Equity by Design: Harnessing AI to Support Differentiation and UDL

(3 minutes) Welcome & Framing Content: Presenter introductions + session overview Essential question: “How can AI expand access rather than widen gaps?” Engagement: Poll or show of hands: “Have you used AI for accessibility or differentiation yet?” (7 minutes) Foundations: AI + UDL = Better Access Content: Brief intro to UDL principles Connect how AI can support each UDL pillar: representation, action/expression, engagement Equity lens: Addressing bias and variability in AI outputs Engagement: Think-pair-share: “Where do your learners experience access barriers?” (10 minutes) Strategy Showcase: AI for Access & Inclusion Content: Share high-impact strategies and examples (e.g. simplifying text, multilingual support, personalized scaffolds, executive functioning tools) We will emphasize intentionality over novelty. It's about design, not just tools Engagement: Participants review a sample AI output and discuss: “What would make this more accessible?” (7 minutes) Build Your AI for Access Plan Content: Presenters guide attendees through a quick planning template: Instructional goal Learner variability AI tool/strategy Equity considerations Engagement: Individual or partner work time (3 minutes) Wrap-Up + Resource Share Content: Share access to curated accessibility-first AI tools and planning templates Key reminder: Expand, not restrict Engagement: Exit ticket: “One thing I’ll try to make learning more accessible with AI is…”

AI & Accessibility (Cornell University): https://teaching.cornell.edu/generative-artificial-intelligence/ai-accessibility Four AI Tools Make Learning Accessible (TCEA): https://blog.tcea.org/accessible-ai-tools/ Practical Tools to Help You Implement Universal Design for Learning and Inclusive Practices (Katie Novak): https://www.novakeducation.com/resources AI Background Information for Teachers (Albemarle County Public Schools): https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EfT371Otud-FTBeARDvVvBfaPkkM0zNmLx1Lf2BG8Ko/edit?usp=sharing Empowering Learning Through Inclusivity (ASCD + ISTE Expert Webinar): https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11R5Yd1KcOFaUX7PePT5dzYJx3aR-oAuGbZVarFdJhkU/edit?slide=id.g2cdb3fa64bf_0_0#slide=id.g2cdb3fa64bf_0_0 Design Principles for Educators: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF2Ir9BRZU/9v11rCdwzltSsO7IOtgXrQ/edit

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