Curated UDL Resources

Curated UDL Resources

Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

• CAST.  About University Design for Learning. https://www.cast.org/impact/universal-design-for-learning-udl
• 7 Things you should know about Universal Design for Learning. Educause Learning Initiative, April 2015.  https://library.educause.edu/-/media/files/library/2015/4/eli7119-pdf
• UDL-Universe: A Comprehensive Faculty Development Guide. California State University system. http://enact.sonoma.edu/udl
• UDL Explorer Challenge – BCcampus – https://udlchallenge.opened.ca
• Rose, D. (2021) Cracks in the Foundation: Personal Reflections on the Past and Future of the UDL Guidelines https://www.cast.org/binaries/content/assets/common/news/cracks-foundation-whitepaper-20211029-a11y.pdf
• Bridging the accessibility gap through Universal Design for Learning – UBC CTLT
• UDL for Course Design – UBC Faculty of Education 
  
• What Is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)? by AHEAD, a 2:52 minute video. 
• UDL in Higher Education by CAST,  a  2:09 minute video.
• Why We Need Universal Design. Michael Nesmith – TedxBoulder. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVdPNWMGyZY
• Kearney, D. B. (2022). Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA). eCampus Ontario. CC BY 4.0. Retrieved from https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/universaldesign/

UDL vs Accessibility

• Legal Obligations for Accessibility | The Importance of Accessibility: A Faculty’s Perspective – UDL on Campus. http://www.youtube.com/embed/fKaVKFjdzCc
• Why Accessibility Matters. California State University, Northridge. http://www.youtube.com/embed/FTVZwqUIqTE

UDL Principle 1 – Multiple Means of Engagement

• Multiple Means of Engagement. In Universal Design for Learning: One Small Stephttps://openpress.usask.ca/universaldesignforlearning/chapter/udl-principle-1-multiple-means-of-engagement/
• Active Learning Activities – University of Waterloo Centre for Teaching Excellence https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/catalogs/tip-sheets/active-learning-activities
• A compilation of Principle of Engagement teaching strategies from the CETL, Oakland University.
  
• UDL Multiple Means of Engagement Worksheets – MSWord (UBC) 
  • UDL Engagement Worksheet (simple version)
  • UDL Engagement Worksheet (version with examples)
    
• A 5:26 minutes-long video on Engagement Strategies  from the CETL Oakland University.

UDL Principle 2- Multiple Means of Representation

• UDL Principle 2: Multiple Means of Representation. In Universal Design for Learning: One Small Step  https://openpress.usask.ca/universaldesignforlearning/chapter/udl-principle-2-multiple-means-of-representation/   
• Closed Captioning Standards and Protocol for Canadian English Language Broadcasters https://dcmp.org/learn/static-assets/nadh20.pdf
  • In particular, the section General Guidelines for Closed Captioning (pp.11-28)
• Design for readability – Harvard University Digital Accessibility Guide https://accessibility.huit.harvard.edu/design-readability
• Describing complex images – W3C WAI – https://www.w3.org/WAI/tutorials/images/complex/#long-descriptions
• One-pager for accessible online (Canvas) course design, UTS LX Lab: https://wordpress-futures-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/23123847/LX-Accessibility-Practices.pdf
  
• UDL Multiple Means of Representation Worksheets – UBC MSWord (UBC)
  • UDL Representation Worksheet (simple version)
  • UDL Representation Worksheet (version with examples)

UDL Principle 3 – Multiple Means of Action/Expression

• 1.5 UDL Principle 3: Multiple Means of Action & Expression. In Universal Design for Learning: One Small Step  https://openpress.usask.ca/universaldesignforlearning/chapter/udl-principle-3-multiple-means-of-action-expression/
• Online Discussions: Tips for Students – University of Waterloo Centre for Teaching Excellence https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/catalogs/tip-sheets/online-discussions-tips-students
  
• UDL Multiple Means of Action/Expression Worksheets – MSWord (UBC)
  • UDL Action and Expression Worksheet (simple version)
  • UDL Action and Expression Worksheet (version with examples)

UDL Examples and Tools

• Accessibility and AI Tools.  UBC Faculty of Education. Learning Design & Digital Innovation. https://learningdesignviews.educ.ubc.ca/accessibility-and-ai-tools/
• Luke McKinight, Langara College resource on Accessibility of AI tools: https://langara.ca/about-langara/academics/edtech/AI-Accessibility.html

UDL and Generative AI

• Generative AI and Universal Design for Learning in Teaching and Learning (Online) – Replay – UBC – Lucas Wright and Afsaneh Sharif. March 2024. https://ai.ctlt.ubc.ca/replay-generative-ai-and-universal-design-for-learning-in-teaching-and-learning-online/

Accessibility

• The UBC Centre for Accessibility (CFA) facilitates disability-related accommodations and programming initiatives designed to remove barriers for students with disabilities and ongoing medical conditions in all aspects of university life. If there are learners in your course of program whom you feel could benefit from accommodation, feel free to refer them to the CFA.
• The UBC Centre for Workplace Accessibility (CWA) is a central hub for resources, tools, and programs that help remove barriers for faculty and staff with disabilities or ongoing medical conditions.
• Designing for Accessibility – UBC Faculty of Arts 
• Accessibility – UBC Faculty of Education 
• OER Accessibility Toolkit – Open UBC 
• Accessibility and Inclusivity Considerations – UBC LTHub 
  
• Moral vs Medical vs Social model of disability. https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/psychology-teacher-network/introductory-psychology/disability-models (or similar)
• https://lx.uts.edu.au/blog/2021/04/07/students-explain-digital-accessibility/
  • (series of articles and videos from the University of Technology, Sydney’s LX Lab on digital accessibility from a student POV)
• W3C Accessibility Principles – POUR: https://www.w3.org/WAI/fundamentals/accessibility-principles/
  • Goes into POUR (perceivable, operable, understandable and robust) framework for accessible online content.
• Canada’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan, 2022 – https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/disability-inclusion-action-plan/action-plan-2022.html
• UBC Equity office guide on Accessible events: https://equity.ubc.ca/resources/accessible-events/
  • (handy for logistical considerations)
• Introduction to Web Accessibility (edX Course from WAI/W3C) https://learning.edx.org/course/course-v1:W3Cx+WAI0.1x+3T2019/home
  • Self-directed, self-paced course on web accessibility. Free audit track available, paid version with certificate also available.
• Cornell University Centre For Teaching Innovation Accessibility Guide: https://blogs.cornell.edu/ctiaccessibility/
  • Useful sections on Canvas accessibility, and tips for making accessible documents, slides, and media