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UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR
LEARNING (UDL)
Suzanne Gudjonis
Walden University
EDUC-7109
Dr. Timothy Green
January 15, 2011
UDL INSPIRATION
The idea for Universal Design Theory stems from the building and architectural world.
There was a need to make all buildings accessible to all people.
This concern for change brought about the idea of UDL
UDL IN THE REAL WORLDProviding alternatives to everyday issues
Alternative to stairs
Large print textbooks
Automatic doors
LET’S WATCH A SHORT VIDEO ABOUT UDL…
Equal Access: Universal Design of Instruction
While viewing the video think about the various aspects that are being utilized to help reach multiple styles of learning.
UDL AND THE 3 NEURAL NETWORKS
Recognition Strategic Affective
specialized to receive and analyze
information (the "what" of
learning)
specialized to plan and execute actions
(the "how" of learning)
specialized to evaluate and set
priorities (the "why" of
learning)
Present information and content in different ways
Differentiate the ways that students can express what
they know
Stimulate interest and motivation for
learning
UDL AND TECHNOLOGY
Allows students more access to information, makes getting baseline assessment easier, and helps all types of learners with multiple ways to learn the same concept
The central role of technology in UDL is
to provide varied ways of presenting content information
to students in their primary
learning style in instruction and in
the learning process.
UDL AND TECHNOLOGY Principle I: Multiple
Means of Representation: Powerpoint, Podcasts, elmo, ebooks, oral lectures
Principle II: Multiple Means of Action and Expression: wikis, blogs, or other online forums
Principle III: Multiple Means of Engagement: online collaboration and webquests
HOW CAN UDL HELP
US?
ADDADHD
GiftedIEP
OHI
SLD
EBD ELL
DIFFERENTIATION
504Speech and
Language
Economic and cultural differences
UDL AND STUDENT LEARNING
Slide courtesy of Laine Pagan, FSA Elementary
UDL AND STUDENT LEARNING Students that have more success will want to
learn more Students with a higher success rate at their
level and specific type of learning will provide a more positive learning environment. This could lead to fewer behavior issues as students will be engaged in their learning process
BRAIN RESEARCH
“UDL is consistent with what is being found in brain research, which indicates that students do not have one learning capacity but rather many multifaceted learning capabilities. Recent brain research tells us that learning is distributed across interconnected neural networks.” (Springfield Technical Community College Web Site)
WHAT ABOUT THE DIVERSITY IN OUR CLASSROOMS? “UDL turns this scenario around and
supports curriculum design that is responsive to today’s diverse classrooms.UDL improves educational outcomes for ALL students by ensuring meaningful access to the curriculum and accurate skill and knowledge assessment. In addition UDL complements existing school reform initiatives.” (Universal Design for Learning Task Force)
CENTER FOR APPLIED SPECIAL TECHNOLOGY (CAST)-ONLINE TOOLS
1. CAST UDL lesson plan archives (http://lessonbuilder.cast.org/explore.php)
This resource can help to ensure that when planning a lesson thought is given to the differences in our students and the help to ensure that they are being accounted for in the classroom
1. CAST UDL lesson plan archives (http://lessonbuilder.cast.org/explore.php)
2. CAST Ideas and Information (http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/ideas/)
This resource provides a collection of ideas and further information for educators (and parents) to review in order to keep on top of the importance of UDL for our students
CENTER FOR APPLIED SPECIAL TECHNOLOGY (CAST)-ONLINE TOOLS
1. CAST UDL lesson plan archives (http://lessonbuilder.cast.org/explore.php )
2. CAST Ideas and Information (http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/ideas/)
3. CAST Classroom profile (http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/classprofile.cfm)
This resource provides a method for teachers to analyze their current practices and be able to then make adjustments as needed to provide a UDL learning experience for all students
CENTER FOR APPLIED SPECIAL TECHNOLOGY (CAST)-ONLINE TOOLS
HOW CAN UDL HELP US?
UDL will help teachers plan for all learning styles
UDL will make the classroom more engaging and provide an enriched learning experience
UDL is supported via the CAST web site and has a multitude of resources for teachers
In the big picture….
UDL will help teachers, help students to becoming successful learners.
Thank You!
REFERENCES•http://www.cast.org
•http://www.stcc.edu/rde/udl.asp
•http://www.advocacyinstitute.org/UDL/Educatorfaqs.shtml
•http://www.udlcenter.org/sites/udlcenter.org/files/notech_final2.pdf
•http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/stephenstgeorges-312473-app4-video-walden-universal-design-learning-education-ppt-powerpoint/
•https://www.hillsdale.k12.oh.us/hes/teachers/depuy/technologyudl.htm
•http://www.ncld.org/images/stories/Publications/AdvocacyBriefs/ParentGuide-UDL/ParentsGuidetoUDL.pdf
•http://www.osepideasthatwork.org/udl/intro.asp
•http://www.pgcps.org/~tifa/udlandtech_text.pdf
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