Universal Design Assessment Collaboratory : Co-creation Workshop

Welcome to our Universal Design Assessment Collaboratory, a two-day co-creation workshop to explore how we can use universal design in creating inclusive learning environments at HVL that accommodate the diverse learning needs of diverse students.

The concept of universal design for learning (UDL) provides a framework for designing learning activities, materials, and assessments that are accessible to all learners, regardless of their abilities or background knowledge. Working and experimenting together over two days, our aim is to co-design an introductory course on universal design in assessments for HVL teachers. We will examine UDL principles, strategies, and tools that we can implement to ensure fair and equitable assessments for all our students.

A light lunch on day 1 will be served in the meeting room at 12.30. Snacks and beverages will be available during the breaks on both days.

Please confirm your attendance to Mariya.Bikova@hvl.no and inform us of any food allergies.

Program

Objectives

• To introduce the concept, principles and practice of UDL internationally and Norway
• To explore it application at HVL, with the aim of developing an introductory course for HVL staff

Day 1

12.30 – 13.00 Light lunch at Fyrrommet
13.00 – 13.15 Welcome and introduction
13:15 – 14.00 Universal design for learning (UDL): Global and local perspectives

• Frederic Fovet, Assistant Professor, Thompson Rivers University, Canada and Founder of Implement UDL
• Katja Hakel, Senior Lecturer - Universitetet i Agder, Norway
• Djenana Jalovcic, Associate Professor, HVL, Norway

14:00 – 14:15 Break

14:15 – 15:00 Group Work

• How can UDL be used in learning and assessment in HVL’s programs?
• What are the potential challenges and how can we overcome them? (5 min introduction, 25 min groupwork, 15 min group reports and discussion)

15:00 – 15:15 Q&A
15:15 – 15:30 Wrap up

• What must be included in introductory training for other HVL staff?

Day 2

13:00 – 13:10 Review of Day 1 and Introduction of Day 2
13:10 – 14:00 Group work
Each group will work on designing one assessment (exam) for a course using the UDL principles: a) take home exam; b) oral exam; c) on campus written exam. Consider how AI affects UDL assessment.

14:00 – 14:15 Break
14:15 – 15:00 Group reports
15:00 – 15:15 Q&A
15:15 – 15:30 Wrap up

The UD Assessment Collaboratory project is funded by HK-dir, the 2023 competence program for universal design in higher education.

The UD Assess Collab Project is implemented by a team: Djenana Jalovcic and Mariya Bikova from Global Health and Rehabilitation; Gunhild Austrheim, Library; and Maia Vatlestad, Academic Development. This project aims to enhance our university's capacity in utilizing universal design principles in assessments. For more information about the project, contact Djenana at jadj@hvl.no.