Course Syllabus

This workshop is designed to help current and future educators understand the principles and application of Universal Design and the use of Assistive Technology in educational environments. The course is structured in Modules that are organized sequentially, and therefore completion of each module is recommended prior to moving on to the next topic. The readings and assignments will help build the understanding of these topics through discussion forums and peer reviews. The list of readings utilized in this workshop is provided below. 

Burgstahler, S. (2012). Universal Design in Education: Principles and Applications. Links to an external site. Retrieved from Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology.

CAST (2011). Universal Design for Learning Guidelines version 2.0. Wakefield, MA.

Full Text format of UDL Guidelines 2.0 Links to an external site.

UDL Graphic Organizer with links to descriptions Links to an external site.

United Spinal Association (2015).  Disability Etiquette Links to an external site..  Kew Gardens, NY.

W3.org (2016).  How to Meet WCAG 2.0 Quick Reference Links to an external site..  Copyright © 2016 W3C ^® (MIT Links to an external site., ERCIM Links to an external site., Keio Links to an external site., Beihang Links to an external site.) Usage policies apply Links to an external site..

W3CSchools.com (2017). HTML Introduction Links to an external site.. Copyright Links to an external site. Refsnes Data.

Wendt, O., & Lloyd, L. L. (2011). Augmentative and Alternative Communications Perspectives: Assistive Technology: Principles and Applications for Communication Disorders and Special Education (1st ed., Vol. 4). Links to an external site. Bingley, WA, UK: Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

W3.org (2016).  How to Meet WCAG 2.0 Quick Reference Links to an external site..  Copyright © 2016 W3C ^® (MIT Links to an external site., ERCIM Links to an external site., Keio Links to an external site., Beihang Links to an external site.) Usage policies apply Links to an external site..

W3CSchools.com (2017). HTML Introduction Links to an external site.. Copyright Links to an external site. Refsnes Data.

WebAIM.org (2013).  Constructing a POUR Website. Links to an external site.  Utah State University, Logan, UT.

WebAIM.org (2013).  Semantic Structure Links to an external site.. Utah State University, Logan, UT.

WebAIM.org (2013).  Microsoft Word: Creating Accessible Documents Links to an external site..  Utah State University, Logan, UT.

WebAIM.org (2013).  PDF Accessibility: Defining Acrobat PDF Accessibility Links to an external site..  Utah State University, Logan, UT.

Utilizing these materials and others provided in this workshop, reflections will be shared via several discussion forums and an assignment that will require submissions and peer reviews. These reflections will be used to gauge each students' understanding of these principles. All assignments and discussions are required for successful completion of this workshop. Successful completion of the required course content is rewarded with a Credly badge Links to an external site..