InclUDE Repository of Accessible Digital Tools
subject: The InclUDE Repository of Accessible Digital Tools is a platform of digital tools and resources that can be used to promote inclusive education in online and blended learning settings. This repository includes resources for the creation and presentation of accessible digital content. Alongside providing accessibility solutions for specific user needs and disabilities, it also aims to provide tools for use in high and low-resource environments. This platform provides a single catalogue of tools and resources for teaching professionals and students to make their content more accessible or more easily access teaching materials. With the tools on this platform users can: Produce content in more accessible formats. Better meet the special education needs of learners. Be empowered to access learning materials more independently.
description: The platform aims to provide a comprehensive repository of resources that can be used by teachers, lecturers, students, social service providers and their families to increase the accessibility and inclusivity of online learning practices.
creator: University of Wolverhampton (UK) with Universität Klagenfurt (Austria), Université Rennes II (France) and the European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities (Belgium)
source: InclUDE project website: https://includeonline.eu/
publisher: EASPD and Inclusive University Digital Education (InclUDE) Project Consortium
date: 2022
contributor: IncluDE Project Consortium
format: Online platform of accessible and inclusive digital tools for inclusive education and beyond.
language: English, French, German
type: Online platform of resources
coverage: EU

TINEL- Toward INclusive E-Learning: UdeL experiences and good practices
subject: Improving Accessibility of eLearning in Higher Education from Universal Design for Learning perspective.
description: The overall ambition of TINEL was to contribute to a shift from the notion of accessibility for “vulnerable” or “disadvantaged” groups to an inclusive mindset based on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) thinking. The project improved inclusive eLearning from UDL perspective by producing new knowledge for greater understanding and responsiveness to social, ethnic, linguistic and cultural diversity on three levels: 1) inclusive eLearning practices and use of UDL in facing different needs of higher education students on national and transnational levels; 2) innovative pedagogical and technological skills and support network for educators; 3) a training model to begin sensitizing faculty and staff on the issues for designing inclusive e-learning within the context of UDL.
creator: The Association of Finnish eLearning Centre (NGO), University of Jyväskylä Lund University Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) University of York Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK).
source: TINEL Project website: https://sites.google.com/eoppimiskeskus.fi/tinel-learning-material/structure?authuser=0
publisher: HAMK – Häme University of Applied Sciences
date: 2018 - 2021
contributor: TINEL Project Consortium
format: Online
language: English
type: freely available corpus of best practices

Coursera
subject: Online Learning, Inclusive Digital Education, Open Access to Higher Education
description: Coursera offers many free and open online courses (MOOCs) from universities worldwide. These courses cover education, accessibility, instructional design, and inclusive digital learning. HEIs can leverage these courses for curriculum development, faculty training, and student learning enhancement.
creator: Coursera (Collaborating Universities and Institutions)
source: Derived from partner universities and institutions providing open online courses
publisher: Coursera
date: Ongoing (Courses updated regularly)
contributor: Universities, subject-matter experts, and instructional designers
rights: Some courses are open access, while others require enrollment or payment for certificates Free for audit access, but some courses have paid certification options. Licensing depends on the university providing the course.
relation: Related to open educational resources (OER), inclusive pedagogy, and online course design
format: Online courses (videos, interactive quizzes, reading materials, peer-reviewed assignments)
language: English (with multilingual subtitles in Spanish, French, German, and more)
type: Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), Open Educational Resource (OER)
identifier: Coursera - Open Higher Education Courses
coverage: Global (Courses available for learners worldwide)

Open Educational Resources (OER) for Inclusive Digital Learning in Higher Education
subject: Open Educational Resources (OER), Digital Learning, Inclusive Education, Accessibility in Higher Education
description: OER Commons is a public digital library of open educational resources. It provides free and openly licensed teaching materials, textbooks, and online courses across multiple disciplines. HEIs can integrate these materials into their curricula to support inclusive and equitable education.
creator: ISKME (Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education)
source: Derived from contributions by educators, institutions, and subject-matter experts worldwide
publisher: OER Commons (Managed by ISKME)
date: Ongoing (Resources continuously updated)
contributor: Educators, universities, instructional designers, accessibility advocates
rights: Open access under various Creative Commons licenses Free to use, adapt, and redistribute depending on specific license (CC-BY, CC-BY-SA, CC-BY-NC, etc.)
relation: Related to open-access textbooks, inclusive curriculum development, and digital learning strategies
format: Digital textbooks, lesson plans, online courses, multimedia content, PDFs, and interactive tools
language: English (Many resources available in Spanish, French, and other languages)
type: Digital Learning Repository, Open Educational Resource (OER)
identifier: OER Commons - Open Higher Education Repository
coverage: Global (Accessible to HEIs worldwide)

Saylor Academy: Free Online Courses for Higher Education
subject: Open Online Courses, Digital Learning, Inclusive Education, Higher Education Technology
description: Saylor Academy offers free, self-paced online courses designed for higher education institutions (HEIs). These courses cover diverse subjects, including inclusive education, open-access learning, and digital pedagogy. HEIs can integrate Saylor Academy courses into their curricula to enhance accessibility and equitable learning.
creator: Saylor Academy (Nonprofit Education Organization)
source: Derived from contributions by educators, institutions, and subject-matter experts worldwide
publisher: Saylor Academy
date: Ongoing (Continuously updated)
contributor: University professors, instructional designers, open education advocates
rights: Open access under Creative Commons License (CC-BY) Free to use, adapt, and redistribute under Creative Commons licenses
relation: Related to open-access digital education, online course design, and self-paced learning
format: Online courses, digital textbooks, PDFs, interactive assessments
language: English (Some courses available in Spanish and other languages)
type: Open Online Course Platform, Digital Learning Repository
identifier: Saylor Academy - Free Online Learning for HEIs
coverage: Global (Accessible to HEIs and learners worldwide)

