3. What is UDL?
UDL is the idea of developing one’s curriculum so that
all students have equal opportunities to learn
regardless of their backgrounds, disabilities or
learning styles.
http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/whatisudl
4.
5. Created From??
This idea was developed from the concept of stairs
leading into a building. Not everyone can use the
stairs, some will use a ramp, some will use an
elevator, the need for choice is there.
6. “UDL provides a blueprint for creating instructional
goals, methods, materials, and assessments that work for
everyone--not a single, one-size-fits-all solution but rather
flexible approaches that can be customized and adjusted for
individual needs.” (www.udlcenter.org)
7. Education needs to be tailored to the learner to
make sure learning happens across the spectrum
8. What Does Research Say?
Research says that all people bring to learning a different
set of skills and experiences that shape who we are.
Learning is based upon the what, how and why of
learning.
9. Supporting Research
The use of stimulation in learning causes brain
activity that aids in information processing. The use
of technology, manipulatives, learning varieties
affects all aspects of the brain and an overall learning
experience.
http://www.cast.org/research/udl/index.html
10. It’s All A Matter of Principle
Principle I: Provide Multiple Means of Representation
(The “what” of learning)
Principle II: Provide Multiple Means of Action and
Expression
(The “how” of learning)
Principle III: Provide Multiple Means of Engagement
(The “why” of learning)
11. Principle I: Provide Multiple Means of Representation
(The “what” of learning)
How we gather facts and
categorize what we
see, hear and read.
Identifying
letters, words, or an
author’s style are
recognition tasks.
12. To Support Diverse Recognition Networks:
Provide multiple examples
Highlight critical features
Provide multiple media and
formats
Support background context
http://www.k8accesscenter.org/training_resources/RTIandUDL.asp
14. Principle II: Provide Multiple Means of Action and Expression
(The “how” of learning)
Planning and
performing tasks.
How we organize
and express our
ideas. Writing an
essay or solving a
math problem are
strategic tasks.
15. To Support Diverse Strategic Networks
Provide flexible models of skilled performance
Provide opportunities to practice with supports
Provide ongoing, relevant feedback
Offer flexible opportunities for demonstrating skill
http://www.k8accesscenter.org/training_resources/RTIandUDL.asp
17. Principle III: Provide Multiple Means of Engagement
(The “why” of learning)
How learners get engaged and stay motivated.
How they are challenged, excited, or
interested. These are affective dimensions.
18. To Support Affective Networks
Offer choices of content and tools
Offer adjustable levels of challenge
Offer choices of rewards
Offer choices of learning context
http://www.k8accesscenter.org/training_resources/RTIandUDL.asp
20. Central Role of Technology in UDL
The role of technology is to give both teachers and
students different ways of learning, presenting
materials and learning information regardless of the
curriculum subject.
http://www.udlcenter.org/sites/udlcenter.org/files/notech_final2.pdf
21. The 21st Century classroom gives us the opportunity to
teach students how to be productive members of a
world of technology. It is our obligation to educate
them to utilize the technology to make achievement
possible.
22. Technology Can……
Improve the learning process
Provide students with more choices and opportunities
Options, options, options
Provides flexibility
Enhance the language,
culture, and academic
diversity, closing the gap
for the differences in a
classroom. Giving students
an equal playing field with
their studies.
23. What Does The Technology Look Like?
Integrating the
Internet, world-wide
classroom, and the latest in
developments
24. What Does This Look Like For TMS?
Students are more motivated to learn
Students can become self-directed learners
Students can take ownership into their learning
Better comprehension of curriculum
25. UDL Resources and Tools
CAST UDL Lesson Builder
http://lessonbuilding.cast.org
This is a site that will help educators create lessons and
promote learning for all general education studies for students
CAST UDL Book Builder
http://bookbuilder.cast.org
This is a site that will help educators create digital books to
support reading and literacy instruction
UDL Editions
http://udleditions.cast.org
This is a site that will give educators technology to support all
learners
27. References
The Access Center: Improving Outcomes for All Students
http://www.k8accesscenter.org/training_resources/RTIandUDL.asp
Center for Applied Special Technology. (2009) http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/whatisudl
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009) Brain research and universal design for
learning. Reaching and engaging all learners through technology. Baltimore: Author.
Rose, D., & Meyer, A. (2002). Teaching every student in the digital age: Universal design
for learning. Retrieved from http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/ideas/tes/
