Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Using a Token Economy to Promote Equity & Learning

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October 22, 2025

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Kelsey Keefe

Overview

A token economy or late bank system allows instructors to provide deadline flexibility to students, eliminating the need for instructors to adjudicate excuses. This type of structure flexibility enhances student learning, reduces stress, and promotes equity.

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FAQs About Videos for Online Teaching and Learning

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June 9, 2025

 by 

Kelsey Keefe

Overview

This post is a collection of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) pertaining to creating videos for online courses.

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eCampus Accessibility Checklist and Guide

Overview

This article is a practical guide to implementing the eCampus Accessibility Checklist, developed to help faculty meet UConn’s accessibility requirements and WCAG 2.1, Level AA under Title II. For each checklist item, it explains the accessibility barrier the item addresses, provides guidance on how and when to apply it, and points to relevant tools and documentation. It also describes how each item aligns with WCAG, Quality Matters, and Universal Design for Learning, connecting day-to-day implementation to the broader frameworks that shape accessible course design.

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Overview

This article is a practical guide to implementing the eCampus Accessibility Checklist, developed to help faculty meet UConn’s accessibility requirements and WCAG 2.1, Level AA under Title II. For each checklist item, it explains the accessibility barrier the item addresses, provides guidance on how and when to apply it, and points to relevant tools and documentation. It also describes how each item aligns with WCAG, Quality Matters, and Universal Design for Learning, connecting day-to-day implementation to the broader frameworks that shape accessible course design.

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