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Mar 18, 2026

Reaching All Students with Universal Design for Learning

In this article What is Universal Design? The term “Universal Design” was originally defined in 1988 at NC State University by Ron Mace and colleagues, who defined it as “usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design”. Universal Design recognizes the variability in the human population…

Mar 18, 2026

Elevate your Content with Universal Design for Learning

In this article UDL and Course Content This article addresses one of the Guidelines from CAST.org, the leading proponent of UDL. For background on the Universal Design for Learning framework, see the Teaching Resources Page Reaching All Students with Universal Design for Learning. To applying UDL to the presentation of a course and of its content,…

Mar 9, 2026

Optimize Performance with UDL

In this article: UDL and Performance Universal Design for Learning (UDL) acknowledges that learners vary in ways that can affect their performance…even if they have achieved learning objectives. UDL can help you create more flexibility to minimize barriers to success. When applying UDL, ask: “Does this assessment design favor certain students over others, regardless of…

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…

Feb 8, 2023

Boost Motivation with Universal Design for Learning

In this article: UDL and motivation Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can help you design learning experiences with as few obstacles to success as possible. One UDL Guideline emphasizes recognizing what makes a learner unique in the way they engage with and approach learning. Then, you can widen the path to engagement so that more…