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Universal Design for Learning Institute

UDLi August 2025

Elevating Joy in Teaching & Learning: a Universal Design for Learning Institute will take place virtually (via Zoom), August 5-7, 2025. 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 cultivate classroom communities in which they and their learners can flourish.

Institute Details

These 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 elevating joy by drawing on UDL considerations that bolster motivation, wellbeing, and community.

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 and with each other. 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

  • Monday, July 14 at noon - Applications for the August 2025 institute are due
  • Monday, July 21 - Institute Canvas site available to participants with pre-work
  • August 5, 6, & 7 - UDLi sessions on Zoom
    • 10am-2:30 pm EST with a lunch break from noon-1pm

 

Application Materials

UDLi Applications are due Monday, July 14 at noon. 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.