2. Universal design is when products are made to
accommodate everyone and are made so
everyone can use them.
In teaching, universal design is used to make
lessons and activities accessible to every
type of learner.
Accommodation/differentiation
3. Content is represented in multiple ways
◦ Audio
◦ Visual
◦ Manipulative
Students can respond and answer questions in a
variety of ways that are appropriate to their
needs/learning styles.
Variety of engagement based on what the
students interests are
4. Accommodate for all learners
◦ Braille for students with a visual impairment
◦ Visual aids
◦ Recorded text
Adapt space for those with physical impairment
Use a variety of teaching methods and activities
Use the students interest to guide lesson planning
5. Have the students discuss how technology could
be adapted so everyone can use it.
Discuss the importance of using technology to
your students and why it is important that
technology be accessible to everyone.
Discuss what the students would do to adapt
technology so that all could use it.
What technology is available for those who need
additional assistance?
