1) The document discusses Universal Design for Learning (UDL), an educational framework based on recent brain research that provides flexibility in how students access and demonstrate knowledge. 2) UDL aims to reduce barriers in education by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action & expression. This allows students with different learning needs or preferences to access the curriculum. 3) Implementing UDL requires changes to how educators approach student learning, including recognizing individual differences and making instructional adaptations for all students rather than a select few. The goal is a flexible curriculum that meets the needs of diverse learners.

1. The Promises of Universal Design for Learning Meeting School Standards in a Digital World Macomb ISD E3T 2008

2. Our UDL Team Susan Hardin Assistive Technology Consultant Dr. Maureen Staskowski Speech-Language Consultant Carrie Wozniak Secondary ELA Consultant Mike Klein Science Consultant http://e3t.org Phil Jankowski Vice Principal Fitzgerald HS Macomb ISD E3T 2008

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10. A Whole New Mind Daniel Pink Macomb ISD E3T 2008

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20. Universal Design: Designed to meet everyone's needs. Macomb ISD E3T 2008

22. Multiple means of Engagement Process The “why” of learning Multiple means of Expression Product The “how” of learning Multiple means of Representation Content The “what” of learning Macomb ISD E3T 2008 Center for Applied Special Technologies, CAST www.cast.org Universal Design for Learning Recognition Network Strategic Network Affective Network

24. Representation Macomb ISD E3T 2008

25. Expression Macomb ISD E3T 2008

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32. Other ways to use podcasts, blogs, voicethread in instruction http://et3.org Macomb ISD E3T 2008

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