Lillian Nave

Lillian Nave, coordinator at Appalachian State University, discusses her implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in a first-year seminar course. Topics covered include the importance of accessibility, global collaboration, stepping out of comfort zones to create a diverse learning environment, the ThinkUDL podcast, and the opening of a new campus at Appalachian State University.

Tom Tobin, a founding member of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring, and author on UDL, joins Lillian Nave, an educational development specialist at Appalachian State University, and Jennifer Pusateri, a senior universal design consultant at the University of Kentucky. They discuss the evolution of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines and the importance of learner agency. The trio explores the intricate layers of student identity, strategies for fostering engaging classrooms, and the role of technology in enhancing inclusivity for neurodivergent students.