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Welcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI.This is the second part of our episode titled Is AI the Perfect Companion for UDL?, where we continue the discussion with Dr. Tom Tobin looking at what we can do to get the most out of AI and how we can incorporate it into our UDL practices. More information including episode notes and links are available on the ADCET website.

Welcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI.This is the first part of our episode titled Is AI the Perfect Companion for UDL?, where we are joined by special guest Dr. Tom Tobin as we delve into the rise of AI and the potential it offers for practitioners and students in delivering more equitable and accessible education.More information including episode notes and links are available on the ADCET website.

Welcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI.In this episode, titled AI for Educators - AI Plus One (Course Revision and Planning), we're going to dive into the ability of AI and other tools in assisting educators in planning, renewing and creating course content while creating opportunities through UDL for improving accessibility and inclusion. More information including episode notes and links are available on the ADCET website.

Welcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI.In this episode, titled New Frontiers of Expression: I'm All Ears, we're going to take a look at how some of the modern AI tools can help educators and students create and use audio and speech to, providing multiple modes of engagement, expression and representation. More information including episode notes and links are available on the ADCET website.

Welcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI.In this episode, titled New Frontiers of Expression: Picture this, we're going to take a look at how some of the modern AI tools can help educators and students create and manipulate visual imagery, providing multiple modes of expression and representation. More information including episode notes and links are available on the ADCET website.

Welcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI.In this episode, titled Smart Summaries: AI and UDL Making Online Learning Inclusive, we're going to take a look at how some of the modern AI tools can help educators and students summarize, clarify, repurpose materials to make them more accessible and inclusive. More information including episode notes and links are available on the ADCET website.

Welcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI.In this episode, titled Multi-modal Miracles? - A format shifting evolution, we're going to dive into the ability of AI and other tools in creating opportunities for content to be rendered and shifted into different formats, and how this can support educators in providing inclusive learning environments through universal design for learning. More information including episode notes and links are available on the ADCET website.

Welcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI. In this episode, titled a picture is worth a thousand words, or is it?, we dive into the world of image descriptions and alternative text, commonly known as ALT text and how AI can assist in creating descriptions and how this can support educators in providing inclusive learning environments through Universal Design for Learning.More information including episode notes and links are available on the ADCET website.

Welcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI. In this series, we'll explore the exciting convergence of universal design for learning, UDL, artificial intelligence, AI, and accessibility, and examine ways in which we can utilise emerging technologies to enhance learning opportunities for educational designers, educators, and students. In our first episode we chat about who we are and what excites us about the range of inclusive learning opportunities that AI promises in supporting accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). More information including episode notes and links are available on the ADCET website.

This ADCET podcast is the audio version of our webinar: Enabling inclusive employability - designing work-integrated learning that supports students in uncovering who they are, and who they want to become.This ADCET webinar presentation by Emily Jones (PhD candidate at the University of Wollongong), provided an overview of her doctoral research project that explores utilising Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to design work-integrated learning (WIL).The study seeks to understand how the design of WIL experiences enables or inhibits higher education (HE) students’ perceptions of employability. The presentation included an overview of the research aims, the different stages of the research and the concept of utilising UDL for WIL.This webinar was aimed at work-integrated learning practitioners, curriculum designers, educators in higher education and UDL practitioners.View the webinar and associated resources.

ADCET welcomed Dr Thomas Tobin as one of the presenters for our inaugural UDL Symposium with his Workshop "How to Talk with Your Colleagues about Universal Design for Learning". This podcast is an audio version of that workshop.As instructors and support professionals, we should advocate for our colleagues around us to design their interactions with students to be as broadly accessible and inclusive as possible, in order to foster greater student agency, autonomy, and satisfaction. In the process, our collective work to support learners in addressing access barriers can shift to focus more energy on more challenging concerns.This advocacy starts with grassroots champions who can help colleagues with practical advice, as well as lobby campus leaders for funds, resources, and time toward inclusive-design efforts. This webinar shared concrete strategies for how to approach colleagues in productive ways to talk about universal design for learning (UDL) in their own work. It also explored how to talk with your campus leaders to get them to see the positive impact of UDL on campus operations (and on the budget), especially during times of disruption.You can view the full presentation recording and slides on the ADCET website.