National Archive of PhD Thesis
subject: Open Access Research, Higher Education, Doctoral Dissertations, Academic Publications
description: Didaktorika.gr is a national repository for doctoral dissertations from Greek universities. It provides open access to academic research, supporting HEIs in integrating high-quality research materials into inclusive and digital learning curricula.
creator: National Documentation Centre (EKT)
source: Doctoral dissertations submitted to Greek universities
publisher: National Documentation Centre (EKT), Greece
date: Ongoing (New dissertations added continuously)
contributor: Greek universities, PhD researchers, academic institutions
rights: Open access, with varying copyright restrictions depending on the dissertation Free to read and reference. Some dissertations may have restrictions on distribution or modifications.
relation: Related to open-access academic research, doctoral education, and higher education digital libraries
format: Digital repository (PDFs of doctoral dissertations)
language: Primarily Greek, with some dissertations available in English
type: Open-Access Digital Repository, Academic Research Database
identifier: Didaktorika.gr - Greek Doctoral Dissertation Repository
coverage: National (Doctoral research from Greek universities), with relevance for global academic audiences

TEDEd
subject: Digital learning, online courses
description: TED-Ed provides interesting, animated teachings on a variety of subjects, such as learning and critical thinking. It gives teachers the resources they need to make interactive lessons based on YouTube videos, TED Talks, or TED-Ed animations. Users can take part in initiatives like Student Talks, which assist students in creating their own TED-style presentations, study carefully chosen lessons, and build personalized collections. Through discussions, interactive exercises, and videos, the platform encourages active learning.
creator: TED
source: TED
publisher: TED
date: 2011
contributor: TED team, educators, students, designers, instructors, trainers, parents
rights: TED Conferences, LLC. All rights reserved. Free for educational and non-commercial use.
relation: OER
format: Online platform (including videos, templates and instructions)
language: English
type: Educational resource, guidelines and templates for digital courses
coverage: Global

Free Digital Learning Resources for Inclusive Higher Education
subject: Open Courseware, Digital Learning, Inclusive Education, Accessibility in Higher Education
description: MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW) is a free and open collection of educational resources from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It includes complete course materials such as lecture notes, assignments, and video lectures across multiple disciplines. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) can use these resources to support inclusive and equitable education.
creator: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
source: Derived from MIT courses and contributions by educators and subject-matter experts worldwide
publisher: MIT OpenCourseWare
date: Ongoing
contributor: MIT Faculty, instructional designers, educators
rights: Open access under Creative Commons License (CC-BY-NC-SA) Free to use, adapt, and redistribute for non-commercial purposes with attribution
relation: Related to open-access learning materials, inclusive curriculum development, and digital education strategies
format: Digital textbooks, lecture videos, PDFs, problem sets, and interactive course materials
language: English (Some courses available in other languages via translations)
type: Digital Learning Repository, Open Courseware (OCW)
identifier: MIT OpenCourseWare - Global Digital Education Repository
coverage: Global (Accessible to HEIs worldwide)

MERLOT
subject: Accessible resources, inclusive education, digital learning
description: MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching) provides instructional materials like lesson plans, multimedia, and course materials. It promotes a cooperative community by assisting educators in producing, disseminating, and reviewing content. In order to help users evaluate and enhance contents, MERLOT also includes tools for peer review and content development. It is a multidisciplinary tool that may be used for both teaching and learning.
creator: MERLOT
source: MERLOT is a program of the California State University Long Beach, partnering with educational institutions, professional societies, and industry.
publisher: MERLOT
date: 2020
contributor: MERLOT team, educators, academic staff, students
rights: MERLOT is a program of the California State University. © Copyright 1997-2020. All rights reserved. Free for educational and non-commercial use. Can be adapted and shared with attribution.
relation: Related to Open Education Resources
format: Online resource
language: English
type: Educational resource
identifier: MERLOT - Supporting Teaching and Learning
coverage: Global

Kingston University - Developing an Inclusive Curriculum - 1
subject: Inclusive curriculum; higher education; inclusive principles; content; pedagogic styles; assessment; accessibility
description: This OER introduces the principles of an inclusive curriculum and outlines strategies to address three areas of the curriculum; content; pedagogic styles and assessment.
creator: Kingston University London
source: This resource is based on Kingston University's Excellence Framework for an Inclusive Curriculum.
publisher: Kingston University London
date: This resource was added to Youtube on 19/10/2016.
contributor: Written by – Annie Hughes, Owen Beacock & Dominic Jackson-Cole – Centre for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Sound recording – Ebby Acquah Voice over – Toby Everett Animation by Chris Shaw
rights: All content is copyright of Kingston University, 2023.
format: Video/Youtube Duration: 3:12 minutes
language: English
coverage: Kingston University. (2016, October 19). Kingston University - Developing an inclusive Curriculum - 1 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbjAsDjZRD0