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Jan 16, 2026

The Busy Instructor’s Guide to Course Accessibility

In this article Introduction An October 22, 2025 3D memo mandates that all digital course materials must meet new accessibility standards. You can skip around and do the steps in another order; we’ve listed them generally from simplest to most involved. We invite you to consider registering for DELTA’s series of accessibility workshops you can…

Aug 13, 2025

Finding and Fixing Accessibility Issues in Your Moodle Course

In this article: What is the Brickfield Accessibility+ Toolkit? The Brickfield Accessibility+ Toolkit for Moodle analyzes course content native to Moodle (i.e. not linked content, files or external tools, etc.). It provides instructors with a report of potential accessibility issues in Moodle-based content and “wizards” that can be used to fix some of the most…

Jul 17, 2025

Five ways the NC State Moodle Mobile App Supports Universal Design for Learning

Table of Contents Read the Teaching Resources article, “Reaching All Students with Universal Design for Learning.” Introduction Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for designing learning experiences to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn and be successful. UDL is based on the concept of Universal Design, a term originally defined…

Oct 30, 2024

Creating and Recording Accessible Lectures and Presentations

In this article: Preparing your slides Students engage with slides in different ways—some may be viewing on small screens, some may have low vision or colorblindness, and others may be sitting far from the screen where they are displayed. Following these suggestions makes your slides easier for everyone to see and understand. Sharing your slides…

Jan 29, 2024

Digital Accessibility Guide

In this article: Introduction Course accessibility in digital spaces is crucial for students. Making digital course content more accessible means ensuring content, interaction, communication and full engagement are equally available to all learners regardless of disability status. In this guide, we approach accessibility from a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) perspective. The UDL framework cautions…

Sep 25, 2023

Supporting Neurodiverse Students Through Course Design

In this article Definitions and statistics You’ve doubtless heard the expression “Great minds think alike.” In reality, great minds work in countless different ways, with no “right” or “wrong” way to think or learn. Different peoples’ brains simply work differently. When we appreciate the variability in our students and design with that variability in mind,…

Feb 24, 2023

Elevate your Content with Universal Design for Learning

In this article: UDL and Course Content Applying UDL to the presentation of a course and of its content requires considering how learners perceive what is presented and then comprehend what is there. Learners must be able to see, hear or otherwise access the letters, symbols, images and words in content. Then, they must be…

Feb 24, 2023

Optimize Student Performance with Universal Design for Learning

In this article: UDL and Performance Universal Design for Learning (UDL) acknowledges that student variability is the norm, not the exception. By rejecting the myth of the “average student,” UDL helps educators design flexible experiences that minimize barriers to success. When applying UDL, ask: “Does this design favor certain students over others, regardless of the…

Feb 8, 2023

Boost Motivation with Universal Design for Learning

In this article: UDL and motivation Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guides the design of learning experiences that present as few obstacles to success as possible. Students bring different experiences and perspectives to the classroom, which influence their motivation and enthusiasm for learning. Designing a course that keeps all students motivated can feel challenging, but…

Feb 1, 2023

Reaching All Students with Universal Design for Learning

In this article What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)? Let’s start with universal design A Universal Design approach aims for full use and enjoyment of products or items, recognizing the great variability in the human population along many spectra and due to many different circumstances, whether situational or permanent. A simple way to think about…

Feb 19, 2021

Accessibility

Digital Accessibility The Busy Instructor’s Guide to Course Accessibility – This guide offers realistic, step-by-step recommendations to effectively work toward compliance without sacrificing your well-being.  Online Course Usability and Accessibility Checklist (Google Doc, asks to make a copy) – Customizable checklist you can use to identify focus areas for making your online course materials more…