https://padlet.com/hartdm2/m7soyy0nah0yiwje en-us 2023-06-12 16:02:02 UTC 2025-10-29 18:28:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f469-1f3eb.png hartdm2 https://padlet.com/hartdm2/m7soyy0nah0yiwje/wish/2621286144 1. This video is a brief overview of the history of Universal Design.
2. To fully understand UD, it is important to learn its history. This video discusses Universal Design in the context of the disability rights movement that positions disability as social, and mentions the Americans with Disabilities Act.]]> 2023-06-12 16:04:15 UTC https://padlet.com/hartdm2/m7soyy0nah0yiwje/wish/2621286144 hartdm2 https://padlet.com/hartdm2/m7soyy0nah0yiwje/wish/2621287726

This TED Talk by Michael Nesmith describes the importance of Universal Design from his perspective as a deaf person who works on media and marketing for Amazon.

This resource not only explains what Universal Design is, but also explains its importance. Nesmith describes how everyone benefits from Universal Design, which dispels the misconception that UD is only for people with disabilities.

]]> 2023-06-12 16:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/hartdm2/m7soyy0nah0yiwje/wish/2621287726 hartdm2 https://padlet.com/hartdm2/m7soyy0nah0yiwje/wish/2621293211 1. This video first goes into the basics of Universal Design for Learning, then demonstrates how this works by including interviews with K-12 school teachers/principals and recordings of class time.
2. I found this to be a valuable resource because it shows how real-life educators implement the principles of UDL in their classes. Although I teach in higher ed rather than K-12, many of their suggestions are still relevant to me (for example, engaging activities rather than lecturing).]]> 2023-06-12 16:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/hartdm2/m7soyy0nah0yiwje/wish/2621293211 hartdm2 https://padlet.com/hartdm2/m7soyy0nah0yiwje/wish/2621293963 1. This website provides an overview of Universal Design and an array of useful resources for learning more about it.
2. This resource is relevant to me as someone who is familiar with the concept but hasn't necessarily done a lot of research into UD. It gives me a lot of starting places to begin learning more.]]> 2023-06-12 16:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/hartdm2/m7soyy0nah0yiwje/wish/2621293963 hartdm2 https://padlet.com/hartdm2/m7soyy0nah0yiwje/wish/2621294502 1. This video, as the title implies, is a quick overview of the purpose and meaning of Universal Design for Learning. 
2. This is relevant in my understanding of UDL because it breaks it down into the "why," including research from fields like neuroscience, as well as the "how," going over aspects like Engagement and Representation.]]> 2023-06-12 16:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/hartdm2/m7soyy0nah0yiwje/wish/2621294502 hartdm2 https://padlet.com/hartdm2/m7soyy0nah0yiwje/wish/2621296022 1. This is an instructor-geared resource on why and how to incorporate Universal Design in classes, and includes additional links to resources and tools.
2. The questions to consider in the "Getting Started" section are useful when designing a course. I plan to use this resource when planning my UNV 101 this fall. I especially like the suggestions about mid-course evaluations, which is something I have been striving to implement in my classes.]]> 2023-06-12 16:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/hartdm2/m7soyy0nah0yiwje/wish/2621296022 hartdm2 https://padlet.com/hartdm2/m7soyy0nah0yiwje/wish/2621297702 1. It goes into the definition and history of Universal Design, how one might implement this in the classroom, and sources for further reading.
2. I appreciate how thorough this resource is and the fact it is research-based. This resource helps me situate UD in a historical moment and see how it has grown since its inception.]]> 2023-06-12 16:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/hartdm2/m7soyy0nah0yiwje/wish/2621297702 hartdm2 https://padlet.com/hartdm2/m7soyy0nah0yiwje/wish/2621298513 1. In this academic article, Dalton et. al. discuss the background of UD and UDL and then go into detail about several ways this has been implemented in schools in the US and South Africa.
2. The examples are, for me, the most useful component of this resource. I learn best when I see how others put theory into practice.]]> 2023-06-12 16:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/hartdm2/m7soyy0nah0yiwje/wish/2621298513 hartdm2 https://padlet.com/hartdm2/m7soyy0nah0yiwje/wish/2621299160 1. This resource is the home page for the annual Conference on Learning Design, which is promoted by several universities in Italy.
2. I always enjoy attending conferences to learn more about the field, and although Italy is a bit far for me at the moment, it's important to learn about professional development opportunities that exist.]]> 2023-06-12 16:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/hartdm2/m7soyy0nah0yiwje/wish/2621299160 hartdm2 https://padlet.com/hartdm2/m7soyy0nah0yiwje/wish/2621299800 1. This resource is an academic article exploring students' perspectives on UD in virtual environments and argues that although the landscape of higher ed has shifted greatly, teaching design hasn't caught up on all aspects.
2. This is a relevant resource because it's important to consider students' perspectives, not just instructors', as students are the ones we're trying to teach! Although the sample size was very small for this article, I could see this being the basis for future studies.]]> 2023-06-12 16:22:29 UTC https://padlet.com/hartdm2/m7soyy0nah0yiwje/wish/2621299800