IDEATE Workshop - resources for UDL in tech

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) provides a framework for anticipating student diversity and embedding flexibility into course structures, assessments, and learning activities. Our webinar in March explored how UDL principles can be translated into everyday teaching decisions within computing courses. This workshop will enable participants to share resources for UDL that they already have access to, and identify a gap within existing resources.

IDEATE — inclusion, diversity and equity in Australian technology education — is a collaboration of Australian universities and industry partners. We are committed to:

• Inclusive courses: Modify technology courses, with a focus on introductory courses, to make them more inclusive.

• Interdisciplinary: Develop and/or promote interdisciplinary programs combining technology with other fields.

• K-12 outreach: Engage with outreach programs for K-12 students and teachers to build a more diverse pipeline of students.

• Recruitment: Recruit to increase staff and student diversity.

• Belonging: Build and nurture belonging among diverse staff and students.

Diversity includes women; First Nations; LGBTIQA+; neurodivergence; culturally and linguistic diversity; disability; rural, regional & remote areas; and low socio-economic status.