Providing access to educational experiences for all of our learners goes beyond addressing cognitive or physical challenges. The Universal Design for Learning guidelines support educators in designing learning experiences that consider the needs of all. We will explore impactful UDL guidelines and how the guidelines can be integrated into our classrooms, using technology. By strengthening and leveraging your knowledge of Google Workspace applications, you will be able to modify resources to make them more accessible for all of your students.

When virtual schooling became a reality for schools around the world, the benefits of video meeting platforms became immediately apparent. Google Meet is a popular platform used by many educators to facilitate virtual classroom experiences for students learning from home. Whether a class meets entirely online or in a hybrid in-person/online setting, Google Meet can be used to facilitate an effective learning experience. In this course, learners will explore features of Google Meet that promote student engagement and collaboration. You will learn how to plan and host virtual class sessions that make all learners feel included and valued as a part of your classroom. Using Google Meet, educators can make all students feel as involved as they would in an in-person setting.

Drawp for School is an application that is intuitive and easy for all types of learners and ages. Learn about how Drawp can support teaching meaningful content through 5 asynchronous eLearning lessons. Each lesson is designed to help bridge the gap between the implementation of the Drawp application and how to support all learner’s needs in the classroom including English Language Development skills and support for special education learners.