This document discusses the history and principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). [1] It describes how UDL originated from Ronald Mace's concept of universal design to create accessible architectural spaces. [2] UDL aims to design instruction that meets the needs of all students by providing multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement. [3] The three principles of UDL are guided by research on the three networks in the brain that influence how we recognize, strategize, and feel about our experiences. Technology can support implementing UDL principles in various ways.
1. Susan Craig Walden University Instructor: Dr. Jacqueline Derby EDUC 6714: Reaching and Engaging All Learners Through Technology July 24, 2011 Universal Design for Learning
2. The History of Universal Design Image Credit: Smithsonian National Museum of American History Ronald Mace Visionary and Architect Founder of the Universal Design Concept
3. As an architect with a physical disability, Ronald Mace used his experience to imagine a world where… all spaces, from their inception, are created for all people, young and old, tall and short, male and female, abled and disabled. Image credit: Indie
4. He imagined a world transformed from this… Image credit: Universal Design Architecture Company
6. As a result of Mace’s vision, architectural design evolved to consider all users and their needsbeforeconstruction begins. In public places… Image credit: Low Floor – The Full Wiki Image credit: SABES
7. …in homes, or wherever new spaces are designed. Image Credits: Accessible/Universal Design Home Investigators
10. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Now imagine a classroom where all learning, from its inception, is designed for all students, before instruction begins.
11. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Educators have adapted the principles of universal design for spaces and products to create a new framework for learning. CAST, an organizational leader in the field of UDL, describes UDL as “a blueprint for creating instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments that work for everyone” (CAST: About UDL, 1999-2011).
12. The Principles of UDL Universal Design for Learning at CAST is guided by three primary principles for providing instruction: Provide multiple means of representation Provide multiple means of action and expression Provide multiple means of engagement
13. Brain Research and UDL At CAST, these principles have been guided by brain research . Each of us learns differently based on the development of our three brain networks. UDL honors these differences by recognizing the diverse learner on all levels – cultural, ethnic, linguistic, and academic. Image credit: CAST: Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age
14. The Role of Technology in UDL Fundamentally, UDL is about providing multiple means of reaching students. Technology provides countless options for doing just that – finding new ways to do old things. Image credit: Edublogs.org
15. The What of Learning The How of Learning The Why of Learning UDL in Three Parts
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17. Principle I: Provide Multiple Means of Representation
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19. Principle I Provide multiple means of representation Because students distinguish and understand information differently, it should be presented to them in multiple formats.
20. Technology Examples to Support Principle I When stating standards and goals, state them orally, post them in the class blog, and print them in a graphic organizer Allow the use of text-to-speech software such as Voki for students who would like to hear text read aloud Use Interactives 3D Geometry Shapes to provide visual comprehension of shapes in three dimensions
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23. Principle II Provide multiple means of action and expression Students have varied ways of approaching tasks, strategizing plans for their learning, and expressing what they have learned.
24. Technology Examples to Support Principle II Allow the use of Click-n-Type as an alternative for students who can control a mouse but not a standard keyboard Allow the use of VoiceThread for creating presentations that use images, documents, and videos Use Webspiration to classify ideas or create outlines for previewing or reviewing concepts
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26. Principle III: Provide Multiple Means of Engagement
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28. Principle III Provide multiple means of engagement Students vary in what attracts their attention and holds their interest. They are influenced by environment, previous experiences , and their abilities to cope and reflect.
29. Technology Examples to Support Principle III View this video (Five-Year-Olds Pilot Their Own Project-Based Learning) for inspiration about how to make your lessons relevant to your students. View this video (The Surprising Science of Motivation) to learn strategies for motivating your students View and share this video (Students Learn the Skill of Conflict Resolution) with your students to teach coping and self-regulation strategies
30. There are many excellent resources for exploring and learning how to implement UDL in your own classroom. A few to get you started: Where Do I Go From Here? CAST: Center for Applied Technology UDL Center’s Channel – You Tube Differentiated Instruction with UDL Dare to Differentiate – UDL Universal Design of Instruction CAST: Teaching Every Student
31. CAST provides excellent online tools for learning about and implementing UDL. Where Do I Go From Here? UDL Curriculum Self-Check – Learn what you’re already doing to meet the needs of all students and how to improve your instruction CAST UDL Lesson Builder – Explore models and build your own UDL lesson plans Your Three Brain Networks – Learn how your brain works
32. Reference CAST: Center for Applied Special Technology (1999-2011). Retrieved from http://www.cast.org/index.html .
