Creating a Universally-Designed for Learning (UDL) Course in Blackboard Learn 9

Proposal No: 212

Bios & Handouts

Speaker(s)

• John Paul Harris, AT Consultant,

Disability Area: Cognitive|Learning   Mobility   Vision   Deaf|HOH   Other Disability  

Topic Area: Legal   Best Practices   Web|Media Access   Alternate Format   Campus Policy   Curriculum Access   Assistive Technology   Information Resources  

Summary of Session

Best practices for accessible course development in the Blackboard 9 Learning Management System (LMS). Our hands-on training will provide an understanding of the complex Blackboard LMS while showcasing the tools that incorporate the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Abstract

Our session will focus on the best practices for accessible course development in the Blackboard 9 Learning Management System (LMS). We will develop an understanding of the new Bb 9 Learn platform by providing a hands-on training. We will cover how to create a new course, learning modules, lesson plans, rubrics, wikis, and use of various assessment tools. We will also highlight the tools in Bb 9 that incorporate the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). We will then demonstrate how these UDL tools can provide multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement in an online learning environment.

Kepoints

1. Knowledge and skillset to develop a new course in Blackboard Learn 9 that is based on the practice of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
2. How to provide institutional resources for the development of accessible and student-friendly online course content.
3. Implementation of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles while simplifying the design process for online course developers.

Speaker Bio(s)

John Paul Harris

Handout(s)