving educational goals in classrooms where they experience a greater sense of belonging. Use Varied Strategies to Present Content.

Universal Design

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#6: 5 ways to leverage UDL for student inclusivity

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2018

Inclusive educators often use Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to provide students with consistent access to engaging content and effective paths for achieving educational goals in classrooms where they experience a greater sense of belonging. Use varied strategies to present content.

Universal Design

Universal Design Students Lecturing Social Studies

How to Serve Students With Special Needs From Afar

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. So it’s not always a lecture. They have visual prompts.

Universal Design

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How Colleges Can Improve Accessibility In Remote Courses

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.

Accessibility

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What Your Students Aren’t Telling You: Listening, Learning, and Leading with Empathy

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.

Disabilities

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The 3 Biggest Remote Teaching Concerns We Need to Solve Now

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.

Teaching

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Special Ed Students Have Lost Many Services. Here’s How SEL Strategies Can Help.

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.,

Disabilities

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Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Barriers in Higher Ed for Students with Disabilities including Neurodivergent Learners

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

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Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Barriers in Higher Ed for Students with Disabilities including Neurodivergent Learners

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

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities

Steps Toward Creating a More Accessible and Inclusive College Classroom

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.

Accessibility

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Microlectures 101: What, Why, & How?

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

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Technology Removes Obstructed Writers’ Barriers to Learning

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

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Microlectures 101: What, Why, & How?

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

Instructors Lecturing Faculty Development Activities

What Your Students Aren’t Telling You: Listening, Learning, and Leading with Empathy

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.

Disabilities

Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Students

The Importance of a Good Bedside Manner for Doctors Teachers, Part 1

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.”

Syllabus

Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions

The Importance of a Good Bedside Manner for Doctors Teachers, Part 1

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.”

Syllabus

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