The Learning Experience

Each episode brings you inspiring conversations with educators, students, families, and inclusive education leaders who share practical tips, proven strategies, and real-world examples of how to break down barriers and create equitable learning experiences for everyone. You’ll also gain insight into the power of partnerships and collaboration in building systems with UDL that deliver accessible educational materials, innovative technologies, and inclusive teaching practices. Breezy by Qube (Royalty Free): uppbeat.io/similar/qube/breezy License: Breezy by Qube (uppbeat.io)

The Learning Experience is a education podcast hosted by CAST, with 56 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #3

  An Interview with UDL Innovative Practice Award 2026 Recipient, Paul Miller

  Aug 11, 202645 minS6

  How do institutions move Universal Design for Learning (UDL) beyond compliance and into campus culture? In this episode, Bryan Dean talks with Paul Miller about Montgomery College's UDL journey, the development of the CLEAR Framework, and what it takes to create lasting institutional change. Paul shares practical advice for higher education leaders, explores emerging opportunities and challenges for UDL, and highlights innovative practices shaping the future of learning. Whether you're a faculty member, administrator, instructional designer, or accessibility professional, this conversation offers inspiration and actionable ideas for advancing inclusion across higher education. Transcript Resources: The CLEAR Framework: Digital Accessibility

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  Episode #2

  Designing Inclusive Assessments That Work for Every Learner

  Aug 4, 202623 minS6

  What does it take to make assessments more accessible, inclusive, and fair? In this episode, CAST speaks with Carnegie Learning about their journey to embedding accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into assessment design. Together, they explore how a partnership centered on learner variability has transformed product development, strengthened access for all learners, and helped reimagine what equitable assessment can look like. Transcript Resources Carnegie Learning Upgrade Platform CarnegieLearningWeb/UpGrade on GitHub @carnegielearning on Instagram Carnegie Learning on LinkedIn @carnegie.learning on TikTok Carnegie Learning on YouTube @carnegielearn on X

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  Episode #1

  Education Talk Radio’s Conversation about UDL: Accessibility by Design with CAST's Christine Fox & Niel Albero

  Jul 28, 202640 minS6

  We're excited to share an episode that was originally published on EduTalk Radio . CAST's Christine Fox, Chief Growth & Innovation Officer, and Niel Albero, Professional Learning Specialist, spoke with host David Cicero to explore Universal Design for Learning (UDL)—a framework that encourages educators to proactively design learning environments that embrace learner variability, reduce barriers, and build student agency. Christine and Niel also share details about UDL-Con Live Online, taking place July 21–22, where educators, leaders, researchers, and innovators from around the world will come together to explore Universal Design for Learning in practice. Learn more at udlcon.cast.org . The Learning Experience and EduTalk Radio are both part of the Be Podcast Network. Learn about more great shows for educators and subscribe at bepodcastnetwork.com Transcript Resources CAST UDL Guidelines

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  Episode #10

  Du, Sie, and the “Universal”: Translating UDL Across Cultures

  Jun 9, 20261 hourS5

  <p>In this episode, Stewart Campbell and Lukas Fehling explore why translating the UDL Guidelines 3.0 is never “just language”, t’s culture, identity, and what Stewart Campbell calls a linguistic habitus.  They unpack the real-world tension between the informal “Du” and formal “Sie” in German-speaking academic contexts where “distance equals neutrality” and how UDL’s focus on intentionality (not uniformity) creates room for authenticity and multiple pathways to engagement.  The conversation then shifts to the grassroots momentum behind the emerging UDL network for German-speaking countries, the surprising weight of cross-country administrative startup work, and practical advice for anyone hoping to build a connected UDL...

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  Episode #9

  S05., Ep 9: From Awareness to Action: Advancing Accessibility for Everyone

  May 5, 202655 minS5

  <p>In recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), this episode explores why accessibility matters and how each of us can help create more inclusive learning and digital environments.  </p><p>We are joined by an accessibility expert and recent PhD graduate, Dr. Wendy Velez-Torres, who shares her journey into the field, the passion that drives her work, and how her research is helping move accessibility forward. Together, we discuss common misconceptions about accessibility, practical steps organizations can take to improve access, and how designing accessibility in mind benefits everyone.  </p><p>Transcript<br>Resources:</p>LinkedIn OER Resources

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