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
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 9, 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
Sept 18 (F): UDL in Practice: Designing Methods
Friday, September 18, from 12:30 pm to 1 pm, online
UDL in Practice is a monthly professional learning series hosted by the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI). These 30-minute sessions explore practical strategies for inclusive course design through a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach, with each session focusing on a different area of teaching and learning practice. Sessions are conversational, community-oriented, and designed to support adaptable ideas instructors can apply in their own courses. Selected insights and strategies may later be incorporated into CTSI’s UDL Strategy Libraries.
Register for September 18 (F): UDL in Practice: Designing Methods
Oct 16 (F): UDL in Practice: Designing Materials
Friday, October 16, from 12:30 pm to 1 pm, online
UDL in Practice is a monthly professional learning series hosted by the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI). These 30-minute sessions explore practical strategies for inclusive course design through a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach, with each session focusing on a different area of teaching and learning practice. Sessions are conversational, community-oriented, and designed to support adaptable ideas instructors can apply in their own courses. Selected insights and strategies may later be incorporated into CTSI’s UDL Strategy Libraries.
Register for October 16 (F): UDL in Practice: Designing Materials
Nov 20 (F): UDL in Practice: Designing Environments
Friday, November 20, from 12:30 pm to 1 pm, online
UDL in Practice is a monthly professional learning series hosted by the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI). These 30-minute sessions explore practical strategies for inclusive course design through a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach, with each session focusing on a different area of teaching and learning practice. Sessions are conversational, community-oriented, and designed to support adaptable ideas instructors can apply in their own courses. Selected insights and strategies may later be incorporated into CTSI’s UDL Strategy Libraries.
Register for November 20 (F): UDL in Practice: Designing Environments
Jan 15 (F): UDL in Practice: Designing for Access
Friday, January 15, from 12:30 pm to 1 pm, online
UDL in Practice is a monthly professional learning series hosted by the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI). These 30-minute sessions explore practical strategies for inclusive course design through a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach, with each session focusing on a different area of teaching and learning practice. Sessions are conversational, community-oriented, and designed to support adaptable ideas instructors can apply in their own courses. Selected insights and strategies may later be incorporated into CTSI’s UDL Strategy Libraries.
Register for January 15 (F): UDL in Practice: Designing for Access
Feb 19 (F): UDL in Practice: Designing for Support
Friday, February 19, from 12:30 pm to 1 pm, online
UDL in Practice is a monthly professional learning series hosted by the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI). These 30-minute sessions explore practical strategies for inclusive course design through a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach, with each session focusing on a different area of teaching and learning practice. Sessions are conversational, community-oriented, and designed to support adaptable ideas instructors can apply in their own courses. Selected insights and strategies may later be incorporated into CTSI’s UDL Strategy Libraries.
Register for February 19 (F): UDL in Practice: Designing for Support
Mar 19 (F): UDL in Practice: Designing for Executive Function
Friday, March 19, from 12:30 pm to 1 pm, online
UDL in Practice is a monthly professional learning series hosted by the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI). These 30-minute sessions explore practical strategies for inclusive course design through a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach, with each session focusing on a different area of teaching and learning practice. Sessions are conversational, community-oriented, and designed to support adaptable ideas instructors can apply in their own courses. Selected insights and strategies may later be incorporated into CTSI’s UDL Strategy Libraries.
Register for March 19 (F): UDL in Practice: Designing for Executive Function
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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