Universal Design for Learning (UDL) provides flexible approaches to instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments to meet the needs of all students. The three principles of UDL are providing multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement. UDL incorporates different learning styles and allows students to learn through various forms of media and demonstrate their knowledge in different ways. Teachers can implement UDL through their instructional methods and use of technology to create inclusive classrooms focused on students' individual needs and learning styles.

1. Universal Design for Learning (UDL)By: Sara Yavorsky

2. Universal Design for Learning“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.”(http://www.cast.org/udl/index.html)

3. Visual of how UDL is incorporated in classrooms

4. 3 Principles of UDLPrinciple l: Provide Multiple Means of RepresentationPrinciple ll: Provide Multiple Means of Action and ExpressionPrinciple lll: Provide Multiple Means of Engagement http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidelines

6. Ensure all information is accessible to all learners through different learning styles (auditory, visually, kinesthetic)

7. Provide information through words and symbols

8. Teach students information in a way that they can transfer it to different situationsPrinciple l: Provide Multiple Means of Representation

9. Principle ll: Provide Multiple Means of Action and ExpressionProvide students the opportunity to learn from different forms of media (print, computer, and online resources)

10. Provide students with multiple way s to communicate and express themselves and what they have learned

11. Give students the opportunity to set goals and provide them with the support necessary for them to achieve their goalsPrinciple lll: Provide Multiple Means of Engagement Connect students interest with the curriculum in order for students to remain interested and engaged

12. Support students in all aspects of their learning process

13. Inspire students to learn for intrinsic purposes not always for extrinsic rewards Instructional MethodsClick below for examples of instructional methods that correlate with each principle of UDL http://www.udlcenter.org/implementation/examples

14. Technology in UDL Technology makes designing curriculum to meet the needs of individual students easier

15. Technology needs to be planned and implemented carefully adhering to content standards and indicators

16. Assistive and adaptive technologies can be an important aspect of UDL for specific students

17. Click below to read an article from the National Center on UDLhttp://www.udlcenter.org/resource_library/articles/udlunplugged

18. Potential Impact of UDL on my StudentsMy students learning plans will be focused on their individual needs and learning styles

19. Technology will be incorporated into their learning plans in order to assist them in mastering the state science content standards and indicatorsUDL Resources for Teachershttp://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/

20. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDvKnY0g6e4

21. Basham, J. and Gardner, J. (2010). Measuring Universal Design for Learning. Special Education Technology Practice , 15-20.Retrieved from the Walden University Library using the Education Research Complete database.