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You Are Invited to Join Us for the UDL University Book Discussion
The NDSU Accessibility Committee, in collaboration with the Learning & Applied Innovation Center and Office of Teaching & Learning, is hosting a Book Discussion on Universal Design for Learning in March and April 2024.
UDL University: Designing for Variability Across the Postsecondary Curriculum
UDL University, published by CAST, is a collection of essays by sixteen educators from Goodwin University, who “share their experiences of applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to their instructional practice.From the sciences to the humanities to vocational technologies, these professors share practical tips and insights, and offer glimpses into their own journeys as learners, too” (CAST catalog description).
The book is organized into four sections with 3-6 chapters per section, written by different educators. They write about personalizing communication, practicing social justice, and motivating others through passion.
Join us to discuss this very practical book, share stories from your classrooms, and learn from others about what UDL means and how it can be best applied to your own learning, teaching, and service.
To participate, you’re asked to read at least one of the target chapters for each discussion session, and to come ready to share some thoughts about what you read.
Dates & Times
March 13th, Wednesday, 3:00-3:50 pm – Chapters 1-4
March 20th, Wednesday, 3:00-3:50 pm – Chapters 5-7
March 27th, Wednesday, 3:00-3:50 pm – Chapters 8-11
April 3rd, Wednesday, 3:00-3:50 pm – Chapters 12-16
Please Sign-up to join the discussion. Discussion will be held via Zoom – link will be sent out after signing up.
Books available at
Previous Book
Fall 2023
Small Teaching Online: Applying Learning Science in Online Classes
By: Flower Darby with James M. Lang
Flower Darby is an Associate Director of the Teaching for Learning Center at the University of Missouri. Prior to that, she held roles such as Assistant Dean of Online and Innovative Pedagogies, Director of Teaching for Student Success, and Senior Instructional Designer.She met James Lang, author of the Small Teaching book while working at Northern Arizona University. Darby attended a presentation by James Lang on his book. Darby shared “I believe online classes can be better, and I'm convinced the small teaching approach is a powerful way to help make that happen. So, I introduced myself to Jim that very day”. Following that meeting, the collaboration in writing Small Teaching Online began.
Fall 2022
What Inclusive Instructors Do: Principles and Practices for Excellence in College Teaching
By: Tracie Marcella Addy, Derek Dube, Khadijah A. Mitchell, and Mallory SoRelle 
This book is a journey traveling through stories shared by the authors introducing us to a framework that creates and supports inclusive classroom environments (in person & online). Authors of the book created a trailer, to help get us excited about reading their book - https://youtu.be/i1EJrNBKgtE