UDL at Sydney Masterclass series on inclusive assessment design
What does it mean to design assessments to be inclusive, valid and fair? Why does it matter? Whose responsibility is it? How do we…
The many firsts of the first-year experience
In the first week of semester, a student stopped me on campus. My staff lanyard must have been a beacon to this nervous student…
Supporting first-year transition to university at Sydney
A student’s first year at university is the springboard to their learning journey. Making a successful transition to university is crucial to helping students…
From Reactive to Intentional: The Impact and Opportunity of the Proactive Design Intensive
Transparent, inclusive, and intentional course design is no longer a “nice to have”-it’s essential. As university classrooms become more diverse and student needs more…
Improve your UDL literacy – Interview with UDL expert Dr. Elizabeth Berquist
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that can be used to guide the design of accessible and challenging learning environments for all…
Designing for diversity – creating bridges and lowering barriers
Throughout most of its history, universities have been largely known for their exclusivity. Terms such as the “ivory tower” have come to reflect not…