Universal Design for Learning (UDL) was created to make curriculum accessible to all students by providing multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement. UDL principles encourage offering students various ways to acquire information and knowledge, to demonstrate what they know, and to stay motivated. When combined with technology, UDL can help customize learning and support diverse learners through flexible use of tools like video, audio, interactive models and online graphic organizers.

1. UDL
Universal Design for Learning
Created by: Julie Budd
Dr. Derby EDUC 67141-1

2. Universal
Design for
Learning
Dr. Rose explained
UDL was first
developed to teach
architects better ways
to design their
buildings so ALL
people would be able
to enter their
buildings.

3. Once the concept was
understood…
•Ramps and elevators now replace stairs so that all people can enter buildings and
visit every floor.
•Blind people can now read remotes in Braille and hear sound signals at crosswalks.
•Closed caption T.V. helps people read so they can enjoy T.V.

4. The Three Principles of
UDL:
1. Provide Multiple and Flexible
Means of Representation
2. Provide Multiple and Flexible
Means of Action & Expression
3. Provide Multiple and Flexible
Means of Engagement

5. Examples of Multiple Means of Representations
Perception Comprehension Language
Provide same Point out key ideas Provide options for
information through Highlight key ideas & language to be
different modalities: Relationships understood
(Using all of the 5 Activate Background Storyboards
Senses) Knowledge Comics
Music Support memory Define vocabulary
Hands-on activities Illustrate key concepts
Visual Organizers Clarify syntax and
Relating to Smells structure
Relating to Taste

6. Examples of Multiple Means of
Action and Expression
Expressive Skills Physical Action Executive
and Fluency Function
Use alternate Have students use Set long-term
ways for students signals to respond goals
to express what to what they know Use scaffolding to
Stand up / sit
they know. meet these goal.
down
Illustrations Thumbs up Model
Podcasts Tap your head Think out load
Videos Options for Pair with
Songs navigation and use stronger students
of assistive
technologies

7. Examples of Multiple Means of
Engagement
Sustain Effort Recruit Interest Self Regulation
and Persistence
Provide different Provide different Set personal goals
instruction to ways to instruct that can be
students to keep kids reached
Vary levels or interested Coping skills
challenge and Choices Self-assessment
support Reduce Reflection
distractions

8. Central Role of Technology in
UDL
Examples: Technology provides
flexibility and collaboration of
all students.
VOICE
RECOGNITION Technology helps customize
VIDEO
curriculum for all students.
GRAPHICS ANIMATION
INTERACTIVE ONLINE
MODELS GRAPHIC
ORGANIZERS
COLOR, SIZE, ELECTRONIC MOTIVATING
LAYOUT REMINDERS

9. Potential Impact of UDL
ULD =
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Increases in:
 Critical Thinking Skills
 Communicating Electronically
 Higher Order Thinking
MOVIATION
 Problem Solving Skills
UNDERSTAND
ING
 Constructing Artifacts
WORK PLACE
THINKING
READINESS
 21st Century Skills
ELECTRONIC
COMMUNICAT WRITING
ION ONLINE
 Critical Thinking Skills
SOCIAL
SCIENCE STUDIES
SCHOOL UNDERSTAND
UNDERSTAND
ENJOYMENT
Content Area Learning
ING
ING


10. BRAIN RESEARCH TELLS US:
“Individuals bring a huge 3 Networks of the Brain
variety of skills, needs, and
interests to learning. Recognition – Located in the back part of the brain. It
is the “what “of learning. Processes and figures
Neuroscience reveals that out patterns.
these differences are as varied
Strategic - Located in the front part of the brain. It is the
and unique as our DNA or “how” of learning. Process actions and plans.
fingerprints.”
Affective – Located in the lowest section of the brain. It
Retrieved from: is the “why” of learning. Emotions and evaluating
http://www.cast.org/teaching patterns.
everystudent/tools/ Resource: Laureate Education, Inc. (Producer). (2009).
Brain Research and Universal Design for Learning
[Motion picture]. Reaching and engaging all
learners through technology. Baltimore: Author. |
Different parts of the brain control different aspects
of learning.

11. How does UDL support
cultural, ethnic, linguistic, and
academic diversity?
Use a variety of technology to
support diverse learners
Designed so all students can learn
Use multimedia tools so that all
races, genders, and cultural
backgrounds can learn

12. Central Role of
UDL in Technology
Key to UDL is in the planning.
Technology + UDL principles = Learning for ALL students
Meet student needs by:
Providing different ways to show information
Provide choices in ways students demonstrate their knowledge
Engage students
Include content choices and lesson choices

13. CAST online tools and
resources:
CAST RESOURCES
Learn and personalize UDL by applying it to your students, curriculum and school.
UDL Toolkits:
http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/toolkits/tk_introduction.cfm?tk_id=61
Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age: Universal Design for Learning:
http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/ideas/tes
UDL Solutions Finder:
http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/udlsolutionsfinder.cfm
Identify and remove barriers from our teaching methods and curriculum.
UDL Curriculum Barriers Finder:
http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/curriculumbarriers.cfm
Help Individualize Instruction:
UDL Class Profile Maker: http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/classprofile.cfm
UDL Goal Setter: http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/udlgoalsetter.cfm
Curriculum Content Resources: http://udlselfcheck.cast.org/resources.php#curriculum
UDL Lesson Builder: http://lessonbuilder.cast.org/
UDL Book Builder: http://bookbuilder.cast.org/

14. Work Together to
Challenge and Engage all
Students!

15. Resources:
Center for Applied Special Technology. (2012). UDL guidelines, version 1.0.
Retrieved from http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidelines
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2010). Program thirteen. Brain
Research and Universal Design for Learning [Webcast]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Rose, D., & Meyer, A. (2002). Teaching every student in the digital age: Universal
design for learning. Retrieved
fromhttp://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/ideas/tes/
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