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

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

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

12. Support students in all aspects of their learning process

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

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.

22. Edyburn, E. (2010). Would You Recognize Universal Design for Learning If You Saw It? Learning Disability Quarterly 33-43 Retrieved from the Walden University Library using the Education Research Complete database.

24. Recognition Networks “The "what" of learning How we gather facts and categorize what we see, hear, and read. Identifying letters, words, or an author's style are recognition tasks. Teachers need to: Present information and content in different ways” Click on the image for more information

25. Strategic Networks “The “how" of learning Planning and performing tasks. How we organize and express our ideas. Writing an essay or solving a math problem are strategic tasks. Teachers need to: Differentiate the ways that students can express what they know” Click on the image for more information

26. Affective Networks “The "why" of learning How learners get engaged and stay motivated. How they are challenged, excited, or interested. These are affective dimensions. Teachers need to: Stimulate interest and motivation for learning” Click on the image for more information

27. Implications on Instruction By incorporating UDL principles and methods in your classroom you will support the diverse needs of ALL students in your classroom Teachers can easily search for resources relating to certain groups of students on the CAST website http://www.cast.org/udl/index.html

28. UDL Systemic Change Planner A school could use this resource to develop a school-wide UDL curriculum 8 Key Factors: “technology infrastructure; obtaining and managing digital content resources; administrative support; teacher training and support; redefined roles for special and regular education teachers; a new curriculum planning model; parent and community involvement; and creative funding” (CAST, 2011) 3 Resources available to use: change tutorial, change tool, and change template http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/systemicchange.cfm

29. UDL Class Profile Maker This resource allows teachers to get to know the uniqueness of each of their students Teachers will learn which brain networks their students learn best through 3 Resources available: class profile maker, class profile tool, class learning profile template http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/classprofile.cfm

30. UDL Solution Finder This resource allows teachers to determine if their teaching or curriculum has barriers that are preventing students from learning One easy way to achieve this is to incorporate technology or digital media 3 Resources available: solution finder tutorial, solution finder tool, and deriving solutions template http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/udlsolutionsfinder.cfm

32. Universal Design for Learning Guidelines Image, Retrieved July 10, 2011, from http://www.cast.org/library/UDLguidelines/udl_guidelines.gif