Exploring the Impact of Universal Design for Learning Supports in an Online Higher Education Course

• In Event: DDL- Exploring the Impact of Universal Design for Learning Supports in an Online Higher Education Course

Short Description

The significant increase in online learning has raised questions about the methods instructional designers (IDs) consider to maximize learners’ cognitive functioning and abilities. Inspired by the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), this session will present instructional designers (IDs) and practitioners with relevant research study findings, engage participants with online learning activities, and explore various ways to implement UDL principles to help address learner variability and optimize learner engagement.

Authors

• Presenter: Christina Levicky Townley, Florida Gulf Coast University

• Presenter: Michele Stork, Florida Gulf Coast University

• Contributor: Jingshun Zhang, Florida Gulf Coast University

• Contributor: Elizabeth Weatherford, Florida Gulf Coast University