2025 NevadaPhD

Learn about foundational principles, practices and applications of Universal Design for Learning.

Let’s be real—Nevada has supported lots of incredible learning for teachers. This session will dive into Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and how it can actually make your job easier while helping all students thrive. We'll focus on connecting past PD with the accessible skills and focuses found in UDL.

Accessibility can sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! UDOIT (pronounced “You Do It”) by Cidi Labs makes it easy to check your Canvas course for accessibility issues and fix them fast—no coding, no stress.
In this friendly, hands-on session, we’ll walk you through how to:

• Use UDOIT to scan your course for common accessibility issues
  
• Understand why accessibility matters (and how it helps all students)
  
• Quickly fix things like missing alt text, heading structure, and color contrast
  
• Create a more inclusive, user-friendly learning environment
  

If you’ve ever wondered whether your Canvas course works well for everyone—this is your chance to find out and make it even better. No tech jargon, just practical tips you can use right away!

Want to create Canvas courses that look great and work for every learner? Learn to build accessible, visually engaging pages that support Universal Design for Learning (UDL) without needing to be a tech expert or designer using the  DesignPlus tool.
In this hands-on, teacher-friendly session, I’ll show you how to:

• Use DesignPlus to create clean, organized, and consistent layouts
  
• Add visual elements like banners and buttons to guide all types of learners
  
• Build accessible pages that support screen readers, keyboard navigation, and more
  
• Apply UDL principles to support student choice, engagement, and clarity
  

Whether you're just getting started or looking to polish your course, this session will help you design Canvas content that’s inclusive, engaging, and easy for students to navigate—because good design isn’t just about looks, it’s about learning for everyone.