FLO MicroCourse: Practical Application of UDL in Designing Equitable Assessments

Event Description

FLO MicroCourseThis one-week Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) MicroCourse is designed to help educators and instructional designers bridge the gap between the theory and practice of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to make learning more equitable and meaningful. Participants will draw on UDL principles to plan and develop assessments, evaluate strategies, and provide constructive feedback on each other’s work. They are also encouraged to incorporate other pedagogical theories alongside UDL. This course is best suited for those with a theoretical understanding of UDL who are ready to explore its practical application in different scenarios and contexts.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the application of UDL principles to make learning environments more equitable
  • Apply UDL principles to remove barriers from assessments
  • Evaluate the efficacy of UDL principles in removing barriers

Course Logistics

Time commitment: 8–10 hours

Format: Asynchronous  

While most of the learning will happen asynchronously, we will offer an optional synchronous session on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 9:30–10:30 a.m. PST.

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This notice is to inform you that this session will be recorded, archived, and shared with course registrants. By participating in this session, you acknowledge that your participation in this session will be recorded and the recording will be made available to other course participants.


About the Facilitator

Hajime Kataoka (he/him) is an uninvited guest from Kobe, Japan who lives on the traditional territory of Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. As a Director of Online Learning Services at the Division of Continuing Studies at the University of Victoria, he provides leadership in the advancement of the Division’s online learning strategy.