Universal Design for Learning featured on CSU-TV Channel 11
August 13, 2007
"Best Practices through Universal Design for Learning" presents an exciting approach to improving the academic performance and retention of college students.
Hosted by Patrick Burns, CSU's Vice President for Information and Instructional Technology, the video features interviews with award-winning professors Rich Feller (School of Education) and Erica Suchman (Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology), along with a cross-section of students.
The program is also available on DVD, which contains both a descriptive audio track and closed captioning. Run time: 13 minutes.
"Best Practices" will air three times in August:
- Monday, August 13, 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, August 15, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, August 18, 7 p.m.
Tune in to learn more about Universal Design for Learning!
About Universal Design for Learning
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a set of teaching practices designed to reach an increasingly diverse student population. It features proven techniques for engaging students in the classroom, and state-of-the-art techniques for designing accessible electronic course materials. UDL seeks to benefit all learners, including students with diverse learning styles, those who speak English as a second language, and students with disabilities.
About the ACCESS Project
For more information about Universal Design for Learning and how to implement it, visit the ACCESS Project website: http://accessproject.colostate.edu/
About CSU-TV
CSU-TV is a non-commercial station carried on Comcast Cable Channel 11 in Fort Collins, Colorado, and CSU Campus Channel 11. Programming reaches 33,000 households in the Fort Collins area. In addition to its educational role, CSU-TV Channel 11 serves as a community-based resource.
For more information about CSU-TV Channel 11, visit http://www.csutv.colostate.edu.
Contact: Ron Bend
Email: Ron.Bend@colostate.edu
Phone Number: (970) 491-2912
