Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a set of principles and techniques for creating inclusive classroom instruction and accessible course materials. At its core is the assertion that all

students benefit when they are given multiples ways to take in new information, express their comprehension, and become engaged in learning.

N. Preston Davis Award

The Provost’s N. Preston Davis Award for Instructional Innovation now includes a “Universal Design for Learning”category. See the UDL Award page for more information.

UDL Technical Modules

• Microsoft Word, Universally Designed
  • Tutorial: Adding Alternative Text to Images
  • Tutorial: Specifying Table Headings
  • Tutorial: Saving in the Rich Text Format (RTF)
  • Tutorial: Preparing for Conversion to Accessible HTML
    and PDF
• Microsoft PowerPoint, Universally Designed
  • Tutorial: Adding Alternative Text to Images
• Adobe PDF, Universally Designed
• HTML, Universally Designed
  • Tutorial: Creating Accessible Web Pages with Dreamweaver
  • Tutorial: Web Accessibility Tests using Firefox and WAVE
• E-Text: An Introduction to Alternative Format
• Universally Designed Multimedia

UDL Teaching Resources:

• A Brief Introduction to UDL
• How Do You Teach? A UDL Checklist (DOCX | RTF | PDF)
• From Theory to Practice: Universal Design for Learning Quick Tips (DOCX | RTF | PDF)
• The History and Philosophy of UDL