Integrating Universal Design Content into University Curriculum
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This document discusses integrating universal design content into university curriculum. It provides examples of courses that have incorporated universal design principles, such as a human-computer interaction class that teaches web accessibility and a digital media course on universal design. Strategies are suggested for promoting universal design in course content, such as sharing resources and replicating successful models at other campuses. Resources for teaching universal design are also presented, including textbooks, websites, and a conference for discussing universal design in curriculum.
![Campus & Faculty Conceptions of
Universal Design
“[F]ew postsecondary administrators, faculty, and staff
are even marginally acquainted with Universal Design or
Universal Instructional Design” (Higbee & Goff, eds.
2008)
Faculty at CU – may not have the definitive definition or
understanding of UD
Confusion on the distinction of “UD content”.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/ud-in-curriculum-csun2014-140321121351-phpapp02/85/Integrating-Universal-Design-Content-into-University-Curriculum-7-320.jpg)
![UD Defined – variations on a theme
…[T]he practice of designing products or
environments that can be effectively and
efficiently used by people with a wide range of
abilities operating in a wide range of situations
(Vanderheiden, 1997, p. 2014).
A framework for the design of buildings,
products and information technology to be
useable by the widest range of users.
(Valerie Fletcher, The Institute for Human
Centered Design)](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/ud-in-curriculum-csun2014-140321121351-phpapp02/85/Integrating-Universal-Design-Content-into-University-Curriculum-13-320.jpg)
Integrating Universal Design Content into University Curriculum
- 1. Integrating Universal Design Content in University Curriculum Howard Kramer University of Colorado-Boulder hkramer@colorado.edu, 303-492-8672 AHEAD hkramer@ahead.org CSUN 2014
- 2. Presentation posted at slideshare http://slideshare.net/hkramer99/ UD-in-Curriculum-CSUN 2014.pptx
- 3. Introduction Conference: Accessing Higher Ground: Accessible Media, Web & Technology Class: Universal Design for Digital Media - 14 week class Grant Project: Promoting the Integration of Universal Design in University Curriculum (UDUC) Howard Kramer University of Colorado-Boulder hkramer@colorado.edu, 303-492-8672
- 4. Today’s Objective(s) Acquire a sampling of examples of UD in curriculum that you may replicate or build upon Provide you with ideas and strategies for promoting UD curriculum at your own institutions Inspire you to become involved with this project by using our resources or sharing your resources with us
- 5. NEA 2-year Grant Promoting the Integration of Universal Design Content into University Curriculum (UDUC)
- 6. Promoting the Integration of UD into University Curriculum Determining current inclusion of UD content on campus Increasing the amount of classes that address UD (content) on campus (and beyond) Determining resource needs for teaching UD Developing resources for teaching UD – syllabi, curriculum, teaching resources, etc. Developing a network of interested faculty – sharing resources
- 7. Campus & Faculty Conceptions of Universal Design “[F]ew postsecondary administrators, faculty, and staff are even marginally acquainted with Universal Design or Universal Instructional Design” (Higbee & Goff, eds. 2008) Faculty at CU – may not have the definitive definition or understanding of UD Confusion on the distinction of “UD content”.
- 8. Universal Design - Beginnings What is Universal Design? Universal design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. – Ron Mace, Architect, Product Designer, Educator
- 9. “Capitol Crawl” - U.S. Capitol - 1990
- 10. Barrier-free movement of 1950s & 60s
- 11. Devices created for “special need” Text to Speech
- 13. UD Defined – variations on a theme …[T]he practice of designing products or environments that can be effectively and efficiently used by people with a wide range of abilities operating in a wide range of situations (Vanderheiden, 1997, p. 2014). A framework for the design of buildings, products and information technology to be useable by the widest range of users. (Valerie Fletcher, The Institute for Human Centered Design)
- 14. Universal Design – Key Points Goes beyond accessibility Not a separate accommodation Goes beyond following legal requirements Provides an improved product to all users
- 15. Universal Design – Audiences Persons with disabilities Older individuals Speakers of English as a second language Literacy deficits Lower socio-economic scale (poor access to latest technology) Globalized audience
- 16. Picture from IDeA Center – the Goals of UD http://udeworld.com/dissemination/presentations.html
- 17. From the IDeA Center – The Goals of UD http://udeworld.com/dissemination/presentations.html
- 18. National Council on Disability Design for Inclusion: Creating a New Marketplace – 2004 Report on ICT Key findings A market for universally designed products and services exists. UD principles can be easily incorporated into current design practices. Designing with access in mind can significantly increase the size of targeted markets for electronic and information technology (E&IT).
- 19. 7 Principles of Universal Design
- 20. 7 Principles of Universal Design Equitable Use Flexibility in Use Simple and Intuitive Use Perceptible Information Tolerance for Error Low Physical Effort Size and Space for Approach and Use Copyright © 1997 NC State University, The Center for Universal Design.
- 21. Universal Design – What do we mean? Universal Design for the digital environment Universal Design in Education (UDE) Universal Design for Instruction (UDI) Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Universal Instructional Design (UID)
- 22. Universal Designv Universal Design for Education UDLUniversal DeUDL sign UD UDE Universal Design UDE UDE UDE Universal Design for the built environment UD Universal Design for Learnin Universal Design for Instruction Universal Design Universal Design for Instruction Universal Design for Learning UDWA Universal Design Universal Design Content in University Curriculum
- 24. Examples of UD content
- 25. Examples of UD content Survey tool adapted by Meredith Banasiak, CU-Boulder
- 26. Student Projects
- 27. Arts & Humanities Beyond the Sciences & Built Environment http://digitalwriting101.net/teaching/content/an-example- of-the-power-of-digital-storytelling/
- 28. ATLAS Alliance for Technology, Learning & Society Accessibility through WordPress (spring, 2014 – Joe Dolson) UD for Digital Media (online) UD for Digital Media (classroom)
- 29. Arts & Humanities Wayfinding – Multidisciplinary UD Project http://www.colorado.edu/news/features/students-create-new-cu-boulder-maps- %E2%80%98universal-design%E2%80%99-expand-access
- 30. Beyond the Sciences & Built Environment Designed for different audiences & needs http://www.colorado.edu/campuswayfinding
- 31. Arts & Humanities Beyond the Sciences & Built Environment
- 32. Wayfinding Beyond the Sciences & Built Environment
- 33. Wayfinding
- 34. Arts & Humanities Beyond the Sciences & Built Environment
- 35. Arts & Humanities Beyond the Sciences & Built Environment
- 36. Other Communication & Design Projects Beyond the Sciences & Built Environment Usability Study of Disability Services Website
- 37. Beyond CU-Boulder Course Profiles Human-Computer Interaction undergraduate class Class-wide public policy projects Jonathan Lazar. PhD Towson University
- 38. HCI Interaction undergraduate class Course Profiles Students learn: 1. international guidelines related to web accessibility 2. how to evaluate web sites for accessibility 3. specific details of federal and state laws related to web accessibility The students then perform a series of accessibility inspections on a group of web sites that are required under law to be accessible
- 39. HCI Interaction undergraduate class Course Profiles Watch video of Dr. Lazar’s talk at: http://uduc.org/show1videosessi on.php?vpropid=1634
- 40. Standards-Based Web Design Course Course Profiles Terrill Thompson, University of Washington www.uw.edu/accesscomputing/webd2
- 41. Other Communication & Design Projects Universal Design for Digital Media
- 42. Universal Design for Digital Media Course Outline (text version on next slide)
- 43. Web Standards our strategy for UD for the Web
- 44. User-Centered Design Tools for building awareness Demographics – of disability, of ageing of population User profiles - http://www.w3.org/WAI/intro/people-use- web/
- 45. Aspects of course particularly effective at promoting UD Emphasis on multi-faceted benefits – mobile, SEO, etc. AT User Interview Use of screen reader and other evaluation tools Opportunity for them to redesign a site of their choice
- 46. Books & Curriculum Material InterACT with Web Standards: A holistic approach to web design, Anderson, et. al. Zeldman, Jeffrey. Designing with Web Standards (3rd Edition) Chisholm & May. UD for Web Applications Norman, David A. The Design of Everyday Things (2002). Cooper, Alan; Reimann Robert M. About Face 2.0: The Essentials of Interaction Design (2003)
- 47. Books & Curriculum Material Just Ask: Integrating Accessibility Throughout Design, Shawn Henry (2007) (free online edition) A Web for Everyone: Designing Accessible User Experiences, Sarah Horton & Whitney Quesenbery (2014)
- 48. Other Developments Self-paced version of ATLAS 3518 Debut of Universal Design for Content Management Systems – focus on & WordPress (spring 2014) Planned development of a graduate certificate program Website Project Resources – uduc.org
- 49. Opportunities for Collaboration Sharing of Resources E-text book – looking for collaborators Continuation of grant – replicating model at other campuses
- 50. Strategies Strategies for promoting UD in course content on your campus
- 51. Projects/Resources at CU, AHEAD, ATHEN 3-credit class: Universal Design for Digital Media http://accessinghigherground.org/wp/udclass/ ATHEN – Access Tech. Higher Ed. Network Athenpro.org Universal Design in Curriculum Track and them at Accessing Higher Ground Conference 2014 (Nov. 17 – 21) Accessinghigherground.org Videos from AHG 2013 – http://accessinghigherground.org/
- 52. Other Curriculum Resources A List Apart - Link-Rodrigue, The Inclusion Principle, http://www.alistapart.com/articles/the-inclusion- principle/ Dev.opera.com http://dev.opera.com/articles/view/1-introduction- to-the-web-standards-cur/ Usability.gov http://usability.gov/methods/test_refine/heuristic.h tml Sitepoint.com http://articles.sitepoint.com/article/information- architecture
- 53. Other Curriculum Resources First Principles of Interaction Design” (http://www.asktog.com/basics/firstPrinciples.html ); “Personas” http://wiki.fluidproject.org/display/fluid/Personas WebAIM.org – The Legend of the Typical … http://webaim.org/presentations/2010/csun/screen readersurvey.pdf W3C Web Standards Cirruculim http://www.w3.org/community/webed/wiki/Main_P age
- 54. Other Resources Web Design Awards & Training at CU http://www.colorado.edu/ODECE/UDAC/webcomp 2012.html WAVE - WebAIM.org http://wave.webaim.org/ W3C Web Standards Curriculum http://www.w3.org/community/webed/wiki/Main_P age Physics Example page http://www.colorado.edu/ODECE/UDAC/physics%2 0page-2.htm
- 55. Accessing Higher Ground Conference Accessible Media, Web & Technology November 17 – 21, 2014 Universal Design in Curriculum Track Westin Hotel - between Boulder & Denver www.accessinghigherground.org
- 56. Online Resources from UDUC UDUC.org