Universal Design for Learning in Action: the what, why and how of UDL This exciting new podcast series from ADCET interviews some of the top UDL experts internationally to talk about all things Universal Design for Learning or UDL. UDL is an inclusive teaching strategy which when applied to learning design enables inclusive curriculum design, development and delivery. It embraces learner variability, designs for it and reduces barriers to learning; creating a greater sense of belonging. It is not just good design for people with disability but for all students. In this podcast ADCET Manager Darlene McLennan talks to Dr Scott Hollier CEO and co-founder of The Centre for Accessibility Australia about their recent project 'Higher Education for All' and how by making the information easily accessible, educational institutions can meet the principles of UDL. This podcast is part of a suite of activities ADCET has developed to assist tertiary education providers, educators, disability practitioners and other support staff to assist in creating more inclusive learning strategies for students. Activities and resources include this podcast, a webinar series, eLearning, and a Symposium. For more information visit Universal Design for Learning - ADCET Additional Links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.accessibility.org.au/research/

ADCET was delighted to welcome Dr Thomas Tobin as one of the keynote speakers for our inaugural UDL Symposium with his presentation, "Reach Everyone and Teach Everyone with Universal Design for Learning".Providing access to quality higher education is a priority for all of us, especially when learners are beyond the formal spaces and places of the physical campus - and especially when they are learning with us via asynchronous online courses. In this podcast version of his presentation, you’ll discover the “step zero” that makes all of our teaching efforts possible: access. When we focus our learning interactions on how our students get access to materials, each other, instructors, support services, and the community, we strengthen their sense of belonging and opportunity as learners.Through the universal design for learning (UDL) framework, you’ll learn concrete steps that you can take tomorrow that help to lower barriers, anxiety, and stress - for your students and for you, whether you are new to the framework or a seasoned practitioner. Come learn how to take some work off your plate as you engage with learners.You can view the full presentation recording and slides on the ADCET website.

Universal Design for Learning in Action: the what, why and how of UDLThis exciting new podcast series from ADCET interviews some of the top UDL experts internationally to talk about all things Universal Design for Learning or UDL. UDL is an inclusive teaching strategy which when applied to learning design enables inclusive curriculum design, development and delivery. It embraces learner variability, designs for it and reduces barriers to learning; creating a greater sense of belonging. It is not just good design for people with disability but for all students.Welcome to the second podcast in our UDL series. In this podcast Darlene McLennan talks to Lillian Nave, Senior Lecturer and Universal Design for Learning Coordinator at Appalachian State University and host of the Think UDL Podcast.  Lillian delves into the crucial concept of learner variability, emphasising that everyone is inherently different, and this diversity is a powerful force for good. From the richness of neurodiversity to the importance of cultural diversity. In the realm of post-secondary education, she highlights the evolving landscape, where barriers to entry have thankfully diminished, resulting in more diverse student populations. However, this diversity presents a challenge and an opportunity for educators. Lillian argues that it's our responsibility to nurture these diverse talents, cultivating expert learners and critical thinkers. Universal Design for Learning plays a pivotal role in achieving this goal, fostering flexibility, choice, and strength-based approaches to education. Lillian's wisdom reminds us that teaching and learning are hard work, and we have a choice: invest in designing for flexibility from the start or repeatedly address issues that could have been avoided. Ultimately, it's about making teaching more manageable and impactful.This podcast is part of a suite of activities ADCET has developed to assist tertiary education providers, educators, disability practitioners and other support staff to assist in creating more inclusive learning strategies for students. Activities and resources include this podcast, a webinar series, eLearning, and a Symposium. To listen to the ThinkUDL Podcast visit their website. For more information visit Universal Design for Learning - ADCET

The Talking Tertiary (TT) podcast series invites leading disability advocates from the community to share their expertise in supporting people with disability in tertiary education. We ask our guests to reflect on the changes they have seen in the sector and what the future of disability inclusion looks like.In this episode of the podcast, we talk with Professor Sandra Thom-Jones. Professor Sandra Thom-Jones, who also goes by the moniker 'the Autistic Professor', has worked for many years in the higher education sector providing leadership, advice and support for research engagement and impact across university research. Her most recent role was as Provost for the Australian Catholic University.   Sandra is now a Consultant who provides a range of services to support Autistic people and their families and friends, with a particular focus on autistic adults and services for workplaces, educational institutions and other organisations that want to create more inclusive and supportive environments for autistic people. In conversation with Sandra she provides tips on how everyone can provide more inclusive and support study and work environments to Autistic people drawing on not only her research and professional practice but her personal experiences as an Autistic person, and the mother of two Autistic sons. Sandra passionate and personal insights make this an important podcast for everyone to understand some of the little and big changes we can make in the sector to improve the inclusion of Autistic people!

This ADCET podcast is the audio version of our webinar: Building host organisation capacity to provide safe and equitable WIL for students with disability presented by Tanya Lawlis and Thomas Bevitt from the University of Canberra. This ADCET webinar welcomed Tanya Lawlis and Thomas Bevitt from the University of Canberra as they presented the findings from their research project.Inclusive and equitable work integrated learning (WIL) requires the collaboration between universities, host organisations and students. Host organisations, however, are not often included in the collaboration process despite being key in the delivery of WIL resulting in them experiencing many challenges to providing a WIL experience. These challenges, while documented in the literature, are possibly not that well understood with host organisations requiring additional supports to help them navigate these challenges.This webinar presented three components from the ACEN funded Equitable WIL project:The findings of the scoping review that sought to understand the challenges and enablers both host organisations and students experienced during the WIL process.The exploratory component of the Equitable WIL study where host organisations were invited to complete an online survey and participate in focus groups.Arising from the study findings, the industry informed resources were presented and discussed. View the webinar and associated resources.

