Promote Universal Design for Learning with the Canvas LMS

On this site, we will 

• Explore the UDL guidelines

• Consider ways to include UDL into common course activities for hybrid and online courses

• Identify ways to ensure student learning and improve the experience using Canvas tools

Canvas tools will be discussed within the context of specific learning activities across subject matters that intend to engage students actively in the learning experience. 

Through this site, you will create concrete ideas about how to level up the strategies and tools that you are using to present content in their courses using Canvas tools.

What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?

There is an entire field devoted to solving design problems to make resources easy to use and accessible to all. We call it Universal Design and it encompasses all sorts of content, including text, video, audio, documents, web page design, writing styles, and much more. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) provides useful guidelines for developing content, selecting resources and materials, and creating learning environments that takes into account the wide variability of learners in higher ed environments.

Learn why UDL is important in higher education settings by watching the video below from the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST), a nonprofit education research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals through Universal Design for Learning.