UDL Programming
Explore UDL-focused programming that supports accessible, flexible, and inclusive teaching across the University of Toronto.
CTSI UDL Programming
30-minute sessions sharing UDL teaching practices.
Peer brainstorms on small, practical UDL changes.
30-minute summer sessions on digital accessibility.
Tailored UDL programming for departments and units.
Tri-Campus UDL-Related Programming
Across U of T, various offices and units offer programming that supports accessible, inclusive, and flexible teaching. Explore current UDL-related sessions below.
Note: (M) = Monday, (T) = Tuesday, (W) = Wednesday, (R) = Thursday, (F) = Friday
May 28 (R): UDL Express: MOVE into Accessibility: Meaning
Thursday, May 28, from 11:30 am to 12 pm, online
Join us for UDL Express: MOVE into Accessibility, a four-part summer webinar series offering quick, practical strategies for improving the accessibility of course materials. Using the MOVE framework—Meaning, Organization, Versatility, and Engagement—each 30-minute session focuses on one simple design check you can apply right away. Sessions include brief demonstrations and guided time to work on your own files, so you leave with one real improvement completed. Ideal for instructors working in Word, PowerPoint, or Quercus.
Meaning: Make intent clear. Focus on clarity and purpose through descriptive links, meaningful alt text, plain language, and captions or transcripts that add context.
Register for May 28 (R): UDL Express: MOVE into Accessibility: Meaning
May 28 (R): Designing Assessments with UDL and GenAI in Mind
Thursday, May 28, from 1 pm to 2:30 pm, online
Victoria Sheldon, Educational Developer, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSI
Samantha Chang, Educational Developer, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSI
This session explores three key moments in assessment design—assessment preparation (instructions, expectations, and framing), student demonstration of learning, and feedback and reflection—through the lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the evolving role of generative AI (GenAI). Participants will analyze brief case studies and use design prompts to refine an assessment from their own teaching contexts, with the goals of reducing barriers, supporting learner variability, and aligning with essential learning outcomes.
Register for May 28 (R): Designing Assessments with UDL and GenAI in Mind
June 4 (R) and 5 (F): Course Design Institute
Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5, in person
This two-day Course Design Institute (CDI), offered jointly by the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI) and the Centre for Faculty Development (CFD) in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, introduces frameworks and practical strategies to offer more inclusive, accessible, and flexible learning opportunities to your students using the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Learn more about the Course Design Institute. Applications now open.
Jun 11 (R): UDL Express: MOVE into Accessibility: Organization
Thursday, June 11, from 11:30 am to 12 pm, online
Join us for UDL Express: MOVE into Accessibility, a four-part summer webinar series offering quick, practical strategies for improving the accessibility of course materials. Using the MOVE framework—Meaning, Organization, Versatility, and Engagement—each 30-minute session focuses on one simple design check you can apply right away. Sessions include brief demonstrations and guided time to work on your own files, so you leave with one real improvement completed. Ideal for instructors working in Word, PowerPoint, or Quercus.
Organization: Make the structure obvious. Use built-in heading styles, chunking, true lists, and clear page or module overviews to support navigation and comprehension.
Register for June 11 (R): UDL Express: MOVE into Accessibility: Organization
Jun 25 (R): UDL Express: MOVE into Accessibility: Versatility
Thursday, June 25, from 11:30 am to 12 pm, online
Join us for UDL Express: MOVE into Accessibility, a four-part summer webinar series offering quick, practical strategies for improving the accessibility of course materials. Using the MOVE framework—Meaning, Organization, Versatility, and Engagement—each 30-minute session focuses on one simple design check you can apply right away. Sessions include brief demonstrations and guided time to work on your own files, so you leave with one real improvement completed. Ideal for instructors working in Word, PowerPoint, or Quercus.
Versatility: Make materials work across contexts. Check contrast, captions, file formats, and mobile usability so course materials function well across devices, tools, and learning environments.
Register for June 25 (R): UDL Express: MOVE into Accessibility: Versatility
Jul 9 (R): UDL Express: MOVE into Accessibility: Engagement
Thursday, July 95, from 11:30 am to 12 pm, online
Join us for UDL Express: MOVE into Accessibility, a four-part summer webinar series offering quick, practical strategies for improving the accessibility of course materials. Using the MOVE framework—Meaning, Organization, Versatility, and Engagement—each 30-minute session focuses on one simple design check you can apply right away. Sessions include brief demonstrations and guided time to work on your own files, so you leave with one real improvement completed. Ideal for instructors working in Word, PowerPoint, or Quercus.
Engagement: Make learning welcoming and motivating. Incorporate inclusive examples, small choices, and brief reflection prompts that invite participation and support learner connection.
Register for July 9 (R): UDL Express: MOVE into Accessibility: Engagement
Past CTSI UDL Webinars
Expand each accordion panel below to review past webinar content. Check out recordings and summaries from UDL Conversations and UDL Express, which introduced the SLIDE framework and highlighted small, practical strategies for making course materials more accessible and inclusive. Visit the Past CTSI Workshop Recordings page for more materials from the CTSI archives.
Equity Roundtable: Universal Design for Learning: Engaging All of Your Students
Join Ben Poynton, AODA Officer, U of T and Cristina D’Amico, Faculty Liaison Coordinator, Graduate Student Development & TA Training for a roundtable on the opportunities and affordances of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)—a set of principles for curriculum development and engagement that strives to give all students equal opportunities to learn.
Exploring Captioning and Transcription Tools
In this webinar, we will explore the various options for generating captions and transcripts for rich media-based content (Audio/Video).
Interactive Lecturing and Active Learning
To lecture or not to lecture is not the question. In this webinar, we will provide tips and strategies for designing interactive lectures and incorporating active learning activities that support student learning. We will model various practices that you can incorporate into your courses and diverse learning environments. This webinar will highlight how you can use Quercus and the Academic Toolbox to support the implementation of these interactive lecturing and active learning strategies.
UDL Express: SLIDE into Document Accessibility
UDL Express offers a quick, practical way to make course materials more accessible and inclusive. The series draws on the SLIDE framework—Styles, Links, Images, Design, and Evaluation—developed by Dr. Luis Pérez (CAST) as a guide to accessibility in digital materials. Whether you’re creating in Word, PowerPoint, or Quercus, small, evidence-informed changes add up to meaningful improvements for learners.
Unveiling the New Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines 3.0: Unlocking Inclusive Learning
Join CTSI in unveiling the UDL guidelines 3.0 and considerations for implementing UDL and unlocking inclusive learning in higher education.
What’s my role in accommodating students with disabilities?
In this event, Accessibility Services will address common concerns around instructors’ work with accommodating students in their classes.
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