Designing for the Future: Leveraging AI, UDL, and Flexible Course Design for Inclusive Learning

Explore how AI can support faculty in anticipating learner variability, designing flexible, inclusive courses, and fostering metacognition through reflective, growth-oriented rubrics. Grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), participants will discover how to use AI tools to streamline design, embed choice, and support student thinking and ownership. Practical examples and strategies will be shared for immediate application.

Elli Constantin, M.Ed., has dedicated her career to empowering students with disabilities, starting in K-12 education and advancing to higher education. She served for 13 years as a DSPS faculty member at Mission College, where she led UDL trainings and championed institutional accessibility. Now, as the Distance Education Director at Cypress College, Elli supports faculty in creating inclusive online learning environments. She also serves on the AI State Council and various regional and district AI committees. Passionate about nature, Elli enjoys camping, snorkeling, and cherishes her roles as a mom, wife, daughter, and pet parent.