UDL conference 7-8 October 2020
Kristianstad University proudly invites to a conference on the theme Universal Design for Learning 7-8 October 2020. Due to the uncertain situation during the ongoing pandemic and taking into account the recommendations of the Swedish Public Health Authority, we have chosen to switch to a digital conference. This means that more people will have the opportunity to take part in the conference, regardless of where they are in the world. We have extended the filing period and delayed submission of abstracts until 21st of August. After switching to digital mode we have been able to lower the conference fee! Read more about this below.
Universal design for learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all students developed at CAST organisation in Boston. For more information follow this link to CAST!
When?
October 7th – October 8th 2020
How?
Digital
Who?
The conference is aimed at educational staff, school leaders and principals from preschool to upper secondary and adult education together with academic staff and researchers in higher education.
Why?
To create a forum for educational practitioners and researchers with the aim of increasing the accessibility and learning for all students.
Keynote speaker
Professor Richard Jackson, Boston College.
Professor Jackson has worked with Universal Design for Learning in corporation with the CAST organisation for many years and has a solid knowledge and experience of UDL that he will share with us during the conference.
Session
Live session by link from CAST organisation. The main focus of CAST is researching and theorising UDL, developing assistive technology and supervising schools
Preliminary agenda
October 7th 2020
11.00-12.30 Login
12.30-17.00 Keynote speaker Richard Jackson and parallel sessions during the afternoon including digital coffee break.
October 8th 2020
09.00-12.00 Login and parallel sessions including digital coffee break.
12.00-13.00 Lunch on your own
13.00-14.00 Workshop
14.00-15.00 Session from CAST
15.00-15.30 Closing ceremony and goodbye with Swedish FIKA
15.30-16.30 Formation of new network: Universal Design for Learning Scandinavian Research Network.
The conference webpage will be updated continuously.
Abstract
Deadline for submitting abstracts is August 21st. A maximum of 500 words written in Swedish or English are requested. Please specify which language (Swedish or English) you intend to use during your presentation. All submitted abstracts are to be double-blind peer reviewed. Call for abstract: udlkristianstad2020@hkr.seDon’t forget to register your participation aswell!
Conference fee
Early bird 1 500 SEK, register at the latest 21st of August. Registration to the conference takes place by filling out the form below and sending it within the registration period. Conference fee from 21st of August until 4th of September 2 700 SEK. The conference fee will be charged by invoice afterwards and Swedish VAT is added (25%).
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