1. UDL Presentation: Sharing Ideas
and Building Resources
By Sabrina McDow

4. Central Role of Technology
Technology provides opportunities for diverse populations in
the classroom to learn the material with accommodations,
self-pacing and flexibility.
Interactive Large Print Headphones
Software

5. Potential Impact of UDL on Student
Learning
UDL provides alternatives for learning.
Teachers can treat each student fairly by
making sure that everyone has access to the
curriculum by creating an environment where
all students have a fair chance of succeeding. It
helps to reduce barriers in the curriculum.

6. Three primary principles guide UDL—and
provide structure for the Guidelines:
Click on one of the categories below for more information from the
CAST website.
• I. Provide Multiple Means of Representation
– Perception
– Language, expressions, and symbols
– Comprehension
• II. Provide Multiple Means of Action and Expression
– Physical action
– Expression and communication
– Executive function
• III. Provide Multiple Means of Engagement
– Recruiting interest
– Sustaining effort and persistence
– Self-regulation
CAST (2011). Universal Design for Learning Guidelines version 2.0. Wakefield, MA: Author.

7. Brain Research on Learning Differences
Brain research has revealed that the brain works similar to the networks of a
computer. The neurons in the cortex of the brain are linked by approximately 10
trillion connections. These connections help the brain to communicate along
pathways . Below are the three primary networks:
Recognition Strategic
Networks Networks
Affective
Networks
The following link can provide you with additional information.
http://old.cast.org/tesmm/example2_3/brain.htm

8. How does UDL support cultural, ethnic,
linguistic, and academic diversity?
Affective Networks
Engages all learners
Recognition Networks
Offers flexibility (choices)
Strategic Networks
Assessments are appropriate for all learners

9. CAST Online Tools and Resources
UDL Class Profile Maker
This tool can be used to create learning profiles for the students in your class.
Learning profiles are beneficial for getting to know your students’ learning
strengths, weaknesses, and interests.
UDL Curriculum Barriers Finder
This tool can be used to identify and analyze barriers that prohibit learners from
accessing the curriculum materials and barriers in your teaching methods.
UDL Image Collector Tool
This tool can be used to find educationally relevant images.

10. Resources
CAST (2011). Universal Design for Learning
Guidelines version 2.0. Wakefield, MA: Author.
Center for Applied Special Technology. (2010).
UDL guidelines—version 1.0.
http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidelin
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