UDL Conversations Series
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework that leverages the values of accessibility and inclusion in designing accessible, inclusive, and usable methods, materials, and environments that reduce learning barriers and welcome learner variability.
The UDL Conversations Series highlights practices and considerations from U of T staff and instructors. Starting Winter 2025, come chat with and learn from our community in fostering accessible and inclusive teaching and learning for all.
Upcoming Conversations
Join upcoming 30-minute conversations by registering for each session listed below. Visit the U of T Teaching and Learning Calendar for more teaching and learning events.
Chris Sabatinos
Web Accessibility Specialist, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Office, St. George
Cheryl Lepard
Educational Developer, Universal Design for Learning, Centre for Teaching and Learning, UTSC
Laura McKinley
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Accessible Pedagogy Coordinator, Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre, Institute for the Study of University Pedagogy, UTM
Past Conversations
Monitor-Side Chats: UDL-ing in Winter 2024
- Jan. 26 (1 pm to 2 pm ET): UDL Guideline 7: Recruiting Interest (Accessing Engagement)
- Feb. 2 (1 pm to 2 pm ET): UDL Guideline 1: Perception (Accessing Representation)
- Feb. 9 (1 pm to 2 pm ET): UDL Guideline 4: Physical action (Accessing Action and Expression)
- Feb. 16 (1 pm to 2 pm ET): UDL Guideline 8: Sustaining Effort and Persistence (Building Engagement)
- Feb. 23 (1 pm to 2 pm ET): UDL Guideline 2: Language and Symbols (Building Representation)
- Mar. 1 (1 pm to 2 pm ET): UDL Guideline 5: Expression and Communication (Building Action and Expression)
- Mar. 8 (1 pm to 2 pm ET): UDL Guideline 9: Self Regulation (Internalizing Engagement)
- Mar. 15 (1 pm to 2 pm ET): UDL Guideline 3: Comprehension (Internalizing Representation)
- Mar. 22 (1 pm to 2 pm ET): UDL Guideline 6: Executive Functions (Internalizing Action and Expression)
- Apri. 12 (1 pm to 2 pm ET): Explore Proposed Updates for UDL Guidelines 3.0