When we look out across our lecture theatres, or latterly to our Zoom class, chances are we see a very diverse group of individuals. We likely have learners from different countries, of different ages ...

In a nutshell, Universal Design for Learning, or UDL, is a framework that urges educators, policymakers, and all education stakeholders to think about teaching and learning in a way that gives all ...

Creating a learning environment that challenges and engages all students We design and plan often not knowing exactly who our learners will be, but it is certain that today’s classrooms are more ...

Universal design for learning can be the answer when searching for true equity in our universities. Jacqui Whittle and Caroline Pike outline the how and why Factoring “equity” into higher education ...

When the U.S. Department of Education updated its National Education Technology Plan for the first time in seven years in early 2024, one of its main recommendations was that schools use ed-tech tools ...

Universal design (UD) is the design of environments and products to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation. When designers apply UD principles, their ...

While it is not always possible to find out everything about your students before you start teaching them, do find out as much as you can to inform your planning and design of materials and learning.

SFU students reflect a diverse, engaged, and global student body with a wide range of goals, both academic and beyond. In addition to your discipline’s teaching context, this diversity, has ...

Accessible and impactful learning experiences don’t just happen, they are intentionally designed to proactively address the needs of all learners. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an ...