“We thought this was a great opportunity to partner with an organization that understood some of the unique design challenges of creating a truly inclusive space where all children can learn and play together”
Huawei Australia has launched an AI-powered app designed to improve the reading experience for children who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Historically, there’s often been a disconnect between the research that universities do related to transit and the actual policies and practices introduced by transit agencies. The research might be promising, but the links haven’t always been made to practical implementation.
Temple University students are making a profound difference in the quality of life of some young people, and all it is costing is care and commitment.
My students need to have more seating options when they walk into my room.
For each of the past six summers, a new group of unique students has gathered at OCAD University to participate in an unusual course called Unlearning And Questioning. This begins the most difficult part of their two-year masters study in inclusive design: to question assumptions, unlearn conformity and remove boundaries to thought.
This little-known provision in ESSA is important for districts to consider, especially since there’s funding attached and UDL principles aren’t only for learners with disabilities. UDL can work for all students, bringing new and interesting elements into traditional curricula.
For years, students across the country have been frustrated by the lack of real educational opportunities in community-engaged design. While a handful of programs are gradually emerging to fill that demand, the problem of access remains: Not every student has the privilege to attend one of the few institutions that offer these programs. So what about everyone else? How can an education in impact design become a reality for a broader group of designers?
Second-grade classrooms at Ixonia Elementary are exploring Universal Design for Learning (UDL) practices.
Other grades and classrooms around the district are incorporating UDL into their work, but there are some things that are unique to 2nd grade at Ixonia. For example, we are the youngest grade to be piloting UDL practices. If you visit our classrooms, you will observe how we’ve created open spaces in our homerooms. This was very important because we co-teach all subjects, and we wanted to make sure there was enough room to comfortably fit 40 students.
Three CSU faculty have published their research on more inclusive learning environments in a new book chapter in the highly respected Universal Design in Higher Education, 2nd edition.
Universal design for learning is a set of principles that help instructors create inclusive learning environments accessible to students with disabilities and others with diverse learning needs.