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How to Apply Principles of Universal Design in Teaching: Online and in the Classroom

Proposal No: 2971

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Speaker(s)

  • Estela Landeros, Director Disability Services, NVCC
  • Stephanie Gernert, AT Coordinator, NVCC

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Length of Session (in hours): 5-6 hrFormat: Lecture with non-computer hands-on exercises Expertise Level: All Levels Type of session: Pre-Conference

Summary of Session

Based on the Principles for UID implemented at the University of Guelph, Canada, this workshop will review the fundamental grounds of universal design from the architectural approach,to Vygotsky's theory of the brain processes of learning. Hands-on experience.

Abstract

Universal Design (UD) began as an architectural concept, a proactive response to legislative mandates as well as societal and economic changes that called for providing access for people with disabilities (Center for Universal Design [CUD],2007). Ronald Mace who coined the term Universal Design, promotes the consideration of the needs of all potential users in the planning and development of a space, product, or program, an approach that is equally applicable to architecture or education. It also supports the notion that when providing an architectural feature or educational service, to enhance accessibility and inclusion for one population, we are often benefiting all occupants or participants. The Universal Design principles have been adapted to education through a number of models that emerged in the last decade including Universal Design for Learning (UDL; Center for Applied Special Technology, n.d.;Rose,2001;Rose& Meyer 2000),Universal Design for Instruction,(Scott, McGuire,&Shawn

Keypoints

  1. Compare and contrast different UD, UDL and UID approaches
  2. Develop activities to invlove faculty on creating a universally designed environment
  3. Apply UID principles in the design o instructional materials and evaluation tools, and

Speaker Bio(s)

Estela Landeros

Dr. Estela Landeros has worked over 30 years in the field of assistive technology supporting the implementation of assistive technology computer labs in several Latin American countries through grants from DOL, HP, IBM, and Microsoft as Programs Manager at the Organization for American States. She worked as Assistive Technology Coordinator for 10 years at the Training and Technical Assistance Center at George Mason University. She is currently implementing an Accessibility Initiative at NVCC She has presented at EDUCAUSE, CSUN, and ATIA in topics related to assistive technology in K-12 as well as UDL.

Stephanie Gernert

Stephanie Gernert has worked with people with disabilities for the past decade, from infants up to higher education students. She taught special education classes in Fairfax County Public Schools (VA) and is currently the Assistive Technology Coordinator at Northern Virginia Community College. As a member of the Office of Disability Support Services, she is assisting in implementing the Accessibility Initiative. In addition to her responsibilities as Assistive Technology Coordinator, she interacts with personnel on the six campuses and works with college committees on improving access for all students.

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