A presentation that provides an overview of a UDL classroom.

1. Universal Design for Learning Created by – Jennifer Brock

2. What is UDL? “Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for designing curricula that enable all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. UDL provides rich supports for learning and reduces barriers to the curriculum while maintaining high achievement standards for all.” Massachusetts Department of Education. What is Universal Design for Learning. Retrieved September 21, 2009 From http://www.cast.org/research/udl/index.html

3. Where did UDL originate? Ron Mace, an architect during the 1990’s, created the idea that products and the environment should be made so that all people have easy access and find no barriers when working in any environment. “Universal design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.” Ron Mace Examples – Wheelchair Ramp and Braille on Elevators Colorado State University. Universal Design for Learning. [Retrieved] October 2, 2010 [From] http://accessproject.colostate.edu/udl/documents/philosophy.cfm

4. Principles of UDL 1. Provide Multiple Means of Representation 2. Provide Multiple Means of Action and Expression 3. Provide Multiple Means of Engagement

5. Principle I Provide Multiple Means of Representation Prince George County Public Schools. Technoloyg-Less Classroom. [Retrieved] September 28, 2010 [From] http://www1.pgcps.org/UDL/index.aspx?id=129130

6. Principle IIProvide Multiple Means of Action and Expression Prince George County Public Schools. Technoloyg-Less Classroom. [Retrieved] September 28, 2010 [From] http://www1.pgcps.org/UDL/index.aspx?id=129130

7. Principle IIIProvide Multiple Means of Engagement Prince George County Public Schools. Technoloyg-Less Classroom. [Retrieved] September 28, 2010 [From] http://www1.pgcps.org/UDL/index.aspx?id=129130

8. How Technology Can Help Technology plays a central role in the Universal Design for Learning. Without technology, implementing UDL in the classroom would be overwhelming and frustrating. Technology can help us reach all types of learners during the same lesson. Here are some ways that technology can assist you when implementing the Universal Design for Learning in your classroom/school:

10. Improved Student Support and Moral

11. Opportunities for Academic Growth

12. Involvement of Community Members

13. Positive Learning Environment

15. How Does UDL Help Us Differentiate For All Learners?

16. *Technology Must Be Used* Purpose of technology in a UDL - to help teacher individualize teaching materials and lessons in order to make learning engaging/challenging for all students - to involve all learners in every situation - to improve brain connections between classroom lessons and real-life situations Addition Information http://www.edutopia.org/key-largo-technology-brain-research

17. Online Tools and Resources Massachusetts Department of Education. Learning Tools. Retrieved October 3, 2010 From http://www.cast.org/learningtools/index.html

18. References Massachusetts Department of Education. What is Universal Design for Learning. [Retrieved] September 21, 2009 [From] http://www.cast.org/index.html Colorado State University. Universal Design for Learning. [Retrieved] October 2, 2010 [From] http://accessproject.colostate.edu/udl/documents/philosophy.cfm The George Lucas Educational Foundation. What Works In Education. [Retrieved] October 3, 2010 [From] http://accessproject.colostate.edu/udl/documents/philosophy.cfm Prince George County Public Schools. Technoloyg-Less Classroom. [Retrieved] September 28, 2010 [From] http://www1.pgcps.org/UDL/index.aspx?id=129130