Beyond Boundaries: OER and Universal Design for Learning (25SP-ZTCUDL-3)

Description

This course explores how using Open Educational Resources (OER) can help us continuously improve our teaching materials with an eye toward supporting all learners. We will focus on evaluating OER through the important perspectives of accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). By using these lenses, we can ensure that our content remains relevant, engaging, inclusive, and effective for ALL students.

Outcomes

• Identify key characteristics and benefits of Open Educational Resources (OER)
• Analyze example OER to identify strengths and opportunities for adaptation
• Identify key characteristics of accessibility practices
• Analyze example OER to identify accessibility practices
• Identify key principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Analyze example OER to identify UDL practices 
• Develop a plan for adopting, adapting, or creating OER that incorporate UDL principles

Details

• Fulfills: This introductory course is designed for those developing ZTC pathway programs at California community colleges.
• Duration: 4 weeks
• Time Commitment: Approximately 36 hours
• Pre-requisite: None
• Level of Difficulty: Beginning

Optional Graduate-Level University Credit

Participants in this course can seek optional graduate-level university credits through Fresno Pacific University. A separate fee due to FPU will apply. To learn more, visit the FPU @ONE Online Courses page.