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Call for Abstracts

We welcome abstracts that address Universal Design for Learning (UDL) applications within Higher Education (HE) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) contexts. With the recent release of UDL guidelines 3.0, we encourage abstracts to reflect on how your presentation will link to specific considerations and support learner agency. Where possible, abstracts should highlight the impact on students’ experience and show you how your presentation will address the needs of a diverse audience.

Broad themes

Authentic assessment strategies in a digital world
Innovative UDL practices in teaching and learning
Unpacking and transitioning to UDL 3.0
Gen AI and Assistive Technology (AT) as enablers of inclusion
Students as co-designers
Institutional-wide approaches to UDL

Abstract Requirements

Ensure that your abstract addresses the following:

Targets HE or VET
Clearly addresses one or more of the themes
Clearly aligns to UDL 3.0 guidelines
Includes evidence of the impact on the student experience (where possible)
Articulates a clear, achievable goal for the session
Explains how the session will be designed to engage a diverse audience

Download the Abstract Rubric

Submission types

Presentation (25 minutes)
Presentations can be delivered in-person or on-line. The presentation format offers a focused talk and allows for 5-10 minutes of Q&A with the both the live and on-line audience. Presentations will run on Day 2 of the Symposium and will be delivered in hybrid mode.
Workshop (60 minutes)
We are asking for all workshops to be delivered in-person to maximise opportunities for audience interaction. Please plan for at least 30 minutes to include generative conversation, activities and group collaboration. We anticipate there will be limitations for the on-line audience to engage with the interactive component of the session. Workshops will run on both days of the Symposium and will be live streamed.
Gallery Presentation
A gallery presentation is a visual summary of your UDL journey and we are asking for presenters to be in-person during the designated session. The gallery presentation can take multiple formats such as a standard poster, physical artifacts, interactive tablets, or a looping video presentation (5-minute maximum with closed captions). Gallery presentation will be held in-person at the end of Day 1 of the Symposium.

Presenter Attendance

Online
In-person

Important Dates

Call for abstracts open: Mid-November 2024
Call for abstracts close: Mid-February 2025

Submission Guidelines

Submissions are welcome in either writing or as a recording.

Indicate your preference for presentation format (in person or online) plus presentation format
Presentation Title and Brief Description
Presentation Theme
Abstract (300 words or less) or a video/audio recording to be uploaded to YouTube, Vimeo or a Shared Folder, maximum 2 minutes (transcript required)
Contact Information
Additional Presenters (if applicable) and contact details
Level of UDL expertise required by the participants
Specific technical support
Accessibility adjustments

By submitting your abstract, you acknowledge the following:

Your submission will be reviewed by a selection committee for the Symposium and may, or may not be, selected for inclusion in the symposium
You may be contacted to provide additional information (if needed) by the selection committee

If your submission is successful you agree to the following:

To provide your materials/slides in an accessible format and by the required date
To allow the recording of your session and your slides/materials to be added to the ADCET website
For your images and presentations to be used for promotion pre and post the Symposium
For virtual presenters: You have access to reliable internet and video conferencing capabilities

If you have any questions regarding your abstract submissions please email admin@adcet.edu.au.

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