Learning Access through Universal Design (LAUD)

JMU faculty: learn how to apply the fundamental principles of universal design for learning (UDL) in this self-paced, asynchronous Canvas course (approximately 2-4 hours). Instructional designers will be ready to meet with you for additional support.

Join our LAUD course on Canvas by June 22, 2023 to participate in Summer 2023. (Click the “Enroll in Course” button after logging in with your JMU eID, password, and Duo.)

Benefits:

As you progress through the course, you will gain skills and knowledge to help you promote inclusivity in your teaching practices by removing barriers to students’ learning experiences. You will be equipped to create:

A syllabus that uses inclusive language and works with screen readers
An image-rich course in Canvas that is still screen-reader friendly and meaningful to people with diverse needs
Instructional videos with captions
Multiple representations of instructional content based on the principles of universal design for learning

Objectives:

After completing LAUD, you will be able to:

Apply essential universal design for learning (UDL) practices in your teaching to optimize learning access and create an inclusive learning environment
Connect with campus partners on actionable UDL integration (e.g. learning with online environments, laboratory, fieldwork, and clinical settings)
Build inclusive learning access and a sense of student belonging into your teaching practices

Instructors:

Chelsey M. Bahlmann Bollinger

Samantha Joy Whitaker

Questions?

Please contact Dr. Juhong Christie Liu (liujc@jmu.edu).