UDL Plus One Workshop

Welcome to the UDL Plus One Workshop

This workshop explores how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can enhance teaching and learning experiences for all students, regardless of their abilities, backgrounds, or learning preferences. Based on the work of Thomas J. Tobin and Kirsten T. Behling, you'll learn how to implement the practical Plus One Approach to make your courses more accessible and engaging.

By the end of this session, you will:

• Experience both traditional and UDL-enhanced lessons firsthand
• Understand the three core principles of Universal Design for Learning
• Develop a concrete plan to enhance one aspect of your teaching
• Know how to continue building on your UDL implementation over time

Before we explore the Plus One Approach in detail, let's start by experiencing how small enhancements can significantly improve learning. Please select one of the topics below - preferably one you're less familiar with - to put yourself in your students' shoes.

Choose a Topic to Explore

Select one of the two topics below to get started. You'll experience the biggest effect if you choose one that you're not familiar with. You want to be in the seat of a student for this experience.

About the Plus One Approach

The Plus One approach is a practical strategy for implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in your teaching. Rather than completely redesigning your courses, you add one alternative method of engagement, representation, or action/expression.