Universal Design: Increasing Access to Learning

In this session we will build upon the foundations of universal design by starting with access – we can’t expect our students to succeed if we have created assignments or expectations that don’t provide students the guidance to succeed. The goal of this session is to identify many of the barriers that reduce student motivation and engagement in our classes. By focusing on access, universal design helps to remove barriers and promote expert learning in our students. In this session you will also explore concrete strategies of universal design to create a learning environment that motivates and encourages all students to learn. “UDI means that, rather than designing for the average student, you design instruction for potential students who have broad ranges with respect to ability, disability, age, reading level, learning style, native language, race, and ethnicity” (DO-IT). Join me for this workshop to build universal design into your practice and increase access to learning for all of  your students.

For more information, contact Lori Hokerson at hokersl@arc.losrios.edu, itctraining@arc.losrios.edu or (916) 484-8428.

Virtual Event Location

Join with this direct link to our Zoom Room, or Join with this information:

• Meeting ID 916 484 0000
• There is no passcode

Facilitator

This workshop will be facilitated by  Lori Hokerson, Universal Design and Accessibility Coordinator.

Flex Credit 1.0 Hours

Registration is not necessary to count this toward Flex hours.

This activity meets State PD Guidelines A, B, & C; ARC Strategic Goal 1 Students First and Goal 3 Exemplary Teaching, Learning, and Working Environment; ARC Professional Development Competencies: Equity-minded Service, Effective Communication, and Technology Proficiency.