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Workshop Proposal: Universal Design For Learning, Hsiao-Yun Chu
Workshop Proposal: Universal Design For Learning, Hsiao-Yun Chu
Learn X Design Conference Series
Universal Design for Learning is a framework for accessible and inclusive teaching for people of all ability levels. It can help to make teaching and learning more accessible to people with mild to moderate learning disabilities as well as some level of physical disability by providing information and assessment in multiple formats. > The goals of the workshop will be: > Identify basic principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) > Understand how UDL can be used as a strategy for inclusive teaching > Practice applying UDL principles to existing assignments/engagements Technical Requirements & Materials: • A computer and internet bandwidth that can handle …
Challenges Of Downscaling And Upscaling In Human-Centered Design, Simon Nestler, Sven Quadflieg, Klaus Neuburg
Challenges Of Downscaling And Upscaling In Human-Centered Design, Simon Nestler, Sven Quadflieg, Klaus Neuburg
Nordes Conference Series
Design has power – to improve lives, to empower people and to break down barriers. Successful design requires (besides many other tasks) a comprehensive analysis and deep understanding of the target audience. However, current design approaches, for instance established in the field of Human Centered Design, lead to multiple biases: Design neglects a multitude of needs when it uses downscaling to make complex target groups manageable. Downscaling must therefore disproportionately consider special needs within the design process – and upscaling must be able to compensate these biases again. The approach presented in this paper delivers three benefits: Conflicts between general …