University of Melbourne and SMART: leading digital inclusion

Understanding neurodiversity in learning.

Explore the research behind inclusive design—and the strategies schools can use today to better support neurodivergent learners.

Through its partnership with the University of Melbourne, SMART is turning evidence into action, helping schools build more inclusive classrooms with universal design, adaptive tools, and educator-driven innovation.

Designing for Neurodiversity

Discover how SMART and the University of Melbourne are shaping inclusive learning environments—using universal design, deep research, and purposeful technology to better support neurodivergent students across education and the workplace.

Strategies that support every learner

Explore actionable, research-backed ways to build inclusive classrooms with SMART and Lumio—developed in collaboration with the University of Melbourne and designed to amplify the teaching practices you already use.

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Inclusive education starts here

Meet the trailblazers

Matthew Harrison - University of Melbourne

Matthew Harrison

Associate professor in learning intervention faculty of education

Leading research that turns inclusive education from theory into practice.

Jess Rowlings - University of Melbourne

Jess Rowlings

CEO at Next Level Collaboration & honorary enterprise fellow at the University of Melbourne

Neurodivergent entrepreneur breaking barriers in social inclusion for students.

Bec Woolnough - SMART Technologies

Bec Woolnough

Digital pedagogical coach and area manager

Driving inclusive learning through interactive and collaborative tech that empowers every student.

Alex Cascianelli - SMART Technologies

Alex Cascianelli

Education solutions consultant

Making accessibility practical, scalable, and central to school success.

Benjamin Pisani - Hester Hornbrook Academy

Ben Pisani

Education consultant and learning designer

Designing trauma-informed education that puts student voice first.

Darcy Brown - Australian Catholic University

Darcy Brown

Educator and school leader

Embedding equity into everyday teaching, leadership, and school culture.

Meagan Parsons - Queensland Department of Education

Meagan Parsons

Prep teacher & SMART certified trainer

Making inclusive learning real at the classroom level, every single day.

Inclusion starts with action. This practical guide, developed with input from educators and researchers at the University of Melbourne, outlines concrete steps for creating classroom environments that support every learner—especially those who are neurodivergent.  From lesson design to classroom tools, the resource highlights how inclusive practices and edtech can work together to foster engagement, reduce barriers, and improve outcomes for all students. Whether you’re just getting started or deepening your inclusive teaching strategy, this guide offers research-backed ideas you can put into practice today.

Inclusive learning in practice

Inclusion starts with action. This practical guide, developed with input from educators and researchers at the University of Melbourne, outlines concrete steps for creating classroom environments that support every learner—especially those who are neurodivergent.

From lesson design to classroom tools, the resource highlights how inclusive practices and edtech can work together to foster engagement, reduce barriers, and improve outcomes for all students. Whether you’re just getting started or deepening your inclusive teaching strategy, this guide offers research-backed ideas you can put into practice today.

 

Designed for every learner, in every classroom

SMART solutions support differentiated instruction, collaboration, and accessibility—because inclusive education starts with inclusive tools.