UDLi December 2024
Cultivating Resourceful Learners: a Universal Design for Learning Institute will take place virtually (via Zoom), December 9-11, 2024. Participants will have the opportunity to work independently, in groups, and one-on-one with facilitators from the Accessible Dartmouth Initiative (ADI) to create a plan to support learners' executive functioning in their courses.
Institute Details
Our UDL institutes facilitate hands-on exploration of the UDL framework, which draws on evidence-based principles to "improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn" (CAST).
The institute is designed for instructors teaching courses and staff educators in co-curricular spaces at Dartmouth. We will focus on cultivating resourceful learners by supporting their executive function, prompting instructors to design options for:
- strengthening emotional capacity
- building knowledge
- developing strategies for success
To kick off the institute experience, there are approximately 2-4 hours of pre-work via Canvas, introducing core concepts and providing participants and facilitators the chance to connect. Throughout our time together, participants collaborate with colleagues and receive individualized guidance from facilitators to identify and address barriers in their courses that may prevent learners from accessing and engaging with the course materials. Participants who complete the institute are eligible to opt into the ADI course grant and receive a certificate of completion.
UDLi Goals
During the institute, you will:
- Design and develop 1 or more course interventions.
- Collaborate with colleagues to refine instructional practices and materials.
- Prepare for the Accessible Dartmouth Initiative Course Grant application process and apply, if interested. (Note: Completion of the institute is part of grant requirements, therefore we highly encourage eligible participants to apply.)
Key dates
- Deadline extended: Monday, November 25, 2024 at noon - Applications for the December 2024 institute are due
- Friday, November 22, 2024 - Institute Canvas site available to participants with pre-work
- December 9-11, 2024 - UDLi sessions on Zoom
- 10am-2:30 pm EST with a lunch break from noon-1pm
Application Materials
UDLi Applications are due Monday, November 25, 2024 at noon (Deadline extended). Preview the application (Create a Google Doc Copy) then submit your answers to the UDLi Application form.
Thank you for your interest in UDLi. If you have any questions before applying, please contact dcal@dartmouth.edu.
We're looking forward to working with you.