Universal Design Best Practices: Recommendations for Online and Blended Learning in Higher Education with Instructure Canvas

Abstract: Higher Education learners have become diverse with a variety of learning needs and preferences in addition to those with documented disabilities. Canada, unlike the US, does not have national legislation for providing support and access for learners with disabilities. This article identifies universal design for learning principles applications and recommendations to support learners of all abilities including those with disabilities in face to face and online classes using Instructure Canvas LMS.

Keywords: Universal Design for Learning, Instructure Canvas, Instructional Design, Differentiated Instruction