This ADCET podcast is the audio version of our webinar: The headspace University Support Program presented by Martine Oglethorpe (Clinical Lead, University Support Program, headspace).This ADCET Webinar, presented by Martine Oglethorpe (Clinical Lead, University Support Program, headspace) aimed to speak to all of the ways headspace can tailor mental health supports to the unique needs of universities and their staff and students. It also built awareness of the guiding principles that inform postvention supports and help seeking pathways.headspace has received funding from the Department of Health Commonwealth, under the National Suicide Prevention Leadership Grant funding for a new piece of work that they are calling headspace University Support Program. This funding will enable headspace to deliver a support program, including education and training, critical review and capacity building of staff to build mentally healthy universities and implement postvention activities following a death by suicide.View the webinar and associated resources.

Universal Design for Learning in Action: the what, why and how of UDLThis exciting new podcast series from ADCET interviews some of the top UDL experts internationally to talk about all things Universal Design for Learning or UDL. UDL is an inclusive teaching strategy which when applied to learning design enables inclusive curriculum design, development and delivery. It embraces learner variability, designs for it and reduces barriers to learning; creating a greater sense of belonging. It is not just good design for people with disability but for all students. In this podcast ADCET Manager Darlene McLennan talks to Dara Ryder, Chief Executive Officer, AHEAD Ireland about their perspectives on UDL within Ireland.This podcast is part of a suite of activities ADCET has developed to assist tertiary education providers, educators, disability practitioners and other support staff to assist in creating more inclusive learning strategies for students. Activities and resources include this podcast, a webinar series, eLearning, and a Symposium. For more information visit Universal Design for Learning - ADCETAdditional Links mentioned in the Podcast: www.ahead.ie/udlforfetwww.ahead.ie/ARK

This ADCET podcast is the audio version of our webinar: Mental ill health in the student population and the impacts for educators presented by Brandon Taylor (Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy Manager, TAFE Queensland).ADCET was delighted to welcome back Brandon Taylor (Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy Manager, TAFE Queensland) for another hugely popular and informative presentation. In this webinar, Brandon asks four key questions to determine what has changed for adolescents in Australia over the previous two decades and what this means for tertiary educators and support services.Are more students disclosing and displaying mental health problems?  How can we support and refer students who are experiencing mental ill health?  Why and how we can maintain our boundaries?  What are some simple proactive self-care measures that protect and maintain our own well-being?Educators and support services are not immune to mental health and well-being challenges, both professional and personal.Brandon reviews the trends and data from Mission Australia Youth Surveys and reflects on key elements of the latest report from The Black Dog Institute: Turning the tide on depression. He then reflects on what this means for educators and practitioners and our personal values and purpose.Q&A was included in this webinar and can be accessed through the webinar recording. View the webinar and associated resources.

The Talking Tertiary (TT) podcast series invites leading disability advocates from the community to share their expertise in supporting people with disability in tertiary education. We ask our guests to reflect on the changes they have seen in the sector and what the future of disability inclusion looks like.In this episode of the podcast, we speak to Graeme Innes, Chancellor at Central Queensland University, about the importance of having people with disability in senior leadership roles in tertiary education. We discuss how senior leaders and education providers can better meet the needs of their students with disability, drawing from Graemes' personal experiences while he pursued his Bachelor of Law.We explore whether the experiences of students with disability in tertiary education have improved over time and what advice he would give to embarking students or current students in today's university context. Graeme shares the thing that made the most difference to his completion of tertiary education and offers one or two things tertiary providers can do to ensure success for students with disability.We delve into the adoption of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in tertiary contexts and discuss whether there is a risk that specific expertise relating to disability in tertiary education beyond UDL will be lost. We also explore whether it is time for a review and reform of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and the Disability Standards for Education (DSE) to give greater protection of the rights of people with disability.Graeme shares his thoughts on how well matched our domestic legal responses to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities are relating to education, and what we as a sector can do together to advocate for improvements. We discuss the need to help leaders understand how important it is to invest in tertiary education for people with disability and how to ensure that people with disability leaving school have meaningful access to career advice and supports post-school that focus on the value and impact of tertiary education.Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into the experiences of students with disability in tertiary education and what can be done to better support their needs. The conversation between Darlene and Graeme is engaging and informative, offering practical advice and thought-provoking ideas for educators and leaders in the tertiary education sector.