Poster Presentations

Re-thinking Grading

Leia Greenslade, Griffith University

Theme: Assessment Strategies

This presentation reports on a trial of using non-graded assessment in a University post-graduate course on Disability, as a means of embedding UDL principles in assessment practice.

Re-Thinking Grading Transcript (doc)

Universal Design & Inclusion Awards - Showcasing Champions

Kelly Bramston, La Trobe University

Theme: Institution-Wide Strategies

La Trobe University are recognising and awarding university staff who are demonstrating universal design and inclusion practices by giving students an opportunity to nominate staff for a Universal Design & Inclusion Award, if they have demonstrated one or more of the following:

gone above and beyond to actively welcome students to La Trobe University and to assist them to have a positive, affirming, and successful experience
fostered an inclusive learning environment that supports the contribution and wellbeing of all
assisted students to implement academic adjustments that are over and above LAP recommendations, where appropriate
created a curriculum that includes more than one way for students to learn and show their understanding via enhanced accessibility of learning content and delivery, including multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression

Universal Design & Inclusion Awards - Showcasing Champions Transcript (doc)

UDL in Mathematics: Enhancing Access and Achievement

Muhammad H. Al Omoush and Tracey Mehigan, Dublin City University

Theme: Supporting Diverse Learners

This presentation explores UDL in mathematics education, highlighting equitable access and academic achievement for dyslexic and vision-impaired students. It showcases inclusive learning approaches and assistive technologies, creating an enriching learning environment. UDL empowers every student, fostering a seamless mathematics education experience that supports success for all.

UDL in Mathematics: Enhancing Access and Achievement Transcript (doc)

Teaching at Torrens - Using UDL for accessible education

Meng Lim, Torrens University

Theme: Supporting Diverse Learners

This presentation provides an overview of how Torrens University approaches accessible education, including a snapshot of student demographics and trends in learning needs as well as best practices and strategies used in order to ensure universal design principles are embedded into teaching activities to support accessible learning for all students.