Design for Impact with Technology: A Deep Dive into UDL
About This Course
This intermediate-level one-day course aims to empower educators to strategically integrate technology with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. For professionals navigating the complexities of adult learning in today's dynamic landscape, this CPD offers indispensable skills for fostering truly inclusive and impactful educational experiences. There is escalating demand for reskilling and upskilling a diverse workforce, a challenge amplified by varied learning profiles and access levels. This program directly tackles the challenges by equipping educators with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework and practical technology integration strategies, moving beyond generic approaches to learner engagement. What sets this CPD apart is its focus on actionable application of UDL principles to make learning accessible, the impact well-documented by countless peer-reviewed journals such as the Adult Education Quarterly, the Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, and Adult Literacy Education. Participants actively experiment with diverse digital tools and design inclusive learning activities they can immediately implement.
What You'll Learn
Knowledge-based learning outcomes;
- Recall the key considerations of the UDL principles for designing inclusive learning for all.
- State instructional strategies for providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action and expression.
Skills-based learning outcomes;
- Use at least three digital tools from different categories for the enactment of UDL principles.
- Apply UDL principles to design inclusive and learner-centred learning activities using technology.
- Evaluate the learning design using an evidence-based rubric.
Entry Requirements
The course is intended for;
Adult Educators/Facilitators and Instructional Designers: Those actively involved in designing and delivering training programs for adult learners in various settings will gain practical strategies to enhance engagement and cater to diverse learning needs. They will also acquire valuable frameworks and tools to build more inclusive and accessible learning experiences from the outset.
Workforce Development Specialists/Learning and Development Leaders: Individuals focused on upskilling and reskilling initiatives within organisations or government agencies will find this program instrumental in designing effective and equitable training for a diverse workforce. Those overseeing and implementing professional development programs within organisations will be equipped to enhance the inclusivity and impact of their offerings through technology-enhanced UDL strategies.
Education Technology Specialists in Adult Learning: Professionals whose role involves in