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The Teaching Table

The Teaching Table

Written by: University at Buffalo Office of Curriculum Assessment and Teaching Transformation
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The Teaching Table is a monthly podcast where we'll engage in insightful conversations about the dynamic world of teaching, learning and technology within higher education. Brought to you by the University of Buffalo Office of Curriculum, Assessment and Teaching Transformation, and made possible by the generous support of the Genteels' Excellence in Teaching Fund, this podcast aims to shed light on the pathways to educational excellence.

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Episodes
  • Beyond Compliance: Building Accessible and Inclusive Classrooms
    Feb 25 2026

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    Compliance may open the door, but culture invites students in. This episode closes the mini-series by examining how accessibility and inclusion work together and how small, consistent practices can turn compliance into belonging.

    We outline practical steps faculty can use now: open with a clear commitment to access, strengthen syllabus language, gather feedback through brief check-ins and midsemester surveys, and act on what students share. Empathy and flexibility expand access to high standards.

    If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and leave a review. Connect with us at buffalo.edu/catt or email ubcatt@buffalo.edu.

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    5 mins
  • Digital Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning
    Feb 2 2026

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    Deadlines are approaching, but accessibility is about more than compliance. We speak with Sarah Guglielmi, instructional consultant for accessible and inclusive pedagogy, about linking ADA Title II updates with Universal Design for Learning to create more effective courses.

    The episode covers UDL as a planning mindset for learner variability and offers practical fixes—clear headings, accessible slides, strong color contrast, meaningful alt text, and captions and transcripts. We also share how to pace the work by focusing on one Spring 2026 course and building small, sustainable improvements.

    These strategies meet ADA Title II requirements while helping students engage, persist, and show what they know.

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    5 mins
  • Making Digital Content Accessible for Everyone
    Jan 14 2026

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    In this episode, we share practical, approachable ways to make digital content more usable for everyone—going beyond technical checkboxes to focus on real-world accessibility. We discuss how usability connects to Universal Design for Learning, simple improvements like clear headings, white space, and strong color contrast, and why it’s important to avoid using color alone to communicate meaning. You’ll also hear tips for offering content in multiple formats, including polished captions and transcripts for audio and video, plus how built-in tools can help you catch and fix common issues.

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    6 mins
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