Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach to designing instructional materials and content so that all learning styles can access learning equally. It is based on principles of universal design in architecture which aims to provide accessibility for all. UDL benefits education by providing multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement to give all students an equal opportunity to learn. The three main principles of UDL are providing multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement.

1. What is Universal Design for
Learning (UDL)?
By: Scott Schumacher

2. (UDL) Universal Design for
Learning
Is an approach to designing
course instruction, materials,
and content so that all learning
styles will learn. Universal
design provides equal access to
learning, not simply equal
access to information.

3. Architecture Influence
 Stairs
Barrier for handicapped
individuals
Made Ramps and Elevators
 Braille

4. Educations Benefits
 Provides Alternatives so all
students can learn
 Build Flexibility in teaching
 Gives Maximum opportunity to
learn

5. Three Principals of UDL
 Recognition Networks
 Strategic Networks
 Affective Networks
http://www.cast.org/udl/

6. Recognition Network
 What we hear and see
 How we process patterns
 Examples
Deaf = Sign language
Blind = Braille
Visual = Large letters

7. Strategic Network
 Plans about a topic
 Examples:
Vocabulary with pictures
Journals
KWL Charts
Double Column Notes

8. Affective Networks
 Student Interest
 Incorporate student interest into
lessons
 Examples
 Surveys -
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/N
NWPQML

9. UDL and Technology
 Recognition = Visuals for
Vocabulary
 Strategic = Stock Market
Simulation
 Affective = Real Life
Applications

10. Why UDL?
 Differentiation
 Build flexibility
 Max opportunity to learn

11. Useful Websites
 http://elixr.merlot.org/case-stories/understanding--
meeting-students-needs/universal-design-for-
learning-udl
This website focuses on Business Education but
it also has information about other subjects as
well.
http://www.uvm.edu/~cdci/universaldesign/?Page
=about-udl/examples.php&SM=about-
udl/submenu.html
This website gives examples of UDL in practice
http://www.disabilitytraining.com/wpblog/tag/udl/

12. References
http://ada.osu.edu/resources/fastfact
s/Universal-Design-FF.pdf