University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Digital Pedagogy and Inclusive Learning Design Specialization

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Digital Pedagogy and Inclusive Learning Design Specialization

Design Inclusive Learning for the Digital Age.

Build the skills to create engaging, accessible, and learner-centered educational experiences.

Lori Lane
Marc Thompson
Dr Mary Kalantzis

Instructors: Lori Lane

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2 months to complete
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Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply learning theories to improve teaching and learning experiences

  • Design learner-centered instruction using modern pedagogical approaches

  • Evaluate and integrate digital technologies that support effective learning

  • Create accessible learning experiences using Universal Design and WCAG principles

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Specialization - 5 course series

Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

Course 1, 9 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Human Learning
Category: School Psychology
Category: Psychological Evaluations
Category: Human Development
Category: Learning Theory
Category: Pedagogy
Category: Social Sciences
Category: Education Software and Technology
Category: Child Development
Category: Education and Training
Category: Higher Education
Category: Applied Behavior Analysis
Category: Psychology
Category: Childhood Education and Development
New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

Course 2, 15 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Higher Education
Category: Instructional Strategies
Category: Human Learning
Category: Adult Education
Category: Pedagogy
Category: Formal Learning
Category: Lifelong Learning
Category: Digital pedagogy
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Teaching
Category: Education and Training
Category: Student-Centred Learning
Category: Curriculum Development
Category: Diversity Awareness
Ubiquitous Learning and Instructional Technologies

Ubiquitous Learning and Instructional Technologies

Course 3, 14 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: AI Personalization
Category: Digital pedagogy
Category: Education Software and Technology
Category: Instructional Strategies
Category: Interactive Design
Category: Computer Science
Category: Learning Management Systems
Category: Emerging Technologies
Category: Collaborative Software
Category: Artificial Intelligence
An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design

An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design

Course 4, 15 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Category: Disabilities
Category: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Category: Pedagogy
Category: Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
Category: Education and Training
Category: Microsoft Office
Category: Instructional Design
Category: Adaptive Equipment
Category: Multimedia
Category: Diversity Awareness
Category: Developmental Disabilities
Category: Visual Impairment Education
Category: Educational Materials
Category: Labor Law

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Public History
Category: Learning Styles
Category: Adult Education
Category: Disabilities
Category: Aesthetics
Category: Intercultural Competence
Category: Cultural Responsiveness
Category: Student-Centred Learning
Category: Diversity Programs
Category: Student Engagement
Category: Differentiated Instruction
Category: Diversity Training
Category: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development
Category: Recognizing Others
Category: Education and Training
Category: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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Instructors

Lori Lane
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
1 Course23,867 learners
Marc Thompson
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
1 Course23,867 learners

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Learner reviews across Digital Pedagogy and Inclusive Learning Design

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  • 5 stars

    78.35%

  • 4 stars

    14.94%

  • 3 stars

    3.44%

  • 2 stars

    1.53%

  • 1 star

    1.72%

LS
Course: Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2022

SC
Course: New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

Reviewed on May 13, 2020

LY
Course: Ubiquitous Learning and Instructional Technologies

Reviewed on May 19, 2020