3 Virtual Workshops to Make Your Fall Courses More Inclusive

Start the fall semester with course materials that are more accessible, usable, and inclusive for all learners. This half-day virtual event from the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation is designed to help faculty take practical, manageable steps to improve the accessibility of their courses before classes begin.

Across three focused sessions, participants will learn how to:

• Evaluate course resources for accessibility

• Redesign assignments with accessibility in mind

• Design learning experiences that support students with a range of sensory, cognitive, technological, and learning needs

Whether you're updating an existing course, preparing new materials, or looking for a realistic place to begin, this day will offer concrete strategies, examples, and tools you can apply right away.

Prep Day Schedule

9:30 AM–10:15 AM ET
Before You Assign It: Checking Course Materials for Accessibility

10:30 AM–11:15 AM ET
The 10-Minute Assignment Makeover

11:30 AM-12:15 PM ET
Sense-Sational Design: A Full-Spectrum Approach to Accessible, Inclusive, and Interactive Learning

12:15 AM–12:30 PM ET
Open Q&A and Accessibility Action Planning

Faculty are invited to attend one session or participate in the full half-day event.

Register online with USM.

Sponsored by the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation and the USM Digital Accessibility Work Group.