To all faculty: WHY + HOW: Implementing Universal Design for Learning* in Your Brightspace Course Sites * Do you need TIME + SUPPORT to design your Brightspace course sites for Spring 2025? * Do you want to make your Brightspace course sites INCLUSIVE + ACCESSIBLE? Apply for a two-day workshop to take place January 14-15, 2025 for hands-on support to incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL)* strategies into your Brightspace course sites. Apply at: https://forms.office.com/r/iBPYdSmCc6. All instructors, including full-time faculty and part-time adjuncts, who will be teaching in the spring are welcome. Workshop time is set aside for you to complete significant course prep in Brightspace that incorporates UDL. We will be using Brightspace as the learning platform, so you’ll have an opportunity to experience it as a learner. In-person Workshop: Dates: Tuesday and Wednesday, January 14-15, 2025 Time: 9:45 am-3:30 pm Location: Queens College, room to be announced Breakfast and lunch will be served. Faculty who complete both days will receive a gift card for $200. Bring your questions about creating an inclusive Brightspace learning environment for in-person and online classes and about designing course materials you need for the semester! Space is limited! Please complete your Application by 11:59 pm on December 17. * Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until we reach capacity. * Apply soon to make sure you have a spot! * Applicants will be notified by December 20, 2024. Who should attend? * Faculty who want to make their Brightspace inclusive and accessible to all learners. * Faculty interested in implementing UDL strategies in their classes. * Faculty seeking hands-on support to build out their Brightspace course sites. Information: CTLOnline@qc.cuny.edu<mailto:CTLOnline@qc.cuny.edu> WHY + HOW: Implementing Universal Design for Learning in Your Brightspace Course Sites<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/brightspace-udl-workshop/> The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Collaborative at Queens College, the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Leadership (CETLL), and the Office of Innovation and Student Success are offering this workshop, with support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Inclusive Excellence 3 grant. *UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING: As described by About Universal Design for Learning<https://www.cast.org/impact/universal-design-for-learning-udl>, "Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn. The goal of UDL<https://udlguidelines.cast.org/more/udl-goal/> is learner agency that is purposeful & reflective, resourceful & authentic, strategic & action-oriented.” Facilitators: Dr. Sally Izquierdo, BCBA-D, NYS LBA, LP Jean Kelly, Instructional Technologist, CETLL Elena Sigman, Director of Learning & Development, QC Innovation and Student Success Team ----------------------------------------------------------------- CETLL website<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/> Need help? Join the Drop-in Hours. Click CETLL Virtual Drop-in Hours<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/cetll-its-drop-in-hours/> for the schedule and Zoom link.