Learning and Digital Technologies for Creative Thinking and Inclusion
A Universal Design for Learning Perspective
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19483336 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Vitor Gonçalves (0000-0002-5737-296X, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança), Elza Mesquita (0000-0001-5986-0839, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança), Paula Marisa Fortunato Vaz (0000-0001-7678-6781, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança), Ilda Freire-Ribeiro (0000-0003-1033-8614, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 185 |
| Publication date | 2026-06-11 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Societies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2075-4698 • E-ISSN: 2075-4698 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/soc16060185 |
| OpenAlex | W7164337952 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 13 |
As part of the European Erasmus+ IM-PRO-IN-DE project, this article evaluates a qualification course in instructional design for digital learning, with particular attention to Universal Design for Learning (UDL), creative thinking and inclusive education. The study adopted a mixed-methods design, combining quantitative questionnaire data with qualitative open-ended responses and trainer observations. Twelve higher-education students participated in the course evaluation. The results show positive perceptions of the relevance of the training, especially regarding leadership, collaborative work, digital assessment and the pedagogical use of technologies. At the same time, several participants reported only partial gains in their understanding and application of UDL, indicating the need for more applied activities, structured case studies and sustained communities of practice. The article, therefore, contributes a project-based empirical evaluation of teacher preparation for inclusive digital learning, while acknowledging the limits of a small, single-course, self-report study
Design Thinking · Digital Learning · Instructional design · Learning design · Perception · Trainer · Universal Design for Learning · Digital literacy in education · Disability Education and Employment · Educational Leadership and Innovation
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |