This episode is the second of four mini episodes, where Centennial College faculty that Matthews takes us through the importance of UDL, and explores each of the three principles in this episode that focuses on the principle of multiple means of engagement, through an understanding of the uniqueness of trees and our relationships with our environment that highlights the benefits we gain by creating rich, diverse educational ecosystems.

What matters to you in leadership? What are your values? What do you want to accomplish? How do you plan to do it?In the first episode of the season, Magdalena Goledzinowska will be speaking to two Centennial College student leaders, Basirat Naphew and Frincess Arbour, who will share what matters to them, what drives them, and what gives purpose to the leadership roles they’ve already taken in their lives.

In these episodes, Deb Matthews talks about the importance of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and explores each of the three principles of UDL.  Through an understanding of the uniqueness of trees and our relationships with our environments, Deb highlights the benefits we gain by creating rich, diverse educational ecosystems much in the same way our world creates rich diverse natural ecosystems.   These episodes highlight key UDL principles while offering a unique way to think about UDL with practical ideas for implementation.  As you listen to these podcasts, you will realize that Deb makes a strong connection between our complex natural world and the rich opportunities available to educators in our learning environments.

In this episode, Professor Fabio Lini talks about how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can make teaching and learning fun. His conversation with his faculty colleague, Professor Srishti Rawat, will show you how Universal Design for Learning encourages faculty to explore options other than traditional lectures and assignments to engage students. He also invites his former student, Eric Charbonneau to share his experiences and perspectives on how faculty can make teaching more engaging and meaningful for learners.

Engaging in UDL is a process. Processes need steps. In this episode, Child and Youth Care Faculty member Paola Ostinelli discusses her journey through understanding UDL, and offers a beginning step: Choosing one thing at a time and building from there. With the tools we have available, it is doable!

In this first episode, we meet with two Centennial College students, Lou and Suma, as they share their perspective on accessibility and how it empowers them to thrive. We discuss their favourite classes at Centennial, things faculty can do to make course design more accessible, and the importance of being seen and acknowledged in the virtual and physical classroom.

Getting a job can't be easy, especially if you've just gone through a year of school online and have to contend with a still ongoing pandemic when you graduate. Join Christine Dyal, Sia Papadopoulos, Anya-Kaye Parkes and Robin Song, four public relations students, discuss the importance of networking when it comes to finding a job, the shocking statistics surrounding the problem of the network gap, and their own experiences of working on Operation NetWORK It, a student-run campaign that raised awareness of and promoted resources to help mitigate the network gap.

A 25-year-old musician/frontline worker shares his experience of balancing work, life and his overall wellness while his family caught COVID-19. Health and wellness education coordinator at Centennial College, Bindia Darshan, provides advice on how to navigate his difficult situation.

A 19-year-old essential worker describes the difficulties of studying from home. Director of equitable learning, health & wellness at Centennial College, Rick Ezekiel, provides online learning tips and advice on how to stay productive.

The 22-year-old student from Monday’s episode returns. She seeks help regarding her mental health issues and how they’ve intensified as a result of COVID-19. Dr. Sarah Park shares mental health resources and advice on how to cope.