Published

4-8-2025

Type of Work

Presentation (Seminar, forum, etc)

Abstract

This project explores inclusive teaching strategies for neurodiverse learners in online design education, with a focus on the use of collaborative tools such as Miro. Drawing on current literature and reflective teaching practice, the work identifies common challenges faced by students with conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia in virtual learning environments. It outlines a series of design guidelines for improving accessibility, engagement, and participation.

The methodology includes a comparative analysis of student responses, interface usability, and activity structure in remote settings. Key outcomes include a practical checklist for designing neuroinclusive Miro boards and workflows, and a framework for improving remote learning in creative practice classrooms. This ongoing work contributes to broader efforts to embed Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into digital learning design and supports educators in creating more equitable online experiences.

Notes

Blazheska-Tabakovska, N., Savoska, S., Ristevski, B., Jolevski, I., & Gruevski, D. (2019). Web content accessibility for people with cognitive disabilities [Paper presentation]. Proceedings of International Conference on Applied Internet and Information Technologies. Bitola, Republic of North Macedonia. https://eprints.uklo.edu.mk/2337/1/AIIT2019_ProceedingsFinal_Web%20Content%20Accessibility%20for%20People%20with.pdf Moreno, L., Petrie, H., Martínez, P., & Alarcon, R. (2024). Designing user interfaces for content simplification aimed at people with cognitive impairments. Universal access in the information society, 23(1), 99-117. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10209-023-00986-z.pdf Raymaker, D. M., Kapp, S. K., McDonald, K. E., Weiner, M., Ashkenazy, E., & Nicolaidis, C. (2019). Development of the AASPIRE Web Accessibility Guidelines for Autistic Web Users. Autism in Adulthood, 1(2), 146–157. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6485264/ Valencia, K., Rusu, C., & Botella, F. (2021). User Experience Factors for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Applied Sciences, 11(21), 10469–10469. https://doi.org/10.3390/app112110469 World Wide Web Consortium. (2023). Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/ W3C Working Group. (2021). Making content usable for people with cognitive and learning disabilities. https://www.w3.org/TR/coga-usable/ Gilbert, R.M. (2019). Inclusive Design for a Digital World. Apress. https://oscqr.suny.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dokumen.pub_inclusive-design-for-a-digital-world-designing-with-accessibility-in-mind-1st-ed-978-1-4842-5015-0-978-1-4842-5016-7.pdf (this is not a legal copy but we could create a PDF including 10% from the book)

Citation

Del Monaco, A. (2025). Designing Online Learning with Neurodiversity in Mind [Forum presentation, SAE University College]. Creo.

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