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Universal Design for Learning

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Apr 29, 2025

Optimize Student Performance with Universal Design for Learning Principles

Are there assessments or assignments in your course where student performance could be improved? Here’s where the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle to provide multiple means of action and expression comes in. 
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Mar 26, 2025

Elevate Your Content with Universal Design for Learning Principles

Ever used closed captions while watching in a noisy room? Or enjoyed a podcast transcript when you couldn't listen? These "accessibility features" actually benefit everyone. This is Universal Design for Learning — creating educational experiences that work for all students, regardless of ability or circumstance. Discover how making your content more accessible improves learning outcomes for your entire class. 
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Jun 24, 2024

A Universal Design for Learning Approach to Supporting Neurodiverse Students

More than 1,100 NC State students identified as neurodivergent during the spring 2024 semester. DELTA can help you to connect with all students by offering guidance and best practices for student success. You can learn more about how to support your students with tips on planning, prioritizing, organizing and helping students to stay focused. 
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Aug 1, 2019

Meet DELTA Faculty Fellow Melissa Ramirez

Melissa Ramirez has been working with DELTA since she arrived to teach at NC State. Now, she's one of our 2018-2019 Faculty Fellows, and she's making strides to implement universal design in online learning and ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed. 

May 14, 2019

Increasing Universal Design for Learning: Perspective from a Faculty Fellow

Teaching Assistant Professor and DELTA Faculty Fellow Melissa Ramirez shares how her early educational experiences paved the way for her teaching philosophy today. She outlines three steps to help instructors increase Universal Design for Learning in their courses.