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Photos of faculty participating in 2025 Brightspace + Universal Design for Learning workshop.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”30px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”30px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n APPLY HERE<\/a> <\/strong>for a 2-day workshop, January 12-13, 2027 for hands-on support to incorporate <\/span>Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies into your <\/span>Brightspace course sites.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Instructors, including full-time and adjunct faculty, who will be teaching in the spring are welcome to apply. (Note that the 2027 workshop is open to faculty who did not previously <\/span>participate<\/span> in 2025 or 2026.)<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Workshop time is set aside for you to complete significant course prep in Brightspace that incorporates Universal Design for Learning and Digital Accessibility Standards.<\/span>\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We will be using Brightspace as the learning platform, so you\u2019ll have an opportunity to experience it as a learner.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dates:<\/span><\/b>\u202fTuesday and Wednesday, January 12-13, 2027<\/span><\/p>\n Time:<\/span><\/b>\u202f9:30am-3:30pm<\/span><\/p>\n Location:<\/span><\/b>\u202fIn person at Queens College, Location TBA<\/span> Bring your questions about creating an inclusive Brightspace learning environment for in-person and online classes, and design the course materials you need for the semester!\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Space is limited! Please complete the Application <\/a><\/span><\/b>by 11:59 pm on November 5, 2026.<\/span><\/b>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Who should attend?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What do faculty who participated in past workshops have to say?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”30px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=”#E71939″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This workshop will help me design clearer, more accessible Brightspace course sites and use UDL strategies to better support student engagement and learning.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=”#E71939″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I have learned so much! I will be using Brightspace much more extensively thanks to the tools I was <\/span>introduced to<\/span> here. Being in a room <\/span>of<\/span> teachers interested in improving access and equity in our classrooms was a real gift.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=”#E71939″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I\u2019m more confident in implementing UDL, addressing most <\/span>students<\/span><\/span>\u2019<\/span><\/span><\/span> needs with several ways of presenting information, engaging and assessing them.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=”#E71939″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I had no idea Brightspace was so versatile.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”30px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”-20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n See photos and more faculty feedback from the 2025 workshop faculty cohort.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stipend arrangements\/eligibility:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n CETLL will provide a $250 stipend to faculty who complete both workshop days, submit an approved final work product, and are eligible to receive this payment. <\/span>This payment will be subject to the standard taxes and deductions from your regular pay. \u202fIf you are a FT faculty member, a $250 payment will be added to your paycheck after completion of the workshop.\u202f If you are a PT faculty member, CETLL will need to hire you as an NTA (non-teaching adjunct) for ~4.5 hours to total $250. Adjunct hours (all teaching and non-teaching adjunct hours, combined) are capped at 225 hours for the Fall semester and Winter session. \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n APPLY HERE by November 5<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Questions? Contact<\/b>\u202f<\/span>CTLOnline@qc.cuny.edu<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As described by\u202f<\/span>About Universal Design for Learning<\/span><\/a>, \u201cUniversal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The \u202f<\/span>goal of UDL<\/span><\/a>\u202fis learner agency that is purposeful & reflective, resourceful & authentic, strategic & action-oriented.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nWHY + HOW: Implementing Universal Design for Learning* in Your Brightspace Course Sites<\/h1>\n
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Faculty who complete both days and submit an approved final work product will receive a stipend of $250. Please see additional information about stipend arrangements\/eligibility below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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*About Universal Design for Learning<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n