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UDL Is Not Accessibility: The Problem with UDL Inflation

Written by CEN-PICKETAL on . Posted in blog, Instructional Design, reflection, teaching online.

Why one useful pedagogical framework should not become shorthand for accessibility, inclusive teaching, and everything we value in quality online course design

Lately, I have been hearing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) invoked more and more often in conversations about accessibility. I have also seen UDL training emphasized in professional development curricula and promoted by online directors, instructional designers, and teaching and learning professionals as though it were a sufficient response to accessibility, or as though UDL expertise could substitute for accessibility knowledge and remediation skills.

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Moving into 2026 with Purpose:
3 Mindsets to Master with Your Learners

Written by CEN-SLATINAL on . Posted in blog, Instructional Design, teaching online.

Every year brings a new learning curve, and 2026 will undoubtedly have expected and surprising changes that will impact online teaching and learning. Digital literacy skills are a foundational start that can help to navigate the digital landscape, but advances in technology and resulting pedagogical shifts demand something deeper: intentional application and ethical judgment.

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