2. WHAT IS UDL?
UDL is a framework
designed to make
learning accessible to
all students by
removing barriers and
to provide support as
well as to engage all
students. It does not
remove academic
challenges but
removes barriers to
access.
3. UDL and the Physical
Environment
Universal design is
to make the
physical
environment be as
usable as possible
by as many people
regardless of their
age, ability or
situation.
5. Multiple Means of
Representation
Itis the “what” of
learning
Print –
textbooks, newspa
pers, and web
content
Auditory – Audio
books and
software such as a
text to speech
Visual – Graphic
organizers and
multimedia text
6. Multiple Means of Expression
Itis the “how” of
learning
Students vary on
how they can
express what they
know
Communication
Language
Drawing
7. Multiple Means of
Engagement Offer choices of
content & tools &
Itis the “why” of rewards.
learning.
Adjust levels of
Motivated students
work harder and challenge.
longer. Choice of learning
They retain context (Individual,
information better. small/large groups,
discussions &
projects).
8. UDL and Technology
The Central Role of
Technology:
It allows teachers to
access a wide
variety of sources for
lessons and
activities.
It provides many
ways for educators
to present
information to the
students in the way
of meeting their
learning styles.
12. Brain Research
Each student brings an unique assortment
of strengths, weaknesses and interests to
school.
Educators must use all three networks;
recognition, strategic and affective to
help them analyze student’s individual
strengths, weaknesses and understand
their differences
13. Instruction & Learning
UDL
supports cultural, ethic, linguistic and
academic diversity in many ways.
Reduces barriers
Engages learners
Challenges students
Uses technology tools to help students be
successful in the classroom
14. Technology & Brain Research
Digitalmedia allows us to use UDL
effectively
Text is displayed in different ways (font size,
color, and size)
Offers flexibility to display content
differently.
Closed captioned for hearing impaired,
talking books and text to speech for non-
readers
15. CAST Strategy Tool
This is a free online tool to help students
and teachers with Internet research. It will
help students in our program who struggle
with reading to read, research, collect
and understand information better. For
teachers, it provides an easy way to
create web-based lessons.
http://www.cast.org/learningtools/strateg
y_tutor/index.html
16. CAST UDL Book Builder
This free online tool helps educators
develop their own digital book to support
reading instruction for students. Teachers
can create, edit, and save work.
http://www.cast.org/learningtools/book_
builder/index.html
17. CAST UDL Lesson Builder
Thisis a free tool that provides teachers
with models and tools to create and
adapt lessons which will be very useful in
our program to help meet the diverse
needs of our students.
http://www.cast.org/learningtools/lesson_
builder/index.html
