Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

What is UDL?

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a set of principles for curriculum development that

gives all students equal opportunities to learn.

-from the National Center On Universal Design for Learning

3 Principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Provide Multiple Means of Representation

Provide Multiple Means of Action and Expression

Provide Multiple Means of Engagement

Principle 1-Provide Multiple Means of

Representation

Provide Options for Perception

Use Auditory

Representation

s

Use Visual Representations

Use TactileRepresentations

Representations should be

adjustable for learner

Provide options for language, math expressions and symbols

Preteach

Make Connections

Use Simpler Words

Clarify

TranslateUse Multiple

Media

Highlight

Digital Text

Visuals

Provide Options for

Comprehension

Scaffold

Activate Prior

Knowledge

Advance Organizers

UseOutlines

Multiple Media

Use Analogies & Metaphors

Make cross-

curricular connection

s

Chunk

Informatio

n

Mnemoni

c

Strategie

s

Principle 2-Provide Multiple Means of

Action and Expression

Provide Options for Physical Action

Provide

alternatives for

physically

interacting

Provide alternatives for physically responding

Joystick Alternative

Keyboards

Touch Screens

Custom Overlay

for screens

and keyboard

s

Provide Options for Expression and Communication

Multiple

Media

PhysicalManipulatives

Social Media Web

Tools

Interactive

Web Tools

Calculators

Differentiat

ed Models

Differentiat

ed Feedback

Principle 3-Provide Multiple Means of

Engagement

Provide Options for Executive Functions

Provide

Checklists, &

Guides

Provide Models & Examples

Think-Alouds

Long-Term Goals

Short-Term Goals

Provide Options for Recruiting Interest

Learners

Participate in

Creating

Activities

Learners make own academic and behavior goals

Create

Supportive

Classroom

Environment

Incorporate Class Discussions

Provide Options for Sustaining Effort and

PersistenceGive Feedback

Create ExpectationsSupport Peer Interactions

Cooperative

LearningEmphasize

Effort

Differentiate

Activities

Provide Options for Self-Regulation

Encourage Self-

Reflection

Use Activities that Support Feedback

Use

Differentiated

Models

Encourage Personal Goals

Technology and UDLThe growing implementation of technology in the classroom has given students more support, assistance, and understanding in the classroom.Examples:Signed StoriesRead With Me eBooksOnline Thinking ToolsWebAIM: Motor Disabilities, Assistive

TechnologiesBook BuilderSkype

UDL and BarkleyStudents at Barkley Elementary can

greatly benefit from UDL.

Webspiration-Helps all students organize their thoughts through graphic organizers.

UDL and BarkleyStudents at Barkley Elementary can

greatly benefit from UDL.

Voki-Customized avatar will read aloud to ESL students and struggling readers.

UDL and BarkleyStudents at Barkley Elementary can

greatly benefit from UDL.

Starfall-This website contains activities that assist students in improving their decoding skills.

UDL and BarkleyStudents at Barkley Elementary can

greatly benefit from UDL.

CAST’s UDL Editions-Digital media can challenge and enrich all learners.

Brain Research and Learning DifferencesBrain research helps educators understand how learners differ. It also helps us recognize our students’ strengths and weaknesses.Recognition Network

Helps students recognize voices, faces, letters, words, and patterns

Strategic NetworkHelps students to process their actions and plans

Affective NetworkHelps students to recognize emotion and express

emotion

Brain Research and EducationAs educators, we should meet the need of every student.Teaching a different lesson to each student may not feasible, but addressing all networks of the brain during one lesson is realistic.Recognition-Provide multiple ways to

present key conceptsStrategic-Provide multiple ways for

students to express themselvesAffective-Provide multiple means of

engagement

Brain Research and TechnologyWith technology, educators have many means of support to meet their students’ needs by

addressing each of the 3 networks of the brain.

Brain Research, Technology and Barkley…Oh My!!

CAST UDL Lesson Builder-Teachers at Barkley Elementary can create lessons with flexible goals, methods, materials, and assessments that support learning for all students.http://lessonbuilder.cast.org/

Brain Research, Technology and Barkley…Oh My!!

UDL Solutions Finder-Supports teachers at Barkley Elementary to meet students’ needs with activities that address each brain network.http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/udlsolutionsfinder.cfm

Brain Research, Technology and Barkley…Oh My!!

UDL Class Profile Maker-Helps teachers at Barkley Elementary create a profile for each student using the 3 brain networks, and UDL teaching.http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/classprofile.cfm

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Danielle Smith

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