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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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
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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July 2026

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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: Applied Behavior Analysis
Category: Psychology
Category: Human Learning
Category: Education Software and Technology
Category: Social Sciences
Category: Psychological Evaluations
Category: Child Development
Category: Education and Training
Category: Higher Education
Category: Human Development
Category: Pedagogy
Category: Learning Theory
Category: School 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: Diversity Awareness
Category: Student-Centred Learning
Category: Lifelong Learning
Category: Higher Education
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Teaching
Category: Education and Training
Category: Formal Learning
Category: Curriculum Development
Category: Pedagogy
Category: Human Learning
Category: Adult Education
Category: Instructional Strategies
Category: Digital pedagogy
Ubiquitous Learning and Instructional Technologies

Ubiquitous Learning and Instructional Technologies

Course 3, 14 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Computer Science
Category: Learning Management Systems
Category: AI Personalization
Category: Emerging Technologies
Category: Collaborative Software
Category: Instructional Strategies
Category: Interactive Design
Category: Education Software and Technology
Category: Digital pedagogy
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: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: Disabilities
Category: Adaptive Equipment
Category: Developmental Disabilities
Category: Pedagogy
Category: Microsoft Office
Category: Multimedia
Category: Diversity Awareness
Category: Visual Impairment Education
Category: Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
Category: Education and Training
Category: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Category: Instructional Design
Category: Educational Materials
Category: Labor Law

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Pedagogy
Category: Instructional Strategies
Category: Education Software and Technology
Category: Teaching
Category: Special Education
Category: Diversity Awareness
Category: Social Justice
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Socioeconomics
Category: Differentiated Instruction
Category: Higher Education
Category: Human Learning
Category: Student-Centred Learning
Category: Digital pedagogy
Category: Education and Training

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Instructors

Lori Lane
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
1 Course23,497 learners
Marc Thompson
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
1 Course23,497 learners

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