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Practical Strategies for the Inclusion of All Students
By Beth Lee This is the final post in a three-part series highlighting accessibility and writing across the curriculum. In writing-intensive and writing-across-the-curriculum contexts, fostering a sense of belonging requires instructional design that anticipates learner variability rather than relying on reactive accommodations. This post examines Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a pedagogical framework that…
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Dyslexia-Friendly Writing Strategies
By Jessica Love This is the second in a three-part series highlighting accessibility and writing across the curriculum. Professors can adapt their writing to meet the needs of students with dyslexia. By making the style and formatting choices discussed in this blog, writers can make reading easier for readers with dyslexia. Many post-secondary students are…
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Access for All
Designing Accessible Online Curriculum By Dr. Carolyn Stevenson The first in a three-part series highlighting accessibility and writing across the curriculum, this blog post explores how intentional course design can remove barriers and support diverse learners in online higher education. It highlights practical strategies grounded in accessibility to ensure content is usable by learners of…
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Beyond the Books:
Diverse Design to Dispel Disengagement By Dr. Ritu Sharma This blog shares a personal journey from the less engaging, rote-learning educational system in India to the dynamic, inclusive pedagogical approaches in the USA. It contrasts the lack of personalized attention and discouraged creativity with current methods that emphasize engagement, diversity, and individualized learning styles. The…
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