UDL Training and Events

Current Events & Workshops

CTL offers a range of professional learning opportunities for staff relating to Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning. See below details of upcoming events in November. 

1.  UDL Community of Practice - practice sharing 
Thursday November 7th 12.45pm - 1.45pm; Graduate Attributes Hub, Millstream Courtyard 

The UDL@ UL Community of Practice is an informal space for staff to share ideas and practices relating to the application of inclusive education and UDL/Universal Design with colleagues across the University. At our November event, colleagues who have completed the Universal Design for Learning and the Universal Design Beyond the Classroom digital badges will share their experiences of applying UDL/UD in practice through three short presentations (10-15 minutes) 12.45pm – 1.45pm, with plenty of time for questions and discussion. Perspectives from both teaching and non-teaching staff will shared at this event. Continue the conversation over tea/coffee until 2pm if your schedule allows.
Registration link 

2. Introduction to UDL 
Have you heard colleagues talking about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) but still not sure what exactly UDL is about? This 45-minute workshop explores the concept of Universal Design for Learning and discusses how the student experience can be enhanced by applying the principles of UDL in teaching, learning and assessment. Participants will also be introduced to practical ideas for applying the principles of UDL in practice.

• Monday November 11th 11am - 11.45am Registration form Into to UDL 11/11/24 

3. UDL drop-in clinics 
The UDL drop-in clinic is designed for staff who have some understanding of UDL and now have specific questions relating to applying UDL in practice. Simply drop in online at any point during the session to explore your query.

• Wednesday November 13th; 11am - 12pm. No need to register 

  Join the meeting now; Meeting ID: 391 056 568 543; Passcode: MWw7WB

4. Digital badge in Universal Design for Learning/Universal Design - beyond the classroom The UD/UDL digital badges are awarded by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning. Each course is a 25-hour time commitment covering the following learning activities:

1. Independent online learning

2. Peer Group meetings and discussion

3. Online/face-to-face workshops

4. Undertaking a small redesign of your practice based on your learning in the course 

While undertaking the course, you will be supported locally by your Peer Group Facilitators who are colleagues at UL who have completed the badge and the additional facilitator training badge. 

The next opportunity to participate in the badges is the local UL facilitated rollout scheduled for February 2025. Information sessions on the badge are scheduled for:

• Wednesday November 27^th 1pm - 1.30pm (Face-to-face) in  the Graduate Attributes Hub, Millstream Courtyard. Registration link

• Wednesday January 15^th 11am - 11.30am (online). No need to register.  Join the meeting now. Meeting ID: 324 377 259 930. Passcode: bQySXz

• Tuesday January 21st 12pm - 12.30pm (online). No need to register. Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 339 969 209 . 068. Passcode: ihz59Q

5. Bespoke training and consultation 
Do you need some support at local level within your school to address discipline specific inclusive practice challenges? Please email  Suzanne Stone (suzanne.stone@ul.ie) to arrange an initial consultation.