#ISLECISLoft: Introducing Universal Design for Learning: The Power of Goals, Choice, and Learner Variability: 05 September 2024

Presented by:
Dr. Loui Lord Nelson & Beth Stark

Session Description/Objectives
Using an engaging allegory, discussion, and self-reflection, this ECIS Loft session will introduce participants to three important aspects of Universal Design for Learning: goals, choice, and variability.

Takeaways for Participants
Participants will gain guiding questions and strategies to support a UDL mindset throughout the collaborative learning design process

Suggested Interview Questions
How can we design learning goals that are inclusive and attainable for all learners?
Some learners feel overwhelmed by choices, and other learners tend to make decisions based on the amount of time and effort involved. How can we infuse meaningful choice into learning design?

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS

Loui Lord Nelson, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized Universal Design for Learning (UDL) leader, best-selling author, and podcaster. A former special education teacher, she led UDL implementation at the district level, was awarded her post-doctorate by CAST, has influenced change at the national level in the U.S., and has helped shift mindsets across the globe. Loui has worked with educators across the U.S., Africa, Australia, Asia, Canada, and Europe and recently completed work with USAID, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and implementing partners to clarify their application of UDL across low- and middle-income settings.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louilordnelson/
Website: https://theudlapproach.com/
Publications: https://products.brookespublishing.com/Design-and-Deliver-P1237.aspx

Beth Stark is passionate about inclusive learning design and partners with international schools as a professional learning facilitator specialising in UDL implementation.She is dedicated to igniting inclusive inquiry for all learners and is the co-creator of LUDIA, the AI-Powered UDL thought partner, being used by educators in ninety-nine countries, and counting. Beth has sixteen years of IB international school experience and holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education and a Certificate of International School Leadership from the Principals’ Training Center. She lives in Germany, and serves as the Co-Chairperson of the UDL-IRN Implementation Special Interest Group, is an ISTE certified educator, and a CPACC certified member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bstarklifelonglearner/
Website: https://bit.ly/BethStark
Publications: https://www.novakeducation.com/blog/the-goal-an-inclusive-and-equitable-education-for-all