Online UDL Offerings

Synchronous Online (Zoom) Workshops - Beginner

Introduction to Universal Design for Learning

Introduction to Universal Design Registration Link

• Cohort 20 Schedule

Description

This free workshop, currently offered in a hybrid format, provides a comprehensive introduction to the Universal Design for Learning framework. Participants will learn why the Universal Design for Learning framework is important, how to apply its principles and guidelines to their own courses, and best practices for interacting with students with disabilities. Participants in this workshop will apply what they learn about Universal Design for Learning to design a new lesson or revise an existing lesson.

Learning Objectives

• Define Universal Design for Learning and differentiate between Universal Design, Universal Design for Learning, accessibility and usability.
• Differentiate the three principles of UDL and explain how each of the three principles can be applied to their work with students.
• Explain best practices for interacting with students with disabilities.
• Recognize barriers to learning in their own instruction and choose UDL strategies that could be used to mitigate those barriers.
• Apply the UDL framework to create a more inclusive lesson.
• Determine the next steps to take to build a UDL culture in their discipline, department, college/school or institution.

Course Completion Requirements

To achieve a digital badge, participants must complete pre- and post-course surveys, participate in four (4) of six (6) live sessions (and watch recordings for any missed session), and submit a set of worksheets that guide in the revision of a lesson, based on the Universal Design for Learning framework. 

Schedule

Total Estimated Completion Time: 11-14 hours

• Pre-Workshop Assignments (30-60 minutes of self-paced content)

Live Session #1 (1 hour of instruction over Zoom)

• Intro to the workshop: What is UDL? Why is it Important?

Live Session #2 (1 hour of instruction over Zoom)

• UDL Principles and Guidelines (Part 1)

Live Session #3 (1 hour of instruction over Zoom)

• UDL Principles and Guidelines (Part 2)

Live Session #4 (1 hour of instruction over Zoom)

• Identifying Barriers to Learning and Designing Instruction to Eliminate Barriers

Live Session #5 (1 hour of instruction over Zoom)

• Applying the UDL Framework to the Classroom

Live Session #6 (1 hour of instruction over Zoom)

• Providing Access to Students with Disabilities in Online and Face-to-face Classrooms
• Bringing the UDL Framework to your Campus

Post-Workshop Assignments (Complete Deque University “Fast Track to Accessibility for Document Creators” course, Complete UDL Lesson Plan and Assessments) (estimated 5-7 hours of work)

Self-Paced Course Offering

Self-Paced Online Course Registration

Introduction to Universal Design for Learning

This online, self-paced workshop provides an in-depth introduction to the Universal Design for Learning framework. Participants will learn why the Universal Design for Learning framework is important, how to apply its principles and guidelines to their own courses, and best practices for interacting with students with disabilities. Participants of this workshop will leave with the skills and resources to apply what they learn about Universal Design for Learning to design a new lesson or student experience, or to revise an existing lesson or experience.

Learning Objectives

• Differentiate the three principles of UDL and explain how each of the three principles can be applied to their work with students.
• Explain best practices for interacting with students with disabilities.
• Recognize barriers to learning in their own instruction and choose UDL strategies that could be used to mitigate those barriers.
• Apply the UDL framework to create a more inclusive lesson.
• Determine the next steps to take to build a UDL culture in their discipline, department, college/school or institution.

Course Completion Requirements

To achieve a digital badge, participants must complete all quizzes in the course (note: participants may retake quizzes an unlimited number of times).

Workshop Content

Total of 12-15 hours of instruction, guided practice activities and assessments.

• Module 0: Introduction to the Workshop
• Module 1: What is UDL? Why is it Important?
• Module 2: Provide Multiple Means of Representation
• Module 3: Provide Multiple Means of Action and Expression
• Module 4: Provide Multiple Means of Engagement
• Module 5: Three Steps to UDL
• Module 6: SUNY EITA Digital Content Accessibility Standards
• Module 7: Implementing Instruction to Support Students with Disabilities

Which Course is Right for You?

The UDL at SUNY Synchronous Online Workshops and Self-Paced Course are available for all SUNY Faculty/Staff. While you are always welcome to register for both workshops, there is a substantial amount of overlap in the course content.

The Self-Paced Online Course is appropriate for you if you seek to learn in the following learning environment:

• Self-paced, asynchronous online learning experience
• Taught in D2L Brightspace
• No set due dates

The Synchronous Online (Zoom) Workshops are appropriate for you if you seek to learn in the following learning environment:

• Synchronous online learning experience (taught over Zoom)
• Additional content and assignments on D2L Brightspace
• Set due dates for completing assignments

Synchronous Online (Zoom) Workshops - Intermediate

Universal Design in Higher Education: Beyond the Basics

Universal Design in Higher Education: Beyond the Basics Registration Link

• Intermediate Cohort 2 Schedule

Description

This free course, currently offered in a hybrid format, provides a more in-depth overview of Universal Design (UD) in higher education. Participants will learn more about the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, as well as how to apply UDL and UD to their work with students. Participants in this workshop will apply what they learn about Universal Design, Universal Design for Learning, and/or WCAG principles to create plans for projects to create a more accessible, usable and inclusive experience for students on their campus. 

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Describe Universal Design for Learning, Universal Design, accessibility, usability and accommodations and explain the differences between each.
• Recognize barriers in their work on their campus in the physical environment, the online and/or face-to-face learning environments, student services, and/or technology.
• Explain how to reduce barriers in their work with students.
• Integrate disability, accessibility, Universal Design, and Universal Design for Learning content and activities into their instruction.
• Apply Universal Design, Universal Design for Learning and/or WCAG principles to projects on their campus. 

Pre-Requisites

This course is ideally for participants who completed the Introduction to Universal Design for Learning course and wish to learn more. However, participants who have experience applying UD and/or UDL to their work on their campus may also benefit from taking this course.

Course Completion Requirements

To achieve a digital badge, participants must complete pre-, mid- and post-course surveys, participate in four (4) of six (6) live sessions (and watch recordings for any missed session), participate in all online discussion forums, and submit a summary reflection. To achieve a completion with distinction badge, participants must also submit two (2) Project Planning templates. 

Schedule

Total Estimated Completion Time: 15-20 hours over approximately 10 weeks