Universal Design

Syn­chro­nous online learning, eClass

39 hours of instruction

In synchronous online courses, students move through the course material at the same pace as their peers. These courses also provide learners with pre-scheduled online lectures that have the instructor and students interacting at the same time. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. for­mat details

Your Instructor

Lara PinchbeckID: lara-pinchbeck

Lara Pinchbeck is an industry expert who guides interior design processes to create social and physical environments that include, rather than exclude, people—particularly those with disabilities. With over 20 years of experience working with marginalized people, Lara excels in her approach to understanding the lived experience of a diversity of users through a multi-method research program that includes published evidence, recorded observations, and personal accounts. Through her doctoral research, Lara works with industry leaders, avant-garde thinkers, collaborators and those moved to make our society as inclusive as possible. She believes that everyone deserves a maximum quality of life achievable by removing barriers that inhibit functionality, comfort, and joy.

Class info

• This is a syn­chro­nous course. Stu­dents will require a com­put­er with both audio input and out­put (such as a micro­phone-equipped headset). 
• 39 course hours in total
• Cost assistance: may be eli­gi­ble for the Cana­da-Alber­ta Job Grant, the Canada Training Benefit, and the Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan.
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• Please be advised that some of our courses fill quickly, early registration is encouraged to secure your spot. See our refunds, withdrawals & transfers policies for detailed information.