Online Course: Universal Design Beyond the Classroom (Autumn 2024)
October 7 @ 8:00 am - December 15 @ 5:00 pm
This course is for colleagues who interact either directly or indirectly with learners beyond the reaches of the classroom setting who wish to utilise the Universal Design for Learning framework to provide an inclusive educational experience. It will provide practical knowledge and tips to empower student support and engagement staff working beyond the classroom in further and higher education and training. This Badge is sibling to the Digital Badge for Universal Design in Teaching & Learning. Not sure which Badge is for you? Complete this quick quiz Which Badge Should I Take? to help your decision.
This 10-week course consists of:
- 5 self-directed online modules
- 4 peer group sessions: these meetings allow participants to engage with each other, learn about different contexts, and share ideas.
- 3 recorded webinars
- 1 redesign activity: using the Universal Design framework and a +1 approach, participants will redesign an aspect of their work and report on findings from their implementation.
A flexible programme to fit around busy schedules, this course provides an opportunity for sustained reflection, helps make sense of inclusion, enhances participants’ skill sets and is a valuable piece of continuous professional development. This badge will serve to inspire you to universally design your practices, regardless of your role, so that all students and staff can engage with your work.
Course Schedule
| Digital Badge Dates Autumn 2024 | ||||
| Week | Date | Time | Topic | Facilitator |
| Week 1 | 07/10/24 | 13:00 | Orientation | AHEAD & UCD |
| Week beg 07/10/24 | N/A | Module 1 eLearning | N/A | |
| Week 2 | Week beg 14/10/24 | N/A | Module 2 eLearning | N/A |
| Week beg 14/10/24 | TBC | 1st Peer Group Meeting | Peer Group Facilitator | |
| Week 3 | 24/10/24 | 13:00 | Introducing the Redesign Activity | AHEAD & UCD |
| Week beg 24/10/24 | N/A | Module 3 eLearning | N/A | |
| Week 4 | Week beg 28/10/24 | N/A | Module 4 eLearning | N/A |
| Week 5 | Week beg 04/11/24 | N/A | Module 5 eLearning | N/A |
| Week 6 | Week beg 11/11/24 | N/A | Redesign Activity Work Ongoing | N/A |
| Week 7 | Week beg 18/11/24 | N/A | Redesign Activity Work Ongoing | N/A |
| Week 8 | Week beg 25/11/24 | N/A | Redesign Activity Work Ongoing | N/A |
| Week 9 | Week beg 02/12/24 | N/A | Redesign Activity Work Ongoing | N/A |
| Week 10 | 09/12/24 | 13:00 | Redesign Submission Questions and Facilitator Badge Information | AHEAD & UCD |
| Submission Date | 15/12/24 | 23:59 | Submission of Redesign activity and Peer Verification Form | N/A |
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the current context in relation to Universal Design in tertiary education, reflecting on the diversity of your own student/learner populations;
- Explain and demonstrate understanding of the key areas of accessibility legislation which must be adhered to in an educational setting;
- Evaluate the diverse needs of learners, identifying how learners’ circumstances can impact their experience;
- Reflect on how you can remove barriers to access through Universal Design of student/learner supports and services;
- Apply the principles of Universal Design to your own practice.
Learning Activities
| Activity | Per week | Ten Weeks |
| Live Webinar | 60 min | 3 hours |
| Peer Group meeting | 30-60 min | 1.5-3 hours |
| Independent learning | N/A | 7 hours |
| Redesign Activity | N/A | 12 hours |
| Total | N/A | 25 hours |
Content
| Indicative content | Facilitator/Guest speaker |
| Introduction to Universal Design
Multiple Means of Engagement Multiple Means of Representation Multiple Means of Action & Expression Mapping the Learner Journey |
AHEAD & UCD |
| Facilitator’s Badge | Dr Lisa Padden, UCD
Purpose: Develop capacity for delivery of Digital Badge by institution staff for institution staff |
Registration
For more information, please contact UDBeyond@ahead.ie, or our eLearning and Digital Media Officer Danielle O’Rourke – danielle.orourke@ahead.ie