6. The current brain research tells us important information about the three networks. According
to CAST “Processing is distributed laterally across many brain regions operating in parallel,” so
that simultaneous processing of information may occur(2011). Further, CAST states
“Processing is distributed hierarchically, enabling simultaneous processing of sensory
information entering low in the hierarchy” (2011). What this tells us is that brains process
many pieces information at the same time, from a lateral perspective and also in a hierarchal
order. If we revisit the three principle networks, the areas the networks utilize are different
but there is overlap.
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9. CAST has many tools available to help you implement UDL as soon as your next lesson plan.
Please see http://www.cast.org/learningtools/index.html . Some of my favorite include:
1. CAST UDL Lesson Builder at http://www.cast.org/learningtools/lesson_builder/index.html
“Provides educators with models and tools to create and adapt lessons that increase access
and participation in the general education curriculum for all students.”
For the teacher who is new to UDL, this tool will help walk them through the process of
designing lessons that provide students with multiple representations, offer multiple means of
expression, and multiple means of engagement. This will help teachers and ultimately students
at our school by supporting teachers in their effort to transform their instructional practices.
2. CAST Strategy Tour at http://www.cast.org/learningtools/strategy_tutor/index.html For teachers
and students
“A free online tool to support students and teachers doing reading and research on the
Internet, ages 10 and up. Strategy Tutor helps students read, research, collect and
understand information better and more efficiently. For teachers, Strategy Tutor provides a
way to easily create web-based lessons embedded with research-based, highly effective
learning strategy and vocabulary supports.”
If you have been unsure of how to teach your students about conducting research on the internet
then the Strategy Tour would be perfect. The addon installs right on to the Fire Fox internet browser
for students and teachers to access as help is needed. Teaching this skill has been problematic
because teachers themselves do not have the skill themselves.
3. Teaching Every Student (TES) Website http://www.cast.org/pd/tes/index.html
“TES offers model lessons, interactive activities, tutorials, curriculum resources, and other
tools. It also includes a full-text digital edition of the book, Teaching Every Student in the
Digital Age: Universal Design for Learning , by David H. Rose and Anne Meyer (ASCD,
2002).”
This website will help guide teachers new to UDL practices by introducing them to tutorials,
resources, and model lessons. At Sovereign Avenue School, this tool will be a practical guide to
helping teachers to incorporate UDL strategies into their daily lessons.
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10. References:
CAST (2011) Universal Design for Learning Guidelines version 2.0. Wakefield, MA: Author.
Janowski, Karen. (2007). EdTech Solutions - Teaching Every Student: Free Technology Toolkit
for UDL in All Classrooms - Spread the Word! Retrieved November 27, 2011, from
http://teachingeverystudent.blogspot.com/2007/06/free-technology-toolkit-for-udl-in-
all.html
Hall, T., Strangman, N., & Meyer, A. (2011). Differentiated Instruction with UDL | National
Center on Accessible Instructional Materials. Retrieved November 28, 2011, from
http://aim.cast.org/learn/historyarchive/backgroundpapers/differentiated_instruction_udl
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