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. 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
Agenda
October 7th 2020
11.30-12.00 Log in and welcome! Conference coordinator and moderator Linda Plantin Ewe
12.00-12.10 Presentation of the conference mangement group
12.10-12.30 The conference is inaugurated by Vice-chancellor Håkan Pihl, Kristianstad University
12.30-12.55 The Political debate on pedagogical inclusion in Sweden. How to organise support for learners with extra needs. State Secretary Erik Nilsson
12.55-14.00 Learning for All: The UDL Imperative. Professor Richard Jackson , Boston College & CAST organisation
14.00-14.15 Short break
14.15-15.15 Parallel sessions
Track 1 a
Host: Helena Andersson, PhD Malmö University
Chatmoderator: Linda Plantin Ewe
Inclusive Learning Through Online Education: A Global Discussion of UDL Applications, PhD Susie Gronseth & PhD Elizabeth Dalton University of Houston & University of Rodhe Island. Link to abstract you find here.
Universal Design for Learning- en verktygslåda eller självklarheter, speciallärare Annelie Mickelsson, Uppsala University. Language: Swedish. Link to abstract you find here.
Track 1 b
Host: Daniel Östlund, PhD Kristianstad University
Chatmoderator: Pia Häggblom
Undersökning av lärplattform – lärplattformens användbarhet, tillgänglighetsaspekter, IKT pedagog Mats Brenner, Ersta Sköndal Bräcke högskola. Language: Swedish. Link to abstract you find here.
Vinn - Vinn, specialpedagog Cenita Embretsén & rektor Kennet Fröjd, Ovanåkers kommun. Language: Swedish. Link to abstract you find here.
15.15-15.45 Swedish virtual fika
15.45-16.45 Parallel sessions
Track 2 a
Host: Helena Andersson, PhD Malmö University
Chatmoderator: Linda Plantin Ewe
From workshop to impact - Experiences from university teachers 2-3 years after attending workshops on UDL, Dissemination of Master’s thesis, Developer of widening participation Kristianstad University Pia Häggblom. Link to abstract you find here.
Bringing UDL to international scale Susie Gronseth, Elizabeth Dalton & PhD Radhike Khanna, University of Houston, University of Rodhe Island & Mumbai University. Link to abstract you find here.
Track 2 b
Host: Daniel Östlund, PhD Kristianstad University
Chatmoderator: Pia Häggblom
Att organisera en inkluderad skola – UDL på organisationsnivå, doktorand Johanna Lüddeckens, Malmö University. Language: Swedish. Link to abstract you find here.
Hur säkerställer vi rätten till en inkluderande utbildning för alla elever? projektledare Diana Chafik, Funktionsrätt Sverige. Language: Swedish. Link to abstract you find here.
16.45-17.00 Summary of the day and review of tomorrow's activities.
October 8th 2020
08.45-09.00 Login and good morning!
09.00-10.00 Parallel sessions
Track 3 a
Host: Daniel Östlund, PhD Kristianstad University
Chatmoderator: Linda Plantin Ewe
UDL in practise as a tool for inclusion – success factors and challenges, associate senior lecturer Anette Bagger & PhD Anna Öhman, Örebro Universitet. Link to abstract you find here.
Breaking attitudinal barriers in the fortress of academia – learning from a UDL project to engage students with academic reading, Senior Lecturer Michelle Malomo & PhD, Head of Library academic engagement Sarah Pittaway, University Worcester. Link to abstract you find here.
Track 3 b
Host: Pia Häggblom, Developer of widening participation, Kristianstad University
Chatmoderator: Sofie Hardö
Implementering av UDL på en nätbaserad högskolekurs, PhD Petra Nilsson Lindström, Högskolan Kristianstad. Language: Swedish. Link to abstract you find here.
Inkluderende kurs og opplaering i UDL, seniorrådgiver Elinor Olaussen, Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet. Link to abstract you find here.
10.00-10.30 Break
10.30-11.30 Breakout rooms, exchanging experiences and making contacts
11.30-13.00 Lunch on your own
13.00-14.00 Exploring Universal Access Through Inclusive Instructional Design: International Perspectives on UDL, PhD Elizabeth Dalton & PhD Susie Gronseth & Dr. Girma Berhanu, University of Gothenburg.
14.00-15.00 UDL in practise, session & workshop, implementation specialist Bill Wilmot, CAST organisation
15.00-15.30 Summary and conclusion
15.30-16.30 Creating a national network: Scandinavian Research on Universal Design for Learning.
Abstract
Link to admitted abstracts above next to the presenter.
Conference fee
Early bird 1 500 SEK, register at the latest 21st of August. Conference fee from 21st of August until 4th of September 2 700 SEK. Registration is closed!
The conference fee will be charged by invoice afterwards and Swedish VAT is added (25%).
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