Universal Design for Learning Institute (UDL-I)
The Universal Design for Learning Institute (UDL-I) is a three-day in-person institute on accessible course design that centers around Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to support instructors in crafting equitable course materials and assessment methods. Participants will develop/revise learning outcomes, syllabus language, assessment strategies, and Canvas course elements that center inclusion, accessibility, and equity.
Overview
Important Dates:
- Fall 2024 UDL-I dates:
- Monday, September 9 - Wednesday, September 11, 2024; 9AM - 3PM
- Application window opens:
- Monday, July 15
- Application window closes:
- Friday, August 9, 5PM
There are 12 seats open in this program. All workshops and activities will be in the Teaching & Learning Complex (TLC) 1211.
Learning Outcomes and Intended Impacts
After completing UDL-I., participants will leave with:
- a revised syllabus and learning activity based on Universal Design for Learning
- a redesigned, accessible Canvas template that can be applied to all courses
- strategies to implement UDL and accessibility sustainably
Benefits
- Experiential and intensive professional development in digital accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (a flexible pedagogical framework that honors learner variability)
- Collaboration with colleagues who are also committed to inclusive, equitable, and accessible courses, including online classes
- Individualized support from CEE
- Access to $500 start-up funding to support each Fellow’s course transformation (additional instructional materials)
- Complementary lunch will be provided
Eligibility
We’re currently working to make the UDL-I accessible to all who are interested. Right now, the Universal Design for Learning Institute is open to all full-time Academic Senate members.
Per Academic Labor Relations, Federation faculty members and instructors need a letter of support from their department chair to participate. Support letter template. An active appointment for 2024 and/or for the 2024-2025 academic year is necessary for participation for Pre-6 Unit 18, and continuing lecturer applicants. Pre-6 Unit 18 applicants should submit a PDF of an Appointment Letter with their application. Continuing Unit 18 applicants do not need to provide a letter of appointment.
Unit 18 Lecturers who successfully complete the Universal Design for Learning Institute will be provided access to a $500 fund that will be available to pay for approved expenses related to the Lecturer's transformation of their course.
Contact
Katie Healey, Ph.D., Education Specialist for Online/Hybrid Pedagogies, khhealey@ucdavis.edu.
Past Participants
Alicia Rusoja
Azra Jahanitabesh
Bwalya Lungu
Claudia Sanchez-Gutierrez
Erin Gray
Mark Carroll
Nancy Tseng
Sascha Nicklisch
YeunShin Lee
Yutian Tan