Accessibility

Universal Design for Learning. UDL is a comprehensive framework of tools and techniques educators can use to encourage active and engaged learning through course design and teaching methods. This course will help you

• Develop an ongoing accessibility practice;
• Understand the rationale for the UDL framework and its connection to disability and educational technology;
• Gain a better understanding of social-emotional learning, student motivation, social inclusion, barriers to learning, and assessment as a tool for learning; and
• Develop flexible teaching and learning environments that acknowledge and accept learner variability as opposed to traditional teaching methods that favor single modes of learning and assessment.
   

A pedagogy of accessibility makes for a better learning experience for all students, including those with a disability.  Proactively learning how to apply accessibility strategies for coursework can reduce or eliminate learning barriers, providing access for all students.  Watch these short videos to learn how the Ally tool, already embedded in Blackboard, can help you create accessible course content. 

Anthology Ally and How to Improve Teaching and Learning through Diversity and Inclusion from Thomas Peele on Vimeo.