Universal Design for Learning Workshop
Mary A. Moriarty will present a workshop on
Universal Design for Learning aimed at a higher ed and k12 audience. UDL is based on the premise that alternatives to traditional instruction and assessment will serve to enhance learning for individuals from diverse backgrounds as well as for those with a range of abilities and disabilities.
Her topics include the changing nature and demographics of students in higher education, the theoretical constructs of UDL, practical andtechnological UDL applications, and component for evaluating curriculum for UDL will also be included. Ms. Moriarty
is the NSF/DOE Project Director and ADA Coordinator
at Springfield Technical Community College. The free session is 8:30 -1 at
UMass Amherst. To register or for more information, please contact Irene
Starr: istarr@umassk12.net or 413-545-0734.
PDP's will be available for k12 teachers.