Category Archives: UDL

Assessment Design: Perspectives and Examples Informed by UDL

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Many of you are probably aware that I have been working with my colleagues on a series of UDL workbooks and workshops over the past year and a half, and finally June 2021 witnesses the completion of our last workbook that focuses on assessment design.

I have to admit that this journey is very much like finishing a marathon that I never imagined myself embarking on, yet there we are. We made it, with all the great ideas and relentless revisions from Seanna, Lynn, Dave, Helen, and myself!

So here is a brief introduction to the workbook from Dave:

“In this workbook, we consider how we, as educators, can design assessments to be more inclusive, accessible, and engaging for our students. We also include several examples from JIBC courses and consider what features and characteristics can help us recognize and design UDL assessments in our own courses.”

To access this workbook, click on the image below:

UDL Strategies for Blended and Online Learning

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Blended and online learning has become a prominent feature of our educational landscape because of COVID-19. The drastic shift in the learning environments has created challenges and opportunities for teaching and learning.

Collaborating with Dr. Seanna Tacks and Helen Lee, we developed a guide that explains how UDL principles can support both instructors and students. This guide is rich with practical tips, strategies, and examples whether you are new to UDL or a seasoned practitioner.

If you are interested in learning more about it, click on the image below to assess the guide. 

Universal Design for Learning: A Practical Guide

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In the past months, I have been working with Dr. Seanna Takacs on a project that aims to mobilize Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for faculty and staff at the Justice Institute of British Columbia.

Implementing the UDL framework can be challenging because it requires us to contextualize UDL principles, develop actionable ideas, and foster a mindset of (re)design. Considering those challenges, we created a UDL guide that integrates Design Thinking and offers actionable ideas.

Universal Design for Learning: A Practical Guide 

This guide is perfect for those who want to explore the what, why, and how of UDL. Feel free to share with your colleagues. Your feedback is certainly welcomed!

Photo from the UDL Workshop