Despite Universal Design for Learning (UDL, Rose & Meyer, 2002) being internationally recognized as a framework that addresses students’ inherent learner variability and reduces their barriers to learning (Basham et al., 2018), little work has addressed the inherent variability of diverse teachers. In particular, all teachers will at some point face barriers to executive functioning; notably, this is of relevance as teachers adapt to distanced learning. This UDL talk launches discussion around the important question, “How can UDL best support diverse teachers in designing instructional experiences inclusive of both teacher and student variability?”

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We recognize that quality course design is instrumental toward supporting student success. When an online learning environment is well designed, everyone achieves more, learns more, and is more equitably represented.

We recognize that many faculty do not necessarily know how to carry out accessible design. This course is intended to provide conceptual and theoretical framework and robust concrete practical strategies to guide faculty and instructional designers in building course material on Canvas according to the best practices of Universal Design for Learning to improve the accessibility and quality of learning experience for everyone.

The social-emotional needs of students are a crucial component when designing an accessible, flexible, barrier-free environment. Within the realm of social-emotional needs are the experiences of introverts and extroverts. Understanding the recognized traits, along with myths and facts, can better prepare educators as they design their lessons and environments.