UDL- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines for Higher Education

UDL- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines for Higher Education

Framework for creating inclusive digital learning spaces

The UDL Guidelines provide a framework for creating inclusive and flexible learning environments. The resource outlines principles for multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression to accommodate diverse learners. These guidelines help HEIs implement accessible and adaptive digital learning strategies.

CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology)

Derived from CAST’s UDL research and implementation strategies

CAST

2024 (Latest Update)

CAST Research Team, Accessibility and Inclusion Experts

Open access under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license

Free to use, adapt, and distribute with proper attribution

Related to instructional design, accessibility laws (ADA, WCAG), and inclusive digital learning strategies

Web-based interactive guidelines, downloadable PDF, online training modules

English (with translations in Spanish, French, and other languages)

Digital Learning Framework, Open Educational Resource (OER)

CAST - UDL Guidelines for HEIs

Global (Applicable to Higher Education Institutions worldwide)

https://udlguidelines.cast.org/

Instructions on how to be used:

https://www.coursera.org/lecture/inclusive-online-teaching/introduction-to-universal-design-for-learning-udl-oDeXT?utm_medium=sem&utm_source=gg&utm_campaign=b2c_emea_x_multi_ftcof_career-academy_cx_dr_bau_gg_pmax_gc_s1_en_m_hyb_23-12_x&campaignid=20858198824&adgroupid=&device=c&keyword=&matchtype=&network=x&devicemodel=&creativeid=&assetgroupid=6490027433&targetid=&extensionid=&placement=&gad_source=2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxZHAjJ2viwMVApFQBh3DxgkqEAAYASAAEgJU0fD_BwE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYN-qrKIIYI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmGgplQkrVw