UDL in Action: AI & VR for Accessible Spanish
Alternative Title
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Action: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & VR for Accessible Spanish
Contributor
University of Central Florida. Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning; University of Central Florida. Division of Digital Learning; Teaching and Learning with AI Conference (2025 : Orlando, Fla.)
Location
Universal Center
Start Date
30-5-2025 9:20 AM
End Date
30-5-2025 9:35 AM
Publisher
University of Central Florida Libraries
Keywords:
Universal Design for Learning; Open Educational Resources; Multimedia learning; Accessibility in education; Student agency
Subjects
Virtual reality in higher education; Artificial intelligence--Educational applications; Language and languages--Study and teaching--Technological innovations; Universal design; Spanish language--Computer-assisted instruction
Description
This session explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in the development of a multimedia Open Educational Resource (OER) for an accelerated online Spanish course. Designed to foster accessibility and inclusivity, the project incorporates AI tools for automated feedback, personalized learning experiences, and content creation, alongside VR to simulate immersive cultural environments. Students will actively collaborate with university units, including instructional design and accessibility services, to gather diverse feedback and refine the OER. Their contributions highlight the role of student agency in shaping innovative educational resources, while ensuring that the OER aligns with diverse learning needs and high educational standards. This session will share actionable strategies for integrating AI and VR in course design, practical approaches to applying UDL principles, and lessons learned from student-faculty collaboration. Participants will leave with adaptable frameworks and strategies to incorporate AI into their own teaching practices.
Language
eng
Type
Presentation
Rights Statement
All Rights Reserved
Audience
Faculty; Students
Recommended Citation
Fernández Cifuentes, María Ángeles, "UDL in Action: AI & VR for Accessible Spanish" (2025). Teaching and Learning with AI Conference Presentations. 12.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/teachwithai/2025/friday/12
UDL in Action: AI & VR for Accessible Spanish
Universal Center
This session explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in the development of a multimedia Open Educational Resource (OER) for an accelerated online Spanish course. Designed to foster accessibility and inclusivity, the project incorporates AI tools for automated feedback, personalized learning experiences, and content creation, alongside VR to simulate immersive cultural environments. Students will actively collaborate with university units, including instructional design and accessibility services, to gather diverse feedback and refine the OER. Their contributions highlight the role of student agency in shaping innovative educational resources, while ensuring that the OER aligns with diverse learning needs and high educational standards. This session will share actionable strategies for integrating AI and VR in course design, practical approaches to applying UDL principles, and lessons learned from student-faculty collaboration. Participants will leave with adaptable frameworks and strategies to incorporate AI into their own teaching practices.