3C-REVISED Access Reboot Heqco Conference 2023 GBC Panel

Sharmaine Itwaru (speaker) - Professor • Danny Smith (speaker) - Professor • Joanna Friend (speaker) - Manager of Universal Design for Learning and Accessible Pedagogy • Susan Toews (moderator) - Dean, Centre for Preparatory and Liberal Studies 3 Joanna Friend she/they Manager of Universal Design for Learning and Accessible Pedagogy George Brown College • An Introduction to Universal Design for Le. [...] 4 2 2023-11-15 Universal Design for Learning (UDL) “UDL addresses learner Based on the science of learning variability through proactive, intentional design of Designing to the learning environments, ‘edges’, not the average curricula, technology and materials in order to meet Reduce barriers the needs of all learners”. [...] Sharmaine Itwaru School of ESL Centre for Preparatory and Liberal Studies George Brown College 22 22 11 2023-11-15 UDL = Paradigm Shift • Pandemic - forced changes in curriculum and pedagogy • Inclusive learning – UDL Framing • Paradigm shift required - adopt UDL mindset – widen our lens of inclusivity • Embracing UDL principles as a philosophy is an instrument of decolonizing curriculum and pedag. [...] • George Brown College (2022): “The process of decolonizing the curriculum is an important step in creating a more equitable and inclusive learning environment and one that promotes critical thinking and challenges dominant narratives and power dynamics.” 28 14 2023-11-15 AI Я US • AI presents the new social norm that those with AI competency will have a greater chance of success. [...] • Active Learning (Kolb) • Mastery oriented feedback • "Ungrading" • All UDL principles 32 16 2023-11-15 Implementation Danny Smith he/him School of Marketing Centre for Business George Brown College 33 “Our 🧠s are My Practice and My Students better than AI 💻.” - student My practice is guided by: • UDL, accessibility, and inclusivity My practice is influenced by industry’s use of technology • Co.