Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Sunum, 2026
This presentation introduces an inclusive online course design practice developed at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands and discusses its possible implications for teachers in Turkey. Grounded in the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, the presentation focuses on how online tools can support differentiated instruction and foster more inclusive learning environments for students with diverse needs, backgrounds, learning preferences, and learning paces. UDL promotes a proactive approach to inclusion by reducing barriers to learning through flexible design rather than reactive adaptation and support three pillars of learning which are ‘recognition, affect and strategy’ within an individualized and inclusive environment. In online education, this is facilitated through multimodal materials, synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities, and digital tools that support multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression. Within this framework, inclusive teaching is strengthened by offering learners varied ways to access content, participate in learning, and demonstrate understanding. As an example of this approach, the presentation highlights the INclics project developed by the Innovation Lab at NHL Stenden University. This online tool supports teachers in analyzing instructional needs and designing lesson plans through a range of differentiated options, thereby making inclusive course planning more systematic and manageable. The case illustrates how online environments can move beyond reactive fixed instruction toward a more flexible and a systematic, bottom-up design. By presenting this example, the session aims to open discussion on how similar practices may inform teaching in the Turkish context. The presentation concludes with reflections on the opportunities and challenges of adapting UDL-informed online design practices for teachers seeking to create more inclusive learning environments in Turkey.
Keywords: Inclusive Education, Online Learning, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), English Language Teaching (ELT)