Marni Levett
This session explores intentional design strategies to boost connection, clarity, and engagement. Participants will learn to humanize learning environments, apply inclusive design, deliver meaningful feedback, reduce cognitive load, and strengthen instructor presence. Attendees will leave with actionable, student-centered ideas suitable for online, hybrid, or face-to-face courses across academic and corporate environments.
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Dr. Bill Brantley
Discover how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) aligns with cognitive mechanics to drive behavior change. Learn a practical framework mapping UDL principles to habit formation for lasting workplace impact.
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Jacob Wood
Examine how misleading vendor claims impact learners, learn to identify red flags in new authoring tools, and master quick, practical methods for evaluating software accessibility before adopting it.
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Donna Boucher
Passing an accessibility checker is only the beginning. This session explores the difference between technical accessibility and truly inclusive design, offering practical strategies to reduce cognitive load, create clear information hierarchy, and design learning experiences that help everyone succeed.
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Vishali Narayanan
Explore the Indigenous Mi'kmaw concept of "Two-Eyed Seeing" to thoughtfully integrate diverse cultural perspectives and traditional ways of knowing into instructional design, creating more holistic and inclusive learning experiences.
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Toddi Norum
Discover how Slope Notes—a mobile coaching app built for Special Olympics ski teams—applies inclusive design to real-world performance-support tools operating under extreme physical and environmental constraints.
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