Universal Design For Learning

UDL

ByEvelia Benoit

Walden MSED 6714 Dr. Jaqueline Derby

What is UDL?

Designing curriculum that works for all, Universal Design for Learning is a research-based framework to enable learners gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning.

UDL promotes the use of learning strategies that allow for the design of accessibility for all learners.

What is UDL? (cont)

UDL provides students with increased access to materials and practices that support learning and reduces barriers to accommodate individual learning styles.

UDL characteristics include physical access, delivery methods, feedback, interaction, webpages, assessment and inclusiveness

Who’s Idea was this?!

Ronald Mace coined the phrase “Universal Design.” The idea was that all things in this world could be and would be made accessible and usable by all. His inspirational view was based in architecture and has had a profound impact in Education.

*Image from http://www.naspa.org/kc/dckc/resources/ud.cfm

How do see UDL in Our World?

One of the biggest ideas behind UDL is providing access to a variety of things to a the most people. A real world example could be a ramp, stairs, and an elevator. These are three items that ultimately have the same goal, but are approached in different manners. It only matters which manner is chosen by the individual to reach that goal. Other real world examples include closed captioning, graphing calculators, voice recognition software, etc.

Images from Google Image

Brain Networks Supporting UDL

Three Primary Brain NetworksThree Primary Brain Networks

Recognition Network

Recognition Network

Strategic Network

Strategic Network

Affective Network

Affective Network

The WHAT of learning

The WHAT of learning

The HOW of learningThe HOW of learning

The WHY of learningThe WHY of learning

Through Multiple Means of Representation

Through Multiple Means of Representation

Through Multiple Means of

Expression

Through Multiple Means of

Expression

Through Multiple Means of

Engagement

Through Multiple Means of

Engagement

Principle I – Multiple means of Representation

Parietal Lobe: Recognition Network of the Brain*Image from http://www.cast.org/udl/

Differentiated instruction provides learners options for acquiring information and knowledge. Some examples include: • Search engines• Graphic Organizers• Manpulatives• Science Labs• Imovie• www.unitedstreaming.com

Principle II – Multiple means of Action and Expression

Frontal Lobe: Strategic Network of the Brain*Image from http://www.cast.org/udl/

Various presentation methods allow students to demonstrate what they have learned. Examples include: • Voice recordings• PowerPoint presentations• Poetry• www.voicethread.com• www.slideshare.net

Principle III – Multiple means of Engagement

Temporal Lobe: Affective Network of the Brain*Image from http://www.cast.org/udl/

Effective tool utilization taps into learners interests, offering appropriate challenges, and increases motivation. Such as:• Compass Odyssey• Music• MultiMedia presentations• Electronic Whiteboard• Interactive games• Interactive experiments

How does technology support UDL in the classroom?

Here my second grade students practice their fraction facts using and electronic whiteboard.

They also use laptops to enhance lessons learned (Click photo to view video)

Other examples of my students using technology to add onto their knowledge in

Math.

Other Technology Tools that support UDL

Graphing calculator Remote pads E-readers Wikis Blogs Audacity Imovie YouTube

Why is UDL so important? UDL offers a chance to embrace

learning differences. Students and teachers can now use a

wider range of materials such as internet, media, online glossaries, etc.

Teaching methods become more flexible and differentiated for learners.

Learning opportunities are maximized by reducing the number of barriers.

Resources: Bray, M., Brown, A., & Green, T. (2004).

Technology and the diverse learner: A guide to classroom practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